Railway policy blamed for rising costs and road competition
The New South Wales Railway Commissioners face criticism for rising lomes on Government Railways and the impact of road motor traffic. The piece contends policy failures, centralized control, and metropolitan bias hurt country users, who now threaten loyalty with mounting competitive pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Nsw
South Australia
N.S.W
Mont
Ihs
Sydney
Current Topics on Australasian Film and Theatre Circuits
An overview of Australian film and theatre personalities and productions. Mentions Austrian author, journal publishing, and a feature on wild horses in Queensland. Describes cinema plans, Dolly, and upcoming shows with new equipment and multiple venues across December.
AEAEOWS Christmas Greeting Card Deparment Notice
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a department providing special Xmas and New Year greetings with holograms and phased displays. The text references a department, special dirasy accland, and preparations for a festive season offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeaeow
Rabbit nuisance prompts board inquiry in Draves district
Local complaints from Mr. Davidon and Mr. Richardeon of Plover Dale report widespread rabbit damage. An inspector was sent to examine fences and land ownership, with orders to investigate rabbit movement from Richardann’s property and fence line near See Fence Lane.
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Davideon
Daylinen
Waverley Paddock
Avril Maat
Basra
Fohardson
Hawathorne
Richardann
Kit Calebbare
Metho Police Find End Weekend Drunk Implications
An allegation that Edward Chas. O'Dea 3 faced methylated drinker charges at Forbes Court was reported. Police found methylated spirits at a location used to explain a defense involving cleansing procedures. Holly Morita, 28, was fined for imbibing on a Saturday.
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Edward Chas
O'Dea
Forbes Court
Way
Fiat
Wedding Bells And Fractured Vows In Faraway Ties
A garbled wedding notice lists a bride Jo the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geni of The Kuyat uty and Forties origins with mentions of a groom, Mr HP Bure, and a procession to Pletu Mine Pat Guativ. It references a honeymoon tour to Damnurst, Kevwimly, and Wollongong and notes the couple will reside at Forbes.
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Sata Eteumors
EE Geni
Kuyatuty
Coudapuliy
Forties
Damnurst
Kevwimly
Wollongong
Man's Body Found on Racecourse Amidst Mystery
A middle aged man named Paxale McMahon was found dead on Forbes racecourse embankment after a fall on the winding path near a bend. Initial inquiries show no trace of poison. clothing suggests no obvious killer, yet the absence of papers or articles raises questions for investigators. Burial occurred on Saturday and police note the incident may not rule out foul play though no evidence has been found.
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Weige
Pioneer Spirit Old Lady in Burning Accident
Mrs. Ruseaul of Pinnacle suffered severe injuries after her nightgown caught fire while in bed. She was twenty six to ninety years old and taken to Brentwood hospital where doctors report slow recovery. Family and friends recall her remarkable constitution and long survival despite the blaze caused by a candle lighting a frayed cloth.
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Ruseaul
Ot Pinnacle
Abe
Brentwond
Seileh
Larry
Egg Bay Public School hosts a potato day event
A fragmentary notice reports a Friday gathering at Egg Bay Public School to celebrate a potato day organized by the Tocahow institution. Mr. Themaene and Mimi Norman Tohneon are mentioned in connection with the event.
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Egg Bay
Puptte
Tocahowaia
Elena
Themaene
Mimi Norman Tohneon
Themean
Inquest Opens on Grenfell Airmen Fatality
Spectators describe the Grenfell aircraft crash on November 26 in which Capt. Yeung and Mr. Ray Gilmour of Bathurst died while the machine tumbled from 4000 feet. Witnesses report a wing bolt issue, engine roaring, and a series of dives before the fatal impact. The coroner recorded an accidental death from the crash.
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Neale
Howarth
St Alyed
Wililae Morin
Bathurat
Fyoln Opiniog
Justice Pike Brief Sitting at Forbes Valuation Court
Justice Pike presided over a four minute sitting of the Lana Valuation Gours in Forbes. The session related to appeals on valuations by the Valuer General for the Municipality of Forben, with remonta ratified and limited attendance by officials and solicitors.
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Pro~ehedinge
Forbes Court
Justine Pine
Lana Valuation Gours
Valberdieneral
Forben
J. Prkey
Hinton
Aevwral
Reymond
Officiel
A. Giraud
Mowuta
Meners
Brod. Frick
Thos. Watson
W. Webster
Examination results from the general seripal pile
The report lists several students with placements in multiple classes. Etrie gained second place overall, with others like Fifth Claen and Sollie Sireklauit achieving high marks. Marjory Laxette and Nellie Heoslow appear among the top finishers in their divisions, while several named peers are noted in Third and Fourth Class ranks.
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Etrie
Searly
Rescue mission cited in wounded sailor tale
A historical article fragment describes a rescue attempt near a misquoted scene. It references Russell and a mother freed from captivity, with details scattered across the damaged text. The account hints at a serious mishap but omits clear dates or locations.
Board to Prosecute After Tripector Little Action
At Friday's meeting the board decided to pursue prosecutions over alleged missteps by Messrs C. Andton, S. Riley, and others for failing to curb overgrowth. Letters will warn landholders J. A. Gonse Jr, Parkes, H. XK. Nook, McConpely, Jack Pay, and T. Prien for rubble issues at Bimbi.
