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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
6
Parkes notes promotions, property sales, and moves including Ernle Dodd’s transfer to Arenfell. Local accidents, long-lived residents, new homes, and upcoming improvements to Goobang roads are reported alongside music exams, a Pentecostal pastor, and a postponed hospital carnival due to recent disasters.
A building site near the new Church of England project reported a brick fall injuring a worker who received treatment at Dr Boazman’s. Notable locals include Mr Wishiman returning to work, Mrs Annie Tom’s death at Willoughby, and updates on Mr Arthur Contianehten’s railway role. Parkes residents aided by hospital fund efforts, Miss M Rogan’s dog collision injury, and hospital transport for Mrs Syd Smith. Acheson’s car incident near Parkes, 63 inches of rain recorded in 24 hours, and local impacts from bushfires and flying fox damage. The region also mourns Mrs Ligging, former Parkes headmistress, in Sydney.
Camp Hill land recently handed from the Education Department to the Council was debated by the Chamber of Commerce. Ideas include tennis courts and a croquet lawn with rent supporting interest and a sinking fund. A special sub-committee of Law Dickens and Broderick will consult with interested bodies.
Tasmanian Govt Tourist Bureau offers a two week Tasmanian holiday package with steamer fares, accommodation, and local sightseeing from 21/10. All line halfway tickets issued, cheap rates. Sailings to Hobart every Wednesday from Ocean House Sydney 34 Martin Place.
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