Xmas Relief Hope for Unemployed at Forbes Council Meet
Alderman Gunn reported wireless word that the Commonwealth Loan of 29 to 30 million pounds was over subscribed. A surplus of 194 thousand pounds would be shared as unemployed relief for Forbes, with urged apportionment to municipalities. A plan to contact MP Keast to push relief through was adopted, prompting a council meeting if funds arrive.
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Forbes Gound
Ald. Gunn
Witeless
M.G.W
Keast
Forbes Council
Keasl
Relief Council
Keane
Curtailed Advances Warned By Banks
Sydney Friday banks warn that ongoing government demands will force curtailment of lending to other customers. They note £70,000,000 advanced to Australians and governments over three years and urge balanced budgets and cost cuts to avert danger to primary and secondary industries. Banks stress no desire to dictate policy and say they will assist as resources allow.
Xmas Appeal Funds Drive Forbes Hospital Donations
Xmas Appeal seeks funds for Forbes Hospital as the Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary reports £25 received since the last acknowledgment. Mrs M Letchford accepted the donation, praising the workers’ charity. Mr A B King of Hanking Street miniature golf links sent a cheque though he is in Sydney. Maidment’s Central Service Station staff contributed £2 5s 6d. With four days left, donors giving 10s 6d or more become voting subscribers to the institution. The latest donation list notes entries from Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary Wheatley, AB King Shelley, Maidment, Mrs Maidment, and others totaling £72 4s 6d.
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Ladies’ Hospital
Auxiary
M. Letchford
A. B. King
Hankin Street
King
Sydney
Obituary notice for John Joseph Huckley of Rae Street
The funeral of John Joseph Huckley of Rae Street took place last Friday to the local cemetery. He was eight years old and had worked at the Lachlan cordial factory for 20 years. Born in Forbes, he lived here all his life. Survived by a widow, five daughters and two sons: Mesdames H Rock and A Hugo and T Wall, Kathleen and Lily, Tom Peak Air, and Jack Forbes.
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John Joseph Huckley
Rae Street
Lachlan
Forbes
Mesdames
H. Rock
Newcastle
A. Hugo
T. Wall
Kathleen
Lily
Tom
Peak Air
Jack Forbes
Wage cuts harsh Xmas message from Australia House
London officials report Australia House announces salary reductions above £726 sterling. Sir G. Ryrie is listed as the heaviest and plans to implement widespread cuts, marking a poor Christmas gift for staff. The announcement follows Canberra’s initial cable signaling reductions in pay.
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London
Australia House
Canberra
G. Ryrie
Forbes Aldermen Propose Monthly Financial Meetings
At a council gathering Forbes aldermen voted to hold monthly financial meetings between regular sessions to focus on financial problems. Alderman Keone moved the plan and Alderman Wilson urged solid fiscal effort emphasizing labor over materials to boost employment. A Christmas attraction at Forbes Miniature Golf Links offers a surprise competition without skill required, promising equal chances for prizes. details run in the advertising column.
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Forbes
Ald
Keone
Wilson
Forbea Miniature Golf Linka
Thia Lalue
Wheat Advances Bill Passed After Amendments at Canberra
The Wheat Advances Bill passed all stages in Canberra on Wednesday morning after amendments. It provides payments to farmers who had sold their wheat and grants the Minister power to arrange advances by any prescribed authority rather than the Commonwealth Bank. The advance is set at 3d per bushel, with the Bank only promising a 2s 6d guarantee, but Mr. Forde believes the Bank will back the Government.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Bank
Forde
Brutal assault in Sydney injures elderly woman
Fractured arm and nose after an attacker punched Julli Gereehel 87 while walking along Wright Road in Ryde yesterday afternoon. Thief grabbed her handbag and fled. Woman hospitalized in critical condition. Police later arrested a man in connection with the affair.
