Gas rates threaten per thousand cost and burden on ratepayers
The article warns that local gas supply costs may rise to 140 per thousand feet, risking unaffordable bills for many households. It argues higher charges could reduce consumption, push some to Keonsent, and shift burden to larger consumers while noting hotel examples moving to electric power and local officials blamed for delaying the Forbes project amid a tight money market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruepayere
HCL
Albion Hotel
Imsun
Ue Enterprise
Ite
Lwu
Athlon
Len
Severa District
Ralph Jones
Ralph Jones, “'Bondaluns’” (Cadow! My A. 0. M'Phiflamy, “Newlands
Fgh Mdouxall
Corr Iiella
Gundern
Guolugonghi
Forbes
Australia
Obituary of Mrs Maud May Collyer at Forbes
General regret followed the death of Mrs Maud May Collyer in Forbes after a long illness. She was years old, wife of J Collyer of Forbes, and daughter of Mr and Mrs A Miller of Camp Street. She lived in Forbes most of her life, married two years ago, and leaves husband, parents, a child, and relatives. Her funeral procession featured church and military honors, the coffin draped in the Union Jack, with many officials attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Maud May Collyer
Prince Alfred Hospita
Sydney
J. Collyer
Heath
Collyar Wax
A. Miller
Camp Street
Eng
Fores
J. Cullyer
Fotbee
Church of England
St. John's Church of England
Order of Foreutera
Dix
Worden Landsomee
Panatey
Best Value in Mercery and Clothing Shoppers Insight
Fragmented ad style text touts value in mercery clothing and feet goods. Mentions Tenya Pratley and Guan as suppliers. Appears to push procurement for a Purchaser and best meat procurements, with anxious language about getting supplies. It reads like an obsolete trade card tainted by OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen & Pratley
Tenya
Guan
Cost of traveling sparks shire council funding debate
The Shire Association of NOW discusses higher allowances for councilors travel expenses. A motion suggested a 50 percent increase, while clerks actions were cited in a heated exchange. Council members argued the current allowance does not cover costs incurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirew Association of
N.O.W
Jamalong
Counelorm
Rawtina
Jones
Famalone Shire
Connell
Wolfe's Snaps Encouragements In Test Match Cricket
The article describes Wolfe's Snaps encouragement scheme at Sydney Test matches with Cricket Association approval. Players earn two shillings for every boundary, the batsman who hits a ball over the fence gets one shilling extra, and the bowler on the side taking the most wickets receives five pounds. The scheme, long-applied to tests, is popular with players and spectators, who enjoy the cheer when a boundary is hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wolfe's Schnapim
Cricket Association
Wither
Wolfe
Bellnapps
Racing News Behind the Scenes at Forbes Tracks
Sin Vane, Umata, and Capeellene preparation and returns mark Forbes racing activity. Jockey Tom Buckley shines guiding Mimer Maid to open Trial Handicap win and Barrengarry in the Farewell Handicap while buyers mount interest in Baldack and Blackwand progeny. The Forbes pony Urayln features in recent results as trainers and owners watch prospects after a busy spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capeellene
Forbes
Mtr Harl
Walla Walla Peelle
Sydney
Tau Baldack
Somme
Blackwand
Db. Rand
Toms Field
Urayln
Wpbueda Colran
Ueswage
W. Porter
Anis Nile
Mary
Butter
Tom Buckley
Jack Buckley
Nowre
Mimer Maid
Barrengarry
Paris Zoological Cheque Mystery In Anglo Greek Financier Tale
A Paris Zoo trusted guard received a forged tale of a 20000 pound cheque from Sir Band Zaharoff later renamed as Coke. The millionaire allegedly signed and handed the cheque to the keeper two months earlier, who kept it in a drawer until a hoax led to it being cashed and pursued. The tale ties the Greek born financier to aviation circles and imperial college ties in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Band Zaharof
Coke
Hent
Daal Zhi Oi
Paris Zoo
Miveraitle
Hou
Sordes
Zanaroff
Ir Banu Zararoff
Greese
Landon i Paria
Tnivernition
England
Imperial College of
Prince of Water photo seized by Jemarong council
Jemarong Shire Council has secured the compulsory quota for the Second Peace Loan and received a fine mounted photo of the Prince of Water as a display item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemarong Shire
Prince of Water
Remarkable Tomato Vine At Bray Residence
A tomato vine at Mr RC Bray’s home near Coast Harbor attracts attention for unusual growth. It has borne fruit since early this year with 30 to 40 dozen picked and about 10 dozen remaining on the vine. The vine measures about Lat in length and wide and stands 10 feet tall, with potential for a large summer crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Bray
Coas
Pensions Fares Hit By Wage Debate In Parliament
Members discuss salary rises while urging restraint for pensioners. The debate questions mercy for the elderly and suspects a hidden cost to care programs as rates look set to rise for state officials. Public concern grows over keeping older citizens financially afloat amid rising prices.
Compulsory Military Training Ad in Forbes Ad Page
Public notice calls all residents age 14 in Australia to register under the Defence Act. Registration forms available at post offices, with penalties up to £1 for noncompliance. Local contact M. Gaun on Rankin Street promotes beef, mutton, lamb, and sausages as standard wartime fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
M. Gaun
Rankin Street
Leela
Forbes
Farmers and Graziers Co operative report price changes
Commercial news notes the Farmers and Graziers Co operative reporting sheep dearer by small amounts and cattle up 15 to 80 shillings. Tallow price per ton fell, while prime butchers’ hides rose to about 244 per ton. Sheep and wool prices varied with demand for hides and skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Graziers’ Cooperative Co
Sneils
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W. Thomas
Lachlan Street
Thorne
Forbes District
Burivers
Str
E. A. Austen
Sellore
Austen & Pratley's
P.O
McDade’s
McDade & Harris
D. A. Hansard Watchmaker
Jeweller Rankin Street
Eden
Bydney
Youl’ Corger
Porty
Sin Vane
Lebrocque Bros
Ted Stanford
Cowrin
Mick Allpart
Mick B
Rodgorn
Baluta
Hrealre
Kind Heart
Reymond
Taro
the Western Meat Co
Gunn's
Harvegtel
Mlitalg Tool
Srg
Sven Cette
Williams & CO
LTO
Marchent
Jason
Hunter Line
RDERS
Hingham & Butler
Torres
Hughes
Assam
Apewal
Cole Shires
Gawen Woderwear
Hirte
Muimmar
Complete Outfitters
Alma
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