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Tripector Little
Ie Forbes
Dosrd
Messie C. Andton
Riley
Wrll
DM Benne
C. A. Scher
Fisher
P. McGirr
Jamey Bouter
Exaggerated Minister Replies to Farmers’ Critics
The minister defends government forest policy amid Forbes Farmers Association charges of waste and misused funds. He contends profits from timber programs total £1900 in a year, and higher revenue from venal sources would be pledged if policy continues, while urging stricter control and accountability.
Fragmentary wartime memo fragment with disrupted text
A severely garbled page segment references 16 men and Ford related figures, mentions dependants and persecution context, and notes inability to grow or expose money involvement. The text is incoherent, with multiple illegible phrases and truncated sentences, preventing a clear subject or outcome.
Lake Ws Vronbn Petes Fund Service Manager
Report on a funds service manager at Petes Fund involved in a restoration effort in Faridate remoralitated area. Describes a motive to aid the community and a focus on financial arrangements. No detailed names or locations clearly identifiable in the OCR fragment.
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Lake
Fos Ta Arsengtey
Eereicea
Petes Fund Service
Obituary for Wonk Uncarved in Forbes Sunday Evening
An obituary notes the death of Wonk at Moe man aged 68. Survived by wife and family including a Forbes girl Miss Pali, brother Mr. Roger Bell, and two sons. The widow Mrs T. G. Cheer and others mourn at Rourh Forbes. Funeral held in the Catholic portion of the Moorman.
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Forbes
Moeman
F. Cor
Mise Pali
Roger Bell
Idow
Tamty
Throm
Roilina Boxe
Chemia
Mra
T. G. Cheer
Rourh Forbes
Bratey
Torr
Yorba
Sons of
Halt
Permit Inspectors Appoint Two More in Cawia Region
A late 19th century report notes two additional permit inspectors appointed in the Cawia area. It mentions letters from local figures Mesare, Squires, Winbagan, and Mr. B. Clark of Grentall, with details on schooling, Christmas vacation plans, and various local social ties including Miss Carmel Prow and Miss Thelin Hill. The piece weaves through anecdotes of families traveling, alumni gatherings, and community reorganizations touching Forbes and nearby towns. It references Christman vacation periods, garden parties, and a noted absence of formal permit procedures amid informal local networks.
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Mesare
Squires & Winbagan
Cawia
B. Clark
Grentall
Carmel
Mrn
Clark
Tenda
St. Matthiew
Flanagan
Byday Family Seeks Relatives in Causeway District
In a brief notice from Byday, Mrs B Cripps of Byday and her two young children are at risk and seeking relatives to support them after medical leave. Mr B Dilford of Rankin Breeot has left the Brentwood private hospital for Sydney to recuperate.
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Airy
Tou Cripps
Bydnay
Prawent Ris
Forber
B. Dilford
Rankin Breeot
I l A
Brentwood
Privata Hospital
Sydney
Applications Heard By P P Board On Withdrawals
The Forbes 48 board considered multiple requests including withdrawal of portions from bonds and river areas not suited for watering. Applications included cost adjustments and conditions with orders held over for further action by the board and related officials.
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Forbes
Menting
W. Hodges
Hedfernbong
Holger
Brilgeraboun
Bourd
Boys School Exam Lineup Lists Numerous Students
A printer line lists many pupils linked to an examination at Parhon primary school. Names include Bellow Blum Watson Lennard Ware Gordon Mowe Howe Kerrigan Newton Hughow Hy Heber Wittiaran Lancumilliott Judd Basnell Boylton Roblin Renty Burke Maker Crane Turner McNwhan Marth Kerrigan Low Storgun Mon Moreau McGrain Arnstrouig Turuse Mannett Mood Fark Rwohnye Teynoht Morrie Beilin Stratford Flood Alarrs Maker McGregor and others.
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Blum Watson
Lennard Ware
Gordon
Ana
Levalle Mowe
Ken Howe
Allan Kerrigan
Claud Newton
Rinsell Hughow Hy Heber ‘Wittiaran
Lancumiliott
Jock Marth
Norman Kerrigan
Robert Low
Alwin Storgun
Ly Mon Moreau
Thon McGrain
Charles Arnstrouig
Robert Turuse
Kali Mannett
Leatle Mood
Wine Fark
Ribwerd Rwohnye
Alert Teynoht
Laurie Morrie
Liovold Beilin
Mehard Stratford
Hoy Flood
William Alarrs
Robart
Feed McGregor
Cottage Destroyed By Fire Early Monday Morning
A cottage was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning. Residents, including Alderman Webb, reported the blaze and attempted to salvage belongings but the structure was gutted. Firefighters arrived to control the flames as investigators began to assess the scene.
Film Flashes and Night Shows Shaped by Town Outcry
A chaotic report on theater listings and incidents outlines Clare Fown’s Wild Party and other attractions at venues including Warner In, plus Ben Hur and The Lariat King. Town crowds pressed to see Looping the Loop while a home arson fear and chimney damage sparked alarm, with losses around £600 and insured for £400 amid a bustling Friday to Monday slate.
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Clare Fown
Warner
Fred
Nibio
Pro
Belle Bunnett
Molly
Partnere
York
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