Grandstand plans debated for Forbes Cricket Ground
Forbes Municipal Council discussed enlarging the grandstand at the cricket ground with proposed 700-seat capacity, plus a brick pavilion for 200, dressing sheds, and facilities. Engineer T N Stephens outlined £1830 of a £4000 grant remaining for the project, with plans and estimates needing Department of Works approval before appointing a building foreman. Ald. Byrnes urged a 400-seat minimum and moved for a further £1000 grant, a motion opposed by Ald. Butler and others but carried despite dissent.
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Forbes Cricket Ground
Forbes Municipal Council
T. N. Stephens
Stephen
Mater Rad
Cricket Ground
Department of Works and Local Government
Ald
Byrnes
Ald. Butler
Ald. Green
Uurtaninousky
Forbes BOWLS Team Named for Canowindra Match
The Forbes women’s team to face Canowindra this Wednesday in the Central Western Bowling Association penumatt competition includes A. Ison, BLT Konaptor, B A Ruth L Girot, W Kilpatrick, Dr. McLean, Bengrove, T Besgrove, Bos grove, D B P Dempsey, Dr Broadbent, L Brooke Barta and MecDuce.
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Forbes
Canowindra
Canowind
Turkey gifts mark Wilga Teams Club doubles event
The Wilga Teams Club plans a turkey prize for the mixed doubles tourney at 10:30 next Sunday. Turkeys including prime and fresh stock will be awarded to the winning pair, with proceeds aiding the Eman feast and players' homes.
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Wilga
Homing Pigeon Wanders Off in Stormy Weather
A homing pigeon was blown off course by Friday's unsettled conditions and later appeared at the Red Bend Forbes home of Mr. Fred Bishop in a distressed state. It bears an aluminium leg band marked MLELLA SH-i5a and is awaiting a claimant.
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Fred. Bishop
Red Bend
Forbes
Forbes Municipal Council Welcomes Nine Aldermen
The newly elected aldermen took seats at the first meeting. The Mayor lauded the old Council for continuity and endorsed the new members, praising the town’s finances and ongoing projects including the municipal baths and street improvements.
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Forbes
Dempsey
Ald
Ford
Poet Council
Abe
Thomson
Meagher
Hancock
Shem
Counel
Counncil
Green
Byrnes
Grimahaw
Dunn
Flannery
Jemalong Shire Rate for 1938 Reduced and Raised
Jemalong Shire Council reports outstanding rates near 600 pounds reduced by 1400. It also raises the general rate to 1d in the pound on unimproved capital value to 5fd for the ensuing year. Council closes for Christmas period and approves auditor write offs of 92 13 1 pounds.
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Jemalong
Alsc
Ogden
Possible Reopening Of Caroobalgie Meat Works
Correspondence linked to Forbes Municipality talks indicates Angliss and Co seeking electricity supply terms for a Caroobalgie meat works revival. Council engineer Waldron requests detailed data on operation length, annual current needs, and who builds the five mile line before a decision.
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Forbes Municipal
Messrs. W
Caroobalgie Meatworks
J G. Waldron
Meaars, Amgrliss & Co
Akring
Waktron
Travelling Stock Permits Under Scrutiny at Forbes EF
A board meeting discussed travelling stock breach checks. W E Boller asked if return permits are reviewed for irregularities. Miss Cowell said permitting is checked for finances but distant handling would be a heavy task. For the year to end of November over 11 000 permits were issued with no applications.
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Forbes EF
Ir. W. E. Boller
Miss Cowell
Amer
Forbes P.P
Forbes-Medgerabong
Department of Agriculture
Messrs. Robinson
A.B Wheatley
Sydney
L. BE. Smith
Greenthorpe
Brundah Siding
Dir. Goodsell
Forbes
Syd
Taylor
Trunciée
Conchobalin Road
Sorea
Frank Darcy
Bedgerabong
Bassett applauds Cloer Settlement Bill irrigation plan and Jémalong water scheme
Hon G D Basset of Forbes speaks to the bill in the NSW Legislative Council. He praises the irrigation proposals, notes the Jémalong water scheme with £190,000 earmarked to begin next year, and commends the project as a major national work. He cites Lachlan Valley’s rich but underdeveloped land and criticizes unused water from the Wyangala Dam.
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Ns.w
G. D. Bassett
Forbes
West
Lachlan
Australia
Wyangall
Young Man Dies After Kicking Accident in Bundany
William Bartlett about 22 died of severe internal injuries after being kicked in the abdomen while shoeing a horse in Bundany. He ran a shavings business in Lachlan Street and is survived by a wife and two young children. The accident occurred near his Show Street residence. More details to appear in Friday’s Advocate.
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Bundany
William Bartlett
Wao
Rorbes
Lachlan Street
Show Street
Priday
Forbest P P Board Acts on Cancelled Annual Lease
The Forbes P P Board discussed several lease and reserve matters including grazing permits on the Forbes Medgerabong Head, lands later found to be under Lands Department lease, and requests for various transfers, leases, and traverses across reserves with mixed approvals and unexpected departmental findings.
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Department of Agriculture
Lands Department
Ence
Intiow
Robirasa Bros
Sydney
Syd. Taylor
Trundle
Mrr. Taylor
Railway plans seek funds for loop line and tender bids
The Railway Department informed Forbes Municipal Council that £166 was needed for loop line work and approved calling tenders for carting coal from the railway to the works.
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Railway Department
Forbes Municipal Council
Howe
Gmeworks
Grand Win Leads Albert John to Double Victory at Pool Meet
Albert John wins his heat in the Odyds senior freestyle handicap before capturing the final, shaving three seconds from the distance from scratch. The event marks the longest thus far, with strong showings by Jolie Farrand and Stephens as peers rise in a crowded program.
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Odyds
Albert John
Ladies Silk Gloves and Men’s Work Shirts on Sale
Silk gloves in new shades advertised for affordable price despite men’s work shirts also featured at a bold sale. Includes pair pricing and shop tag lines with emphasis on value and quick availability.
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