Forbes Saleyards Sheep Section Nears Completion
Forbes aldermen praised progress on the saleyards upgrades with over half of the £25,000 loan spent. A report from the saleyards committee noted the cattle yard extensions and new overhead walk should proceed immediately, with paving finished before winter. By last week £12,000 had been spent, with positive inspections from an Advocate representative and local figures commending Tribolet’s work on the sheep area.
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Forbes
Ald
Collett
A. Tribolet
Hugh
Marshal Sawmulind
Cea
Tribolet
Pol Perce
Treibolet
Meeting Of Sporting Bodies To-night
A meeting of sporting and youth organizations is called by the Council for tonight at the Town Hall to raise funds for Spooner Oval pavilion renovations. National Fitness had removed the pavilion earlier. The plan to relieve the temporary position will be outlined during the gathering.
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Spooner Oval
National Fitness
Forbes Silos Could Close Next Weekend If Weather Holds
Weather-driven halt at Forbes silos may end next weekend as the present run of fine conditions continues. Matineer Le Mullens stated 1,000 bushels of wheat had been received into the bin but it is unclear if more wheat will be trucked out for new receivals.
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Forbes
le Mullens
Buble Rmll
D Walkey
Anouher
Hug Niu
Ariel
E H. Hodge
Homedush Market Report From Dolgety News Service
Dolgety News Service reports a fluctuating Homedush Market with irregular pricing for cattle and wool. Traders note volatility and demand shifts affecting buyers and sellers alike.
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Dolgety
Dance Recital Praised for Charm and Talent
The Friday performance by Mr G Wheatley’s company impressed the audience with a fairy tale toyshop scene featuring smiling dolls and a lively second half of fourteen interpretive ballets. Notable were the tiny dancers and the mature performers who delivered varied, rhythmic pieces with evident skill. Proceeds benefited the Hospital Auxiliary.
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Lee
G. Wheatley
Ada
Bention
Jock
Dirsece
Danices
Feaderrey
Ukral
Forbes Arrest On Sydney Burglary Charge
Tromm arrested by Detective Kelly appeared in Forbes Police Court yesterday before Mr O Locke JP. They were Robert William Kelly 20 and George Doyle 22 charged with breaking entering and theft at Campsie remanded to appear at Campsie Court Monday each with ball of £100.
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Tromm
Kelly
Forbes
O . Locke
Robert William Kelly
George Doyle
Campsie
Campsie Court
Inspector Dogan Transferred to Broken Hill
News says Inspector Dogan in charge of Forbes Poller District is moved to Broken Hill to serve as inspector in charge. Inspector Loy of Mudgee is to proceed there to join him, while Forbes will be left to Inspector Gilroy, currently junior inspector of the Silver City.
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Inspector Dogan
Forbes Poller
Broken Hill
Mr. Dogan
Loy
Mudgee
Dogan
Forbes
Gilroy
Silver City
Timber cutters fined after state forest wood dispute
Officers testified a man and two others were seen cutting timber on the State Forest with a younger accomplice. The court found them guilty of forestry offences, fined each five pounds and twelve shillings costs, and ordered payment over two months. A witness cost was disallowed and the forestry authority earned a wood bale claim.
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State Forest
A&b
Jane
Vance
Meillon
Hough
Witneag
Malilon
Spill At Cycling Carnival Ended With Injured Rider
Forbes Cycling Club staged a Wednesday night carnival at Spooner Oval drawing a crowd of £30 admission. Keith Gardner won the A grade half mile. He later crashed in the five mile race, escaping with a severe gravel abrasion to the left hip and injuring a leg but walked home after treatment. The incident underscored the need for swift track sealing as delays occurred due to a broken compressor and dust.
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Forbes Cycling Club
Orst of the Sean
Spooner Oval
Keith Garener
Council
Brilliant Marist College Boys Concert at Town Hall Jubilean
The Town Hall hosted a standing room only silver jubilee concert for Forbes Marist Brothers College. The highlight was the 80-voice chorus directed by Bro Osmond led by William Walton whose soprano solo delighted the audience.
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Marist College Boys
Forbes Marist Brothers’ College
St. Mary's
William Walton
Hla Eolo
Wertminster
Bro
Osmond
Muccart
Santa Lucia
Crendie
Menor
Trainig
Plays With Accent On Mirth At Forbes Theatre
The program featured a string of lively pieces including Colonial era style plays and comic sketches. Highlights were the rousing Burlesque of Mac Beth and a strong performance of The Lamentations of Lawrence by P Seabarg, with lively dialogue and broad humor. The Nightwatchman sketch and Jacob's False Colours provided further laughs as students demonstrated orchestration, stagecraft, and athletic gymnastic turns. The evening closed with the Gypsy Dance by first-year students Wheatley and a vivid display of school spirit and training.
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Frukeepesr
Macteth
Forbes
Dreludé
Stratford
Mac Lis
Andrew
Mic Bheriort
Alfred Boyes
Minden
Cheron
Bess
Prirpcoe
Lawrence
Hollywood
Laaughter
P. Seabarg
Min Bara
Lawrenc
W. W. Jacob
Murretor
Jacob
Min. Wheatley
Alwayn
Mo Tipping Arrangements At Grawlin Plains
Report by Nel J. Slyhan secretary of Grawlin Plains Farmers 4 Settleng Association notes tipping arrangements at the centre. Tipping days were opened on Wednesday December 3 and operate under a cooperative system due to lack of official tippers. Farmers and carers manage work, awaiting improved arrangements. The lines along the te roads near the bridge are cited, with queues forming as trucks arrive. Grawlin Plains yards have long operated efficiently and are expected to handle wheat in bulk despite current staffing gaps.
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Nel J. Slyhan
Grawlin Plains Farmers
United Nations Children's Appeal totals rise with new donations
The latest donation list shows United Nations Children's Appeal donations surpassing £77, with churches and organizations including Lutheran, Baptist, and Presbyterian groups contributing. Earlier acknowledgments total £24 7, while several individuals and schools are listed among donors.
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Forbes
Star Boys School
F. J. Kelleher
Mn. P. Prior
Multhorpe
Year’s Rain At Forbes Above Average
The year's total rainfall at Forbes reached £242 inches, above the long term average of 18 inches for the year. November rainfall totaled 159 inches with distribution across days. A hurricane or storm was forecast in the prior week, but no damage was reported so far.
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Forbes
Farten
Abeem
Epta
Appeal for CWA Building Fund and Co Ltd item
Community appeal note listing C W A Building Fund and Co Ltd. Mir G Edols aged 65 noted in the record.
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C.W.A. Building Fund
Sydney Bread Prices Show State Policy Bias
From Our Point of View, Sydney favors cheaper bread in the city while country towns pay more. Prices Controllers impose a statewide rate that shifts money from rural pockets to urban households, undermining decentralisation and rural development. The speaker argues the policy is a misdirection of fairness and undermines NSW unity.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Forbes
M.S.W
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Saleyarda
Ald. Collett
Kevin Prendergast
Adalom
Ahery Yards
Ula
Homedush Market
Worldealth Organisation
Maleria
Catine
Boyes
Poe
Dan
Eatel
Hrnielt
Engdiolt
Hini Gril
Forbes PLC
Mary Davis
Grawlin Plains
Australie’s
United Nations Children’s Appeal
United Nation Command
Tokyo
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