Lachlan Rivers First Irrigation Scheme Opens at Forbes
The 1928 Wyangala Dam began Lachlan River irrigation under Premier Bavin. In Forbes last Saturday Premier Mai opened the Wylde Plains water scheme, with officials touring Jemalong and Wylde’s Plain areas and noting irrigation’s potential for drought relief and productivity.
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Lachlan River
T. R. Bavin
Wyangala
Forbes
Em. Mai
M.L.A
Ns.w
J. B. Reymond
A. Nicolas
Finn
Nicolas
Reymond
Ashburnham
Jemalong and
Wylde
Weir repair debate prompts premier review in council
A deputation from the town discusses the Forbes weir at a municipal council meeting. Alderman Gunn reports the structure is unsafe and breaking near the waterworks, urging repairs or a rebuild with unemployed labor, aiming to reference the Premier for action under the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission.
Engine mishap report and inquiries in Advocate
A Sunday incident involves Percy Pletech son of Mr and Mrs A B Pribests in Tachygerer. The notice mentions efforts to crank an engine and a week of work tied to the event. Official coverage appears in the Advocate.
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Percy Pletech
A.B. Pribests
Man injured as lorry crashes into trees
A lorry and trailer owned by Edimendsion crashed near Grewtinest on Friday, injuring Alan Hodges who suffered a broken hand and facial injuries. The driver, a Mr. Exmoor, tried to escape with his wife, but the vehicle struck trees, breaking the farm gate and causing passengers to be thrown. Hodges, seated near the door, was taken to Brentwood. Others escaping uninjured include Mr. Bamondston and Mr. Gwen Field.
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Mtr. 1 Edimendsion
Eccupanta
Alan Hodges
Mr. Exmoor
BG. Biliobt
Wan
Hodpes
Brentwood
Bamondston
Gwen Field
Weindoadt to the United States that Gaturiay might
A fragmentary note mentions Weindoadt and Gaturiay in a possible United States context. The readable text suggests a tentative possibility but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes. Further context would be needed to determine the exact subject or event referenced.
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Weindoadt
United States
Gaturiay
Printed aid to the Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd
Office notice indicates assistance or support linked to Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty Ltd at the Lachlan Street office. The text mentions the company and its Lachlan Street location, implying a procedural or administrative context within corporate affairs.
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Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty, Ltd
Lachlan Street
Official luncheon marks premier's opening of regional water project
More than 100 guests attended the official luncheon in Parkes as Premier Mile opened the Jemajong and Wylde Plains bridge and related works. Dignitaries including Mayor, Aldermen, Shire President Dr Griffith, and Bank of Australasia manager Speck joined the premier to highlight progress on water engineering and regional development.
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Jin Mayor
E Ford
Preaidong
Junaling Shire
Gounel
G Griffith
Caryon
Nr . O. Datel
Triia Tenia
Diticheed
Lever
ACC
AldLard
Pranier
Grif Hay
Meldiow
Maur
Parkes
Hoewett
Bo C Sperm
Forbes
Gr. i. HB. Hartmrt
C. A. Bioethtie Ceputy Prendie
Barre Shire
Counch
Ft . Kalma
Weet
Pow Clbeon
Ald. Douglas
Rov. Derch
Grenfell
BR. G. Speck
Bank of Australasia
Ail K Matouiler Ang A. Ios
BR. J. Wouwlward
Bugowm
G. A. Berry Rind
Ne Wood. Ae
Attra Anid
Ani Pew
Ohrmpie
Mene Sports
Sity Wey
Jemmajonng Shure
Jemajong
Wylde Plains
Mile
Iq Abe
Muir
Sydney
Australiy
Grifith
Shire
Cars Collide In Rain Aftermath At Kowal Corner
A Saturday crash on a wet Kowal corner involved HL Neville driving a Chevrolet tourer and Mr. 3. Wilhelm in a South Condobot vehicle. The collision occurred as both cars traveled in opposite directions. visibility hindered by heavy rain. A small girl suffered injuries. Laurie Ebvemae Wesley, aged unspecified, was among the passengers.
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Shen
HL Neville
Wilhem
Kowal
Laurie
Wesley
Genni
Fortes Municipal Council Eyes New Grader Purchase
Fortes Municipal Council, at its finance committee meeting on Thursday night, approved buying a new grader for £520 plus sales tax from Aroetrong and Holland. The grader, Bulksdog Terrier, was demonstrated to Ground, with Mr A Bath submitting an application for the position of driver of the raster, but this was deferred during the correspondence stage and later resolved that applications be called for.
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Fortes Municipal Counnell
Aroetrong and Holland
A. Bath
Swen
Public Works Debate Sparks District Support for Dam Plan
Prolonged talk on the Wyanyalm Dam project sees opposition voices join others praising the undertaking. Mayor and Shire President defend the heavy expenditure of about £60,000, arguing the works benefit landholders and the wider community, despite earlier deputations urging caution. Page 4 continuity noted.
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Mair
Harika
Australie
Greeks Still Advancing In War Front Reports
Report from Athens says Greek forces are advancing with prisoners captured and large quantities of material seized. British and German actions are described with air raids on southeastern England and bombings around London.
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London
Pogradeco
Athens
Premier’s Uneven Passage Delayed By Water Obstructions
A disrupted voyage narrative shows the premier sloshing through a rough channel then parting from the crowd, steering toward Albury. An advance party later crosses a car well bogged on the belt road before resuming the interrupted journey with prompt assistance.
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Jemaling
Albury
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