Alderman Kam Elected Amid Campaign Rhetoric
City council meeting opened with a tense exchange as Alderman Kam was elected vice-chairman amid remarks about avoiding spotlight. Aldermen Meagher and Ramis debated priorities while the mayor dismissed secondary motions, and Kam’s election drew comments about aiding reelection.
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Dangerous Driving Case In Forbes Streets Court
Hilton John Kelly, motor mechanic, faced Forbes Street court for driving at dangerous speeds endangering the public. Witnesses placed speeds between 15 and 30 mph as Kelly claimed slower. Magistrate fined £2 with 8s 5d costs and 14 days hard labour if unpaid.
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Tonkin Street
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Merillon
A. Arnold
Bard
Country Bowls Championship Opens Amid Record Entry
The single handed country bowls championship began on Monday at the metropolitan grounds with a record entry of 24 shillings, surpassing all prior country carnivals. Forbes players feature in early rounds, many by forfeit, with venues listed as Victoria Park Chatswood Kane Bay and Mungville among others.
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Forbes
J. Lowe
Lithgow
N. L Rhodes
Victoria Park
L. Gerothy
Woolongong
W. Fry
Chatswood
T. McMurray
W. Q. Firth
Walkend
Kane Bay
A. D. HL Nelson
E.G. Unscovue
Wyong
Mung
HL Ziwhike
Wellington
T. McKiurray
Revered Travelling Minister Sande to Preach at St Andrew’s
Rev R C Sands currently supplies the pulpit at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Forthe la. He recently returned from Europe after four years in church work aiding convalescent soldiers. He will depart for Europe again in a few weeks. During his visit he shared reflections on quotes by Samuel Sanday and Sir William Hamilton, noting his travel and wartime experiences in the South African and colonial contexts.
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Andrew's Presbyterian
John Colinns
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Storkativorm
South Africa
Canada
Australia
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Goudenrall
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Weadem
Fant
Sands
Sir William Hamilton
Edinburgh University
William
Sydney press depravity sparks press ethics clash
A controversial critique from The Glen Innes Examiner targets Sydney newspapers for sensationalism, intruding into private life and church matters while neglecting country news. The piece accuses rival papers of bias and overblown exclusives, noting sensational interviews and front page theatrics amid national issues.
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Glen Innes Examiner
Sydney
Advocate
Vesa
Hoppers Pest Invasion Threatens Wide Regions
Reports from Morhos and Penk Huta describe a severe hopper outbreak sweeping belts of country. Old residents recall a plague two and a half decades ago when Parkes proved nearly impossible to manage. The Trundle Star notes diversions thickly infested and moving toward Forbes, with pests forming a broad front across the region.
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Boyne
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Parkes
Trundle
Forbes
Film Flashes at Strand Nightly Showings
The Strand features a busy slate with Toy Many Crooke starring Mit red Davis and Lloyd Hughes. A good girl invites crooks to her house to study types for her hook with gun. Lofty Flyme in College Alao Christi comedy Pay Me. Also, Buffalo Bull June in A What Tomine and a wild stampede scene. Friday night Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer special Rookies and more, plus western thrills and a musical interlude. An Australian film also mentioned.
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Mitred Davis
Lloyd Hughes
Crooks
Pere
Bennie
The Death of James T Spice in Lachlan River
The late James Thomas Spice a Forbes and Bogan Gate farmer died after a drowning incident in the Lachlan River on January 20. A party including Dan Sweeney and Mrs Maxwell and others searched for him with divers about 18 people aiding. he did not survive. He was 28, survived by his widow and two children, plus parents and siblings. funeral held for him at the Roman Catholic cemetery with marking tributes from old schoolmates.
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Lachlan River
Forbes and
Bogan Gate
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Gilrot
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Eastwood
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Father Fox
Forbes
Sydney journalism under fire for depravity and bias
A fragment argues that city papers neglect rural grievances while courting sensationalism. The piece condemns Sydney journalism for license and lack of balance, claiming outback voices are ignored despite rural ambitions and development hopes.
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Outback
Famous Cinematographer Dal Clawson to Shoot Forbes Film
Hollywood cinematographer Dal Clawson and director Reed plan a Forbes shoot this weekend under arrangement with Strand Theatre manager R. P. Grinsted. Patrons on February 13 and 14 will witness demonstrations by the team famed for directing and photographing popular film favorites.
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Forbes
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Dal, Claweon
Shine Stock and Property Agent Lugowra Listing
P J Shine