Town Weir May Be Allowed to Totally Break Up
Forbes Municipal Council discussed the town water supply risk from the partial failure of the Jog weir. A minister noted the water level remains within pump suction range, making total destruction unlikely to threaten supply. Further inspection and photographs from Mr Reynolds may inform inexpensive repair options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal Council
Dring
J. J. Cahill
Reymond
Reymoredd
Dental Notice From Dr Harris Closure Dates
Mr A G Harris informs patients Bio Practice will close from December 22 to January 10 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Harris
Bio
Forbes Cricket Association Committee Meeting Notice
The Forbes Cricket Association invites members to a management committee meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel next Tuesday night December 21 at 6 o clock. Secretary W Palmer requests attendance and notes the notice is from Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Hotel
Forbes Jockey Club thanks helpers for charity event
The Forbes Jockey Club thanks all who assisted with the Race Meeting Street Carnival and Dance in aid of the Catholic Old Folks Home and Orphanage. The committee lauded the generous effort and signed by President T. I. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Jockey Club
Mil Thone
T. I. Davis
Coronial Inquest Into Death of James W Parslow
The Coroner conducted an inquiry into the death of James William Parslow who died while working in a well at the Bartlett property Forbes. Evidence showed Parslow died from injuries after an overflow pipe fell while he and Bartlett cleared mud and debris from the well. The coroner found death accidental and offered sympathy to the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Ford
James Wiliam Parson
L. A. Bartlett
Gerapna
Forbes
Ron Pyne
BR. Mellon
R. G Palmer
Bartet
W. A. Smith
Dr. McLean
J. B. Kay
Bartlett
Parstow
Smith
Menoon Top
Parslow
Koy
Faciny WY
Pyaey
Police
Municipal Electricity Staff Matters In 1848
In a Fortes Marcipal Chanel meeting the acting-electrical engineer Mie HE dequilnige notes staff changes and project steps. Messi M. Smith and KR. Jones completed an intensive course at Sydney Technical College. ME AL Eligon will start Monday December 14, 1848 and work on Camp Street bird wiring Soul Circle Park shed lighting Margaret Street Johnson Street substation reorganization to add power for Vanderfeld and Reid. Streetlight circuit rearrangement and Mussin W and H. Biggs low tension extension to follow. High tension pole renewal in Flint Street and hospital main feed upgrade from Ferry Street substation pending.
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Messi M. Smith
KR. Jones
Sydney Technical College
AL Eligon
Camp Street
Soul Circle Park
Margaret Street
Johnson Street
Vanderfeld and Reid
Mussin W
H. Biggs
Victoria Park
Flint Street
Ferry Street
Cowra Becomes Key Link in Regional Electricity Growth
Cowra has emerged as an important development in electricity use since 1930s. In 18 years demand rose from 49,009 units to 500,080 units as South Electricity Supply expanded capacity. A new coal fired station at Cowra was established using a turbine from Brisbane, boosting regional supply toward Port Kembla and Sydney via the Lachlan Valley, with Wyangala Dam preventing rationing.
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B. Opie
South Electricity Supply
Cowra
Wyangala
Ogle
Aare
Cowmell
Ses
Faust
Brisbane
Ovle
Port Kembla
Burrinjuck
Orange
Lithgow
Sydney
Lachlan Valley
Forbes
Purkes
Dubbo
ROLA Advertising Claims Cleaning Benefits in Print
An advertisement touts internal cleansing with ROLA from F. L. Newcombe Forbes. The promo urges readers to trust RULA for stomach impurities and alertness while urging printing services for all needs from Advocates Wandle.
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F. L. Newcombe
Forbes
Municipal electricity debate reveals financial risks for Forbes
The Forbes Municipal Council argues against a County Council takeover of electricity services citing fear of higher rates and loss of local control. It warns over extended debt, admin costs, and cross-subsidies affecting ratepayers and municipal services. The Town Clerk’s input is urged before any step toward amalgamation.
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Forbes Municipal
Jemalong Shire
Government
NSW, Electricity Authority
Municipal Council
Toi
County Council
Forbes
Forbes Gapworks
Ancel
Hal
Olympic Swimming
Limheing
Ete
Oie
Jes
To & County Council
Add. Gunp
Members of Forbes M and D Celebrate Year in Festive Mood
About 40 members attended the Forbes M and D gathering on Wednesday night. The program included vocal and instrumental items, a playette, and a supper, with “Oscars” awards given to standout performers. John Reymond spoke on trophies to honor yearlong efforts and Dr. F J Kelleher praised the society’s productions during the year.