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Sydney
Julli Gereehel
Wright Road
Rummoyne
Auman
Adjournment Ends Session as Parliaments Break Up
Both state houses concluded business at a late hour and adjourned until January 20, signaling a lull in legislative activity after a tense session.
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Sydney
Hoth
Christmas as a daily state of mind and will
The piece argues Christmas can be created by the will, not by calendar date. It elevates daily life to Christmas level through creative thought, seeking peace and goodwill year round, with symbols like trees and carols serving as personal reminders.
Surprise as Wheat Bill tests Commonwealth Bank shift
London Thursday reports surprise that the Commonwealth Government negotiates the Wheat Bill with the aim of compelling the Commonwealth Bank to act as the Treasury desires. A financier questions whether bank management will move to the Treasury, warning an advance of three shillings per bushel could cost six to seven million pounds.
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London
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Treasury
Early Fire Destroys Camp Hill Home in Camp Hill
An eight room weatherboard house at Little Wombat and Oxford Streets Camp Hill burned down at 2 30 yesterday morning. The owner Mr Thomas Twist was away in Sydney and the building and contents were insured with Alliance Company through local agent J Cashman. The house was unoccupied and the fire destroyed both structure and contents with insurance covering 650 for the house 200 for contents and 160 for a piano.
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Little Wombat and
Oxford Streets
Camp Hill
Thomas Twist
Twist
Sydney
Alliance Company
J. Cashman
Plano
Appointments to High Court Bench Evatt and McTiernan
Acting Prime Minister announces the appointment of Doctor H. V. Evatt and Mr. A. E. McTiernan to the High Court Bench in Canberra.
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Canberra
Fenton
H. V. Evatt
K.C
A. E. McTiernan
High Court
Tax on Empty Homes Proposed by Boilermakers Union
The Labor Council last night adopted a proposal from the Boilermakers Union urging a ten shillings per week tax on all vacant houses. The aim is to deter landlords from seeking ejectment orders against tenants for non payment of rent and to curb property neglect.
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Bydney
Boilermakers’ Union
Labor Council
Empire's youngest critics in Australian judiciary
It is understood that on Bran nan's return to Australia the Ministry will offer him a High Court bench position, though acceptance is uncertain. Dr Evatt and Mr McTiernan are 36 and 37, among the empire's youngest tribunal members, each with distinguished bar careers. Dr Evatt is regarded as a leading constitutional lawyer in the Commonwealth.
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Canberra
Brannan
Australia
Evatt
McTiernan
Judicial Tribunal
Empire
Commonwealth
Boy Drowns After Fright at Cook's River
Sydney police report a drowning at Cook's River where Robert Linklaner entered the water with companions who saw him struggle. The others, frightened, fled the scene, abandoning him to his fate.
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Sydney
Robert Linklaner
Cook's River
Mayoral Allowance Cut Debated at Forbes Council Meeting
A motion to reduce Forbes Municipal Council mayoral allowance from £100 to £75 failed five to three. Alderman Wilson then moved a £50 cut, and another amendment proposing a 10 percent reduction on last year’s figure passed four to two as economies tighten.
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Forbes
Wilson
Wosen
Gunn
Dunn
Ald Bam
Couyell
Ald. Keane
Sum
Keane
Ilaml
Ist Forbes Troop to Camp at Wowingragong
Arrangements are made for the Ist Forbes Troop to camp at Wowingragong Thorn ton’s property from December 26 to 29. All sections will be represented including the Povera with the Cubs and Scouts. Boys will practice scouting activities, swimming canoeing gymnastics and cooking. Visitors are invited on Saturday 27 with expected many parents and friends.
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Forbes
Wowingragong
Mr. Gee
Thornton
Povera
Boya
Carbide Explosion Kills Forty In French Plant
A calcium carbide factory near Toulouse exploded in a powerful blast shaking the Paris region. Over a hundred workers were trapped in debris, with only three bodies recovered so far and fears that as many as forty may have died.
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Paris
Toulouse
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