Younger Set Annual Meeting Held in Reet Rooms
The annual meeting of the bows was held on Tuesday December 3 in the Reet Rooms. Mrs Tedilie of the Advisory Counties attended owing to the excellent work of Mrs Holme the president for lagtness and the wonderful cooperation of Mine ft Shoteray secretary. The offices of president and secretary were not alloted but will be elected at the annual meeting of 1997. Mr L Gagella deputy president until that time, Mr M Williams has been elected treasurer and Mr G Prichard responds to sil pui belty officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reet
Tedilie
Holme
Lagtness
Ft Shoteray
Mian L Gagella
Mian M
Turkeys Kill Snake in Fight Near Hawkan Property
At Mr J M Hawkan s property near Thurlatone Gookarmic a turkey pair attacked a snake length 47 inches. One turkey held the snake by the head the other by the tail. The battle lasted long enough to prove the turkey killed the reptile. One turkey died within minutes the other showed no major injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hawkan
Thurlatone
Gookarmic& Gera
Two Teachers Honored At Mid City School Presentations
Two instructors from the Mediate High School in Mi D Cumming and W Magill were guests of honor at Wednesday afternoon presentation gatherings. Fellow reg ataria members honored their departure and forthcoming marriage while noting promotions and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediate High School
Grimthe
Webal
Magill
Flugill
Mira
Missing Man Ian Allis Found Dead In Lachlan River
The body of 20 year old Ian Munro Allis was recovered near the river bank below the Forbes railway bridge after a two day river drag. Police and volunteers conducted the search under Bergh Blanchard with Mr Cumming’s support. A coronial inquiry will follow. funeral held at the Church of England section.
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Ian Munro Allison
Lachlan
Forbes
Bergh Blanchard
Cui
Het Aimee Charwe
Wheat Receivals at Forbes Silos Weather Update
Heavy rains closed Forbes wheat silos for a week and may reopen this weekend if dry. C. M. Q. wheat received to date reaches 110,993 bushels. Notices state that only dry faultless wheat at a weight limit will be accepted, with second grade milling wheat received separately. Wilting tourney details follow in the advertising column.
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Forbes
Sandard
Wool Sales Reach Fresh Seasonal Peak Amid Strong Demand
The market on Wednesday offered 5018 bales at high season levels with bids and private sales across regions. High clearance and continued confidence from buyers, including Continent support, marked the session as brokers listed names like Cobgroft Armidala Underwood Quirindi and Jowett among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdabrough, Mor, & Co
Auiloway
Bredford
Gueetmut Paleit Helen
A. BI. Cobgroft
Armidala
Mid Mir
Underwood
Quirindi
L. Machmath
Borenore
Tate Mad J
A McCalman
Warren
Bid
Pastoral Coropany
Narrombne
Sid
F. W
CH Mangan
Varrabandad
Heitale i Jowett
Trongie
Twogood's Corner Bought by Greg McGirr Party
Mr Greg McGirr and his sons Jack Raymond and Gregory, visiting Forbes yesterday, completed a contract with the local bank to purchase the block known as Twogood's Corner. The announcement was welcomed by residents of Yoree Lhelpn.
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Gree. McGirr
Forbes
Jack
Raymond
Gregory
Twogood’s Corner
Yoree Lhelpn
Trundle Tragedy Death of Rev Harris Shock Local District
Trundle and surrounding districts reel after the death of Rev Stan G Harris Rector of Trundle for over three years. He was found dead in the Rectory yard on Wednesday in what is believed to be a sudden death after tending his dog. The tragedy follows reports of possible electricity and weather-related causes, with the wedding of Harris to Miss Marshall from Hill End planned in Sydney. The funeral procession proceeded to Mittagong for interment with pastors from Forbes Parkes and Condobolin in attendance.
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Forhea
Trundle
5. G. Harris
St John's Forbes
F. Weston
Elirgymin
Amd
Sydney
Miss Marshall
Hill End
Dubbo Olympic Pool Season Takings Rise
The Dubbo Olympic pool season began in September and has taken in 21028. Total attendances reach 2773 with 15370 adults and 12362 children including season and concession ticket holders.
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Dubbo Olympic
Hospital Additions for Forbes Nurses Quarters
Secretary J K Otten and Government architect Parkes visited Forbes to review new nurses quarters at the District Hospital. Plans include temporary prefab blocks and remodeling of the old brick building, with a proposed six to eight room addition and an estimated cost around £10,000. Final approval may take up to a year as preliminary plans are drafted.
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J. K. Otten
N.S.W. Hospital
Forbes
Parkes
Thomson
Lim
Parken
Europe
Benson
Tastriot Superintendant of Public Works
Bathurst
Rocuna
Ald Thin
Mr. Booson
Town business heir plans modern buildings on site
A town business heir, Mr. Meirr, told an Ad Vocaln representative he plans to erect up to date shaped buildings on the site. He will delay construction while he secures and surveys the property, selecting Manch nett as the property recipient before proceeding.
Forbes Butter Factory Sees November Output Change
Forbes Butter Factory produced 49 351 lb of butter in November with suppliers paid 10d per lb, down slightly from last year while supplier pay rose 4d per lb. Total distribution reaches £2035 5s 10d and ice sales show strong gains. Mr A Atkinson, butter maker at Forbes factory, accepts a post at Hawkesbury Agricultural College and plans to start early next year.
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Forbes
Huahrinma
A. Atkineog
Forbes Taotary
Weenie
Hawkesbury Agricultural
Corinella Sale: Four Blocks Disposed in Forbes
The Corbette Station sale in Forbes was held in the OWA rooms yesterday by Commonwealth Wool & Merchant Co. Edward Weaver & Co Forbes oversaw the process. Block I sold to Mr 0 McPhilamny at £4 per acre. blocks 4 and 5 to Joe McCormack at £4 May and £4 6 per acre respectively. block to Mr C H Eidola ai Losi fer wom. Tooke 2 and J belong privately. details unclear due to damaged text.
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Corbette
Forbes
OWA
Commogwealth Wool & Mrogade Co
Ltt
Sydney
Edward Weaver &Co
McPhilamny
Joe McCormack
Gore
Mr. C. Ih
Eidola Ai Losi
Tar
Improved Market at Forbes Cattle Sale Report
The Forbes market last Tuesday saw 300 head yarded with prime lots selling readily despite fewer metropolitan buyers. Prices rose about 1 to 2 per bond with steers generally around £6 12s to £7 and cows and vealers in the £4 to £6 range. Salers and buyers listed include Butler & Co, Hanlon & Co, Moore Brooke & Co, J.T. Woods, J.C. Keane, Loyds, W. K Garnsey Home Ltd, and others. The Portmaster notes next War Pensions payment on December 27 and old pensions on December i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Forbes
Salum
Butler & Co. Steere
Boltore Bayley
Vealore
Han
J.C. Keane
Geers
Cown
Holfore
Vealere
Bolle Ea
Loyds
Steere
W. K Garnsey Home. Ltd
Belfers
Vealers
Porbes
Caskets Free and Charmonan Powder Gifts Feature
An old style ad touts free caskets and Charmonan snow powder products. It lists market items with prices in shillings, describing powders, jars, and a Cree Charmo san title. Stores are overwhelmed with shoppers for these gifts, amid bold declarations.
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Chanmeaan Christina
Undammsee
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Forbes Silos
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Twogood's Corner
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