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Forbes M
D. Gorter
Rotirer
Marie Mewton
Philippa Swan
Bob Swan
Bow Mane
Philippa
Oscar
Turna
Haa
Haa Half-Shore In One, Ten Warded Same Year” When Announcement Was Made Sori
Jack Reymond
Gresar
Ant Well Macs
John Reymond
F. J. Kelleher
Building Permits Approved in Forbes Meeting
Forbes council approved multiple building applications on inspector C J Presa recommendation. Noel Cole Pty Ltd seeks alterations to a workshop on Ran kin Street valued 875 with permit 11840. R Anderson aims a wood and fibro garage on William Street valued 75. George Saxker plans a wood and bro garage covering parts of Farrand Street with Turner as owner. Subdivision proposal by F A Goodwin on Farrand Street would split Lot 5 into two parcels with frontage.
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Forbes Municipal
C. J. Presa
Noel Cole Pty Ltd
Rankin Street
Padilison
Department of Building Materials
R. Anderson
William Street
George Scaxiker
E. H W. Spencer
Wood and Bro
Farrand Street
L. T. Turner
Wood and Fibro
ub-Lot
F. A. Goodwin
Forbes
Trespass Notice Cited For Hunting On Prairie Vella Property
Notice warns that any person found hunting shooting or trespassing on ARDO PRAIRIE VELLA may be prosecuted. Previous permissions appear invalid creating dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardo
Prairie Vella
Janelle
Christmas Night With Santa At Bedgerabong School
A Bedgerabong event reports a Saturday night Christmas celebration at the school hall. Santa Claus distributed prizes from the decorated tree to about 90 children and several adults, with Mr McKellar the headmaster presenting prize books and reviewing the year. Weather and local notes follow, including mail days and a Harvest Festival plan for 1948.
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Bsedgerabong
Santa Clause
McKellar
Santa
Mr. Rodgers
Banta
Bante
Jira
Kimi
Plemerd
Ney
Parente
Mr. Mekkellar
John Gannell
Graham Mold
John Owen
Sth Claus
Belle Godden
Ble! Constable
Marian Constable
Len Wood
Brian Pout
Ghirley Kelly
Dorothy Coles
Barry Straney
John Ashcroft
Clas
Bruce McHellar
Robert Field
Walter Briggs
Noel Golding
Allan Stephens Pield
Margaret Pout
Frank Kelly
Margaret Allen
Garry
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Wil
Mullen's
Vandenberg Hotel
Forbes Cricket Association
W. Palmer
Rhbumatism
D. Grogan
Jean Knight
Edna Jean
SALON
Lachlan
Tintine
Jas. W. Parslow
Municipal Electricity Staff
Fortes Marcipal Chanel
EL Grimshaw
Leen Iy
Liverpool
London & Globe Ins. CO. Ltd
Inc
England
New Zealand
Ald. Hartcher
M County Council
G. Newell
Mver
Kidnays
B.O.R
D. Grogan, Forbes
Meagher
Hiei
John Meagher & Co., Pty., Ltd
Kane
Tex
Bedgerabong
Santa Claus
Porches
Ken Constable
Thaler Exaiiy & Lover
Bedgerabong-Carraboblin-Cariin
Jemolong Shire
Elnc
M. Brown
Mr. M. Rodgers
Brown
Bogan Gate
Bogan
Bodgerabong
Wartahs
J. Martin
Fullwood
McKay
Chew
Bird
Shaw
Booan Gate McKay
Kang Sur
King
Clem Hodges Pullwood
Constable
McKellar Bird
Thew
King . Masten
Martin
Coles
Nie Oely ‘Minghens
R. "Hodges
Schulte
Sundries
Clem Hodges
Blind
T. Hodges
N. Rodgers
H. Btraney
TH. McKillar
Bob Hodges
Mercantile Agency CO. Ltd
Bridge Gtheet
Jarvle
Bydney
ANA
Anbett Airwats
TAA
Pioneer Tourh
Barrier Reef
Murray Valley
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