Abandoned January meeting decision by Forbes Jockey Club
Forbes Jockey Club decides to abandon its January race meeting set for the 10th and 11th due to poor public support. Discussion notes February meetings likely to proceed, with focus on finances, subscriptions, and maintaining racing activity to avoid liquidation.
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Becauest
Forbes Jockey Club
J. B. Jones
Parken
Bélley
Jones
Badgers
Astley
Bathirat
Orange Clubs Cout
Shanahan
Jogma Gate
Parkes
Forbes
Parkes Club
City council Condemns State Loan Offer for Relief
Mayor Byrnes and aldermen blasted the State Government at a special meeting over a relief loan proposal. They said accepting the funds as a loan would add to the council’s debt and criticized past conditions that urged borrowing to fund unemployment aid. The discussion touched on allocations for new connections and street repelling projects within a relief scheme.
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Byrnes
Careobalgie Meatworks Closure and Council Rejection of Debt Offer
The council declined a government loan package and refused to incur further debt to finance Careobalgie Meatworks repairs. Government may provide a grant instead, with priority given to urgent repairs at Woods' Crossing. The meatworks face indefinite closure amid adverse market conditions, with payoffs to workers completed yesterday and a cautious outlook for possible reopening if markets improve.
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Cate
Coonells
Gownell
Crowsing
Miraculous Escape After Child Run Over on Lachlan Street
A three year old son of Mr. Witto r Drabach of Garema narrowly escaped serious injury when he dashed into Lachlan Street in front of a car driven at slow pace by Mrs. Haley of Grachin. The car bumped the child and he was tossed to the road but survived with only bruises and shock. Mrs. Drabach witnessed the event and rushed the boy to Dr. McLean for examination.
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Jones
Marten
Bedgera Bone
P.R.C
Wil Aner & Meedting
BR. Astley
W. Crimshaw
J. Shanshan
W. Barton
D. J. Moloney
Lachlan Street
Wittor Drabach
Garema
Shop Burglary on Lachlan Street Stolen Four Pounds
A lunch time break in at Mr. C Howe's Lach san Street fancy goods shop saw about £4 taken from the till. Police were alerted when the owner returned from lunch and a long iron bar used to force the rear entrance was found. The investigation continues for an early arrest.
Traffic Offence Fined in Court Case
Oscil E. Woods was fined 16 shillings with costs at last Tuesday's court for driving a motor car on Templar Street. The incident occurred on the recent night, with authorities noting the offense.
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E. Woods
Af Costa
Templar Street
Re appointed Ald Byrnes as Mayor in Forbes council
At a special council meeting Ald E H Byrnes was re elected mayor for a second term with Ald W J Green as deputy mayor. The mayoral allowance stays at £75. Remarks praised Byrnes for efficient work despite wartime strains and ministers’ absence, with calls to prepare for a heavy year ahead and potential rate adjustments for struggling taxpayers.
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Ald
E. H. Byrnes
Forbes
W. J. Green
Hancock
Ube Midon
Fond
Ald Byrnes
Byrm
Sam
Thomson
McFarland
Byrnes
Annual Meeting of Forbes CWA Younger Set
The Forbes branch CWA Younger Set reviewed 1932 activities at the Restoom meeting. Officers elected include Miss Boorman president and Miss Austen secretary. retiring officers Keane and Le Austen expressed they could not continue. The group reported a £11 7s 7d credit, presented a crystal vase to Miss Austen, and noted various social events, fund contributions, and thanks for room support.
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Forbes
C.W.A
Una Yourtger
Miss Boorman
L. Auten
Harda
A. Keane
M. Grineted
Tressurer
Misa
Howe
Mina M. Brewater
Mre. R
Misa L. Austen
Miss Keane
Miss Austen
Misa Austen
John Bilby Faces Forfeit Over Ball Incident
A muddled note recalls John Bilby amid financial strain and thrift talks, mentioning his carefree spending and a drunken episode last weekend. He was released on a £2 bail on Tuesday, appeared before a court, and forfeited his ball. The piece ends with the riddle What’s 23 anyway.
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John Bilby
John
Bamall Boy
Mayor Byrnee Sets High Bar for City Workload
In a reflective note, the article praises Mayor Byrnee for handling duties with dedication, leaving little for the deputy. It signals a demanding year ahead and suggests the leadership remains fully committed to progress, urging continued effort from all involved.
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Rexona
Caver
Bathurst
Bishop of
ALL Saints' College
LG. H. Watson
BLA
Marsden School For
Mead
L. Poole
Maredes Head
Jockey Club Committee
W. Fry
A. Agney
Mr. Burton
Grenfell
Mr. Barton
Orange Club
Barton
Moloney
Mr. Fry
Grange
Mr. Astley
Ron
Harton
Interral
Burton
Fry
Council
Paondon Street
Careobalgie Meatworks
Carochal Oie
Ald. Byrnes
Ald. Green
Ford
Podminattu
Green
Ald. McFarland
Alec Can
Gress
Pecauss
A Keane
Mina A. Keane
commiLtee
Orpheus Club
Byrnee
Citien
Paling’s
Rome
George Street
Sydney
2D. Terry
Quandialla
J. Sullivan Son
J. Sullivan & Son
Dowling Street
Ques
Paris
Ashes of Roses
Studebaker
GAY OR Wight
Miller's Garage
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
George Ot
Byoney
Vandenberg
Bes
P. A. Newall
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