We Must Fight This Move The Water Grab
The Cowra Legion of Ex-Servicemen unanimously backed Cowra Municipal Council against Central Tablelands County Council plans to redraw districts. They warned Cowra would lose water control and face higher prices, while electricity could be taken over. Members urged protesting to MLA Mr FJ Gani and safeguarding Cowra’s water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
Legion of Ex-Servicemen
Cowra Municipal
Central Tablelands County Council
Forbes and
Parkes
Odt
Ue County Council
Cowra Council
Wolounteers
Gowra
Mirdan Strathmere
Cowie
Legloy
FJ. Gani
Chal
Ex-Servicemen's Club Robbery Strikes Lachlan Street
Thieves broke into the Ex-Servicemen's Club on Lachlan Street in the early hours of Wednesday, forcing entry and stealing a cash box and a large sum from a legacy fund. A damaged partition was left in the club rooms. Detective Dunn of Porbes Police is in charge of investigations.
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Terry Jock
BSL
Sid
Det Dunn
Porbes Poller, & Im
Monte Carlo Casino Tale and Global Dispatches
A diary anecdote from a former American ambassador recalls presenting credentials to the U.S. president, then revealing only a handshake mattered. Also featured is Monte Carlo lore where a gambler earns 800,000 in 12 minutes, and Gurkha soldiers recount a Burma campaign fear of a 313 yard jump, debating 333 yards as a risk.
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Calcutta
India
R-Union
Far East
Burma
Bure
Government Ambulance Support Urgently Demanded
Ambulance services face worsening failure as essential health aid dwindles. A committee warns that two old wagons need costly repairs or replacement, with engine overhauls and a £200 reconditioning bill. A plan seeks government funding to buy two new wagons, with a £10 cost cap for urgent authorizations.
Humorous Play Reading by Forbes Mand D Society
A Saturday night play reading by the Forbes Mand D Society featured Rosaleen Martin(o) as producer and lead actress in a bright comedy that kept the audience laughing from first line to last. President John Reymond thanked members and friends for their support aiding a merry year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes M. and D) Society
Rosaleen Martino
John Reymond
Forbes Mand D. Society
Buenos Aires to Sydney winter travel and industry note
The passage describes a winter season in Argentina with skiing at Cerro Catedral and a hotel stay, then shifts to Australia noting New South Wales ownership of the large government railway system. It cites 150 million pounds invested, 5,000 route miles, 700 depots, 26,000 freight cars, four electric power stations, and 14,000 employed, with a trip from Forbes to Sydney lasting 134 hours.
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Joe
Nacional Park
Cerro Coedral
Australia
Buenos Aires
South America
Sydney
Nls.w
New South Wales
AW Government Sailways
Sogo
Bath
Forbes
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Children’s Theatre
Britain
Clyndevourne Goren
London
Juny
Arene
Mir. I. Cash
R.5.l
Ith
John Meagher & Co. Pty. Ltd
Washington
USA
Monte Carlo
Enrico Giorghie
Mullan
Monte Curley Casino
Blawinnine
Casino
Restauranta Atlll
Walters
Hotel de Paria
Aung AN
Leferice
Bay Tr
Japmness Heart Eam
Tik Thy Bri
LMS
Toreau
York Motor
Mir Brenner
Inden
C. A Helly
Simpson
Amul Aice
Alsace
Partors Service
Ita
Mir Simpson
Shmpren
Sprat
Mrurs. Holloway
Breen Fond Bren
Beth Edward Fluke
Sgt Blake
Stannington
Lavdly Ska
Maker
Joan Leslie
Nat Brother
Ster
Argentine
LUX
Hollywood
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