Town Clerk Praised For Handling Council Facts
The town clerk Mr Reid is lauded by Ald Conridge for compiling and summarising facts aiding the council’s case to the Minister on several subjects linked to Forbes gasworks and water schemes amid a government subsidy push. Red Cross Day appeals seek public support to aid humanitarian work locally and nationally.
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Sydney
Rowards
Forbes Gasworks
Fpf
4D Reid
Conridge
Gemmell
Remfort
On Secord
Forbes Co-op Dairy Society Annual Meeting Notes Losses from Floods
At the Forbes Co-op Dairy Society annual meeting chairman A J Meagher cites losses of about £1000 in tyres and materials from floods and disrupted supplies. Despite smaller turnover, the directorate reports profit supported by staff effort and good management. Auditor W J Green notes turnover of £168,291, with reserves of £140 and four times paid-up capital, and five directors elected.
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Forbes Co-op
Dairy Society
Mragher
Baerely
Mbp
le Jn
Wwe
R HM
Bexddie
Chainan
Parkes
Cowra
Beddle
Risie
Isseais
Wee Atlowl
W. J Green
Tom
Green
Jorg
Erik Sis
Mr Threen
Mor Wan
Herbert
Creviety A
K Conable
W Dery
Bundaburra Crossing to Stay in Present State
Local council discusses Bundaburra Crossing as flood and traffic concerns persist. Engineers push for full depression survey before changing height. decision awaits Lake Porches design. proposal to apply for Federal aid funds to seal nearby roads. crossing may see minor improvements to handle wheat traffic this season.
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Bundaburra Crossing
Fin Vloneer
Mirot BK. Prendetiust
Btu
Hundaburra Croesus
Department of Public Works
Tory Platen
Pally Viaduct
Herald
Bundaburra
Gollett
Bunda~ Burr
Wo. & LO
Fishing Inspector Catches Cowra Men
Two Cowra men will appear before Cowra Court on a charge of fishing on the Lachlan River out of season. They were apprehended at Tuladay by an inspector from the Fisheries Department and local inspector Bil Byrne. Additional actions are expected at regular intervals.
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Cowre
Lachlon
Seman
Tuladay
Flaher
Bil Byrne
Forbes Lagging in Loan Subscriptions
Forbes misses its loan subscription quota for the Mth Se curity Loam amid late responses. Only 11 of 200 applicants were recorded yesterday, while Parked secured £10,700 by Friday, reflecting the valley’s prolonged flood impacts on finance.
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Wintever
Forbes Council to Elect Mayor Next Thursday
Forbes Council schedules an election next Thursday to appoint the mayor and deputy mayor for the coming year. The meeting will set the mayoral honorarium and appoint council members.
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Forbes Council
Forbes Consot
Unclear text fragment about court case and rabbit note
Fragmentary OCR text references Gundagal Court and a trial week with a rabbit related case. Names and details are garbled, limiting reliable extraction of participants or outcomes.
Six Wheel Drive Construct0r Display At Commercial Motor Show
At the London Commercial Motor Show a six wheel drive machine named Construct0r is shown. It features full articulation, a Rolle-Royce engine, a 4 ft 1 in wheelbase, and a load capacity up to 1 million tons. The rear box offers forward speeds.
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Amery
Varius Parte
Lendem
Rolle-Royce
Forbes Council Eyes Self Help for Spooner Oval Upgrade
At a Forbes Council meeting a plan to finish Spooner Oval for a refreshment room gymnasium and social hall was discussed. Funding gaps remained as National Fitness outlined £480 shortfalls, with a £100 grant promised and another £100 in the next year, leaving £200 to raise via public subscription or council loan.
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Forbes Council
Spooner Oval
Parkes
Eugowra
Local clubs urged to fund youth fitness hall project
An appeal to sporting bodies backed a plan by the National Fitness group to establish a youth welfare hall. Clubs including football, cricket, swimming, tennis, hockey and more were asked to contribute funds with a council-backed repayment guarantee to start building revenue from the hall. An immediate meeting was set to discuss a local donor offering to bridge the shortfall if clubs raise portions of the needed sum.
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Harteber
Cricket Association
Financing Councils Flood Damage Programme Discussion
Council officials in Sydney discussed applying for financing help under the flood damage programme. Difficulties in funding were explained to Mr. Chine of the LG Department and it was advised that any application be submitted to the Ministers for consideration. The meeting also decided to declare a dog bite alert near the Intermediate High School to curb traffic disruptions.
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Sydney
Gounell
Fir Gard
Bnance
Chine
Council
Pen UY
Cornell
BélLristein
Nicii
A T. Brown
Air Force Association Christmas Meeting Details
The Forbes branch of the Air Force Association holds its Christmas meeting at the home of leader George Jodhim. Members and especially wives are invited to attend a Wimenoad affair.
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Forbes
Air Force
George Jodhim
Wnemnoad
Ettened
Council Reaffirms Decision to Close Gasworks
The Municipal Council reaffirms its choice to shut the gasworks and rejects waiting for government action. A delegation met Sydney officials, including Minister for Public Works, to discuss subsidies, while a department report on the economics of the undertaking was awaited.
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Orbes
Sydney
Report on council decision and works offer confusion
The report to hand is incomplete with no clear indication of approval for Mr Mine or Mr Hinds offer. The council debates the Premier and Government stance on works and possible closure risks while preparing for action to satisfy council wishes amid limited power.
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Wallin Etary Cilia
Hirden
Ald Jones
Ulat
Special Gas Meeting on Development and Subsidy Plans
A special council meeting to review a new development since the prior discussion. A letter from Sydney prompts consideration of restoring a mayoral visit. Debate over cloaking the project and possible renewal costs of about 5000 pounds. Alderman Collett to push for a formal amendment and closure of works, with urgency to inform the department and speed a reply.
United Nations Children’s Food Appeal Gains Momentum
The United Nations appeal to aid starving children expands in Forbes with a growing school-driven effort. Local leaders including Banke of GS Ww secretary treasurer and community members pledge support as fundraising events near December 4.
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United Nations’ Children’s Food Appeal
United Nation
Forbes
Afr J Goldmain
Banke
Mitel
Forbes To Undertake House Numbering Scheme
Municipal Council discussion led by building inspector J Press on a new town wide house numbering plan. Each household would pay about 3 shillings, streets would receive prepared name plates, and the project aims to improve street distinction across Forbes. The Mayor warned of funding limits and potential subsidy needs, with a possible special meeting to finalize details.
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Forbes
Hamaes
J Press
Secupiers
Tt Wis
Council Neel
Share milking urged to boost valley dairy profits
The Forbes Co op Dairy Society urges local farmers to become suppliers and milk more cows on Lachlan land. It cites high butterfat returns, factory potential, and share milking contracts as incentives to expand production and reduce butter imports from distant regions.
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Forbes Co-op
Dairy Society
Victoria
E. V. Smith
Jerney
Wahroonga
Sydney
Forbes
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