Harvest Wheat Trucking Restrictions Stir Farmers
Local Wheat Board notes limited grain handling capacity as 400000 bushels can be received at Porte. No trucking out may occur until rolling stock returns, risking a bumper crop and heightened farmers' concerns about storage and transport amid a troubled season. Governor and Forbes manager Tom Helly commented on scarce rail capacity and past bans.
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The
Wheat Board
Porte
Tom Helly
Forbes Ibs
Miny
Mive Lhd
DBAS
Perepianten
Asiether
Bepauer
Dtu
Gee Bruh
MEAT FOR BRITAIN Consignments Reach 100 Sheep
The MEAT FOR BRITAIN appeal reaches a milestone with 100 head of sheep consigned. Mr DT Herbert submitted the sixth shipment totaling 361 head with an average weight around 147 lb. Items from Parkes and Gunnedah districts appear, including hoggets and wethers, with several consignments noted in the sequence.
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Bt Waroobalgie
Mewt
Tor
Akin
WSL
Parkes
A. M
Halcombe
Wethers
Gheaib
Portes P. A
H. Acasoc
Accident Thwarted by Parkes Heroic Save Near Home
Mrs E A Oliver narrowly escaped death when an electric line snapped and electrified the roof and water tank at her home in Parkes. The current surged through the household pipes as she drew water, delivering a shock of 340 volts. Aashi Oliver sobered after losing consciousness, saved by Parkes who intervened during the perilous incident.
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Parkes
Mrr. E A. Oliver
Sheep Show and Gymkhana At Forbes
The Forbes PA and H Association hosts a Sheep Show and Gymkhana on Saturday September 6 featuring fat lamb classes, trotting and driving events, pony races, a wheelbarrow derby, and children's contests. Proceeds support the Torch Bearers for Legacy, with admission charged.
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Porbes P. Aami H. Association
Hiram
Amore
Forbes Stows
Ana Witiner
Tir
Bb RF
Woods
Era Owhote Nel Pastures Protection Board
Atitulonge
Trent
Lin Vaeloly
Clivie Dedt
Piles
Pérbes
Foros PA
H Association
Accidents Report From Forbes District Hospital
A four year old girl from Clement Forbes and a four year old boy from Orange Flow were injured in separate incidents. The girl sustained facial injuries when struck by a dog near the Forbes ambulance station and was treated on the spot before being moved to hospital. The boy and Mrs Bitter also required ambulance care for facial and other injuries. A man named White received a severe gash to the wrist at Weelong station when machine parts caused a deep wound. first aid was given and he was later treated at the district hospital.
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Doreen
Tau Eel
Onal Mora J
Shearer
Mir J White
Aheweer
Weelong Station
Forbes Ambulanes
Forbes
HM. K. Ford
Hn White
de Miniater
Coa
Kelly
Yilur
Luis Ulare
Tistore
Ariel
Hanks
Australia
Willie
Jem
Bimoe
HJ. de Johery
J.lurch
Bugowra
Obituary for Mrs Mary Lydia Higgins
Mrs Mary Lydia Higgins aged 7d longtime Porbes resident died in District Hospital yesterday. widow of Thomas Higgins who died nearly three years earlier. funeral from St John s Church of England at 11 am Saturday with further details in next issue.
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Mary Lydia Higgins
Porbes
Thomas Higgins
St. John’s Church of England
Tragic Birth Tragedy At Crombie Private Hospital
Mrs L Ashton died after a blood transfusion during the birth of her first child in Crombie private hospital yesterday afternoon. The deceased aged four was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Rath of Orange Road. The funeral will be held at 3:30 pm from St Lawrence's Catholic Church.
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Crombie
Jean Ashton
Lea Ashton
A. Rath
Orange Road
Luvers
Ageu Legisla
Ion
Boe
Healt Haa
Wiley Hias
Forbes District Hospital Annual Members Meeting Review
The annual meeting of Forbes District Hospital subscribers is held in the Town Hall. The report details yearly finances, new x ray plans, ward improvements, and staffing changes while noting limited local attendance and ongoing support from the community and press.
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Forbes District Hospital
Tak
Counc
Death from natural causes in Tyrhbourne death at brother’s residence
An inquest recorded that Mr aA Yo Deanard of Tyrhbourne died from natural causes at his brother’s home on Apt dn. The coroner noted a hypertrophied heart and long standing vascular disease as the cause of collapse, with no signs of foul play.
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Aa Yo Deanard
Tyrhbourne
Parken
Mir
Angie
Mer
Leevard Wii
Phe
Public Holiday Labor Panels Misreported in Advocate
A Tuesday Advocate report misstates that the Penni Gix Hour Day sports committee and Parkes Six Hour committee granted public holidays in the Jdemalong Aire on September 2 and Geteber respectively. The application reportedly faced cer cumeillore at the mubebie ce Aunt 0.
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Wna
Parkes
Geteber
Bulloretoy Parkes to Leave Police Service Next Month
A veteran officer plans extended leave after over 38 years in the service. The official notes he has served since a young recruit and will depart in the coming September period.
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Berg
Bulloretoy
Parkes
Vietmoor
Bedgerabong Show Date Reorganised After Rain
Bedgerabong Monwonga Agricultural Society sets the first Bedgerabong show for Saturday September 27 after postponement due to rain. Prize schedule unchanged with one addition. Entries reopen and close with secretary Thomas J. Radburn on September 28.
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Bedgerabong
Monwonga Agricultural Harean Bell
Tha
J. Radburm
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Helena Rubinstein
Bona Reubinatiin
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L. Ashton
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Cathole Church
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