Eye Witness Describes Lorry Crash In Oxford Street
Amy Gooding Clarke testified from her Oxford and Flint Street corner verandah about a motor lorry striking two children on November 21. She saw the children cross a drain, lose balance, then the collision as the lorry approached from Filing Street. She heard the impact and saw the lorry driver step out, while noting speed and downhill conditions. The witness attended the inquest and described the scene and timing as the investigation continued.
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Amy Gooding Clarke
Oxford and
Flint
Shiv
Cross Examination Details In Fatal Vehicle Collision
The lengthy cross examination centers on witness accounts about the fatality. Mrs Clarke details interviews with Mr Williams and police handling. John McAuliffe testifies about finding two girls on the roadway and Crane's actions after the crash as the court adjourns for a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Williama Ob
Mrr. Clarke
John William McAuliffe
Boree Paves Way For Lachlan Council Action
Dr Brown shire president and Lachlan Valley Development League member urged council steps to form a County Council to control local matters. The move drew support but some argued state action alone would not suffice for Lachlan’s needs in the coming decades. Other officials signaled possible follow suit as momentum built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Lachlan Valley Development League
Wangoola Boree
Bi. J. Hailetone
Weather settles after unsettled spell
Report notes a recent unsettled period with odd phrasing and garbled lines. Forecast indicates temperatures rising steadily as conditions improve, though text is partial and lacks clear dates or locations.
Wheat flow continues as 15000 bags stocked in Forbes
Wheat harvest exceeds expectations and congestion grows. Only four of forty authorized trucks arrived, each 20 tons, sent from Forbes to Sydney to load and ship wheat. Yard stocks show 12000 bags in shelters near the yard and growing bulk-bin stock, with more expected by noon yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Flood First Then Fire Finishing It
Mr HT Hay of Wombat Forbes returned home weekend to find fire had gutted interior of a brick cottage opposite the High School in Sheriff Street. Fire brigade under Captain Ron Barter quickly controlled blaze but interior newswork was destroyed. Cottage had been condemned and unoccupied with no furniture. insurance on the property not available.
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Adurer
Flint Bbert
Crane Nice
Crane
Belly
Thuradiny
HT. Hay
Wombat
Forbes
Jemwlong
Sheriff &J
Sheriff St
Pollor
Ron Barter
Johnny Woods
New Goods Shed Office Is Warm
The Forbes railway goods shed office nears completion with a lone ventilating window and painting pending. Roof and walls are corrugated iron and interior heat remains high. Officials note plans to add comfort sparingly while clerks lack fans as repairs linger.
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Mercury
P.O. Ob
Parkes
Rural fire consumes 70 acres on Wongajong Lane
A grass and pasture fire broke out on Wongajong Lane near Mr Alan Paveyaty. Firefighters responded quickly with five volunteer units attending. After about thirty minutes the fire was brought under control, but roughly 70 acres of pastures and cropping were destroyed.
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Alan Paveyaty
Wongajong Lane
Volunters
Dawn Of New Era For Lachlan Growers
Deputy Mayor Ald Gal lett outlined a shift for Lachlan growers as talks with a major exporting firm progress. Four principals plan to visit Forbes to seal supply contracts for year round crops, aiming to secure fixed season prices and large orders from national retailers and government depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan Growers
National Value Plan for Lachlan Valley Growers
A rural meeting discussed a plan with Economic Adviser Albert Dute to form a Growers Cooperative in Forbes District. It aims to boost prices, expand vegetable sales to Sydney chain stores, and export maize, potatoes, onions, cabbage and other crops through a contract with wholesalers, with early registration and elected directors.
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Albert Dute
Mortensen
Tie
Lachlan
Nex
Sydney
Whale Coast
Nsw
al Growers Co-operative
Wire
Forbes District
Em Co-op Ltd
Forbes No 4 Co operative Building Society Formation
A formation meeting for Forbes No 4 Co operative Building Society is set for Thursday night at Flannery's Hotel Range at 7.08. Since the No 1 Society's start, Nos 2 and 3 have formed and 122 homes have been built or bought by members. An application for a capital of £100,000 in £65 shares is planned and members may apply for a maximum advance of gas. The Forbes Co operative Building Societies aim to help many secure homes and expect strong interest in No 4.
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Forbes No. 4 Co-operative Building Society
Flannery
O'Cleck
No. 1 Society
No. 2
No. 3 Socletion
Co-operative Building Societies
Forbes
I Ia
Mo. 4 Society
Restoration of M Hour Working Week Proposes Restoring 44 Hours
The Shire president Dr T E Culiff proposed restoring the 44 hour working week to aid workers amid high living costs. He said he did not wish to interfere with wages but noted many workers with families could not make ends meet. The motion, carried unanimously, suggested contacting other shires through the association rather than pursuing further local action.
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T E Culiff
Muppet
Hour
Power for Carrawobitty Solders Settle Water Scheme
The Premier's Department reviews loan funds for a water pump project in Carrawobitty. Premier Culcliffe and President Hawkins discuss granting power to pumps, with subsidies possible to extend the scheme. Engineers warn of a short delay but work should start to enable landholders awaiting funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culcliffe
Hawkins
Prosperity Nears as Lachlan Valley Plans Growers’ Co operative
The Lachlan Valley prepares for major developments with the Vegetable Growers Co operative forming and £3000 sought in capital. A County Council with water powers could partner with the League to drive essential works, expanding farming prosperity and local industry.
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Lachlan
Co-operative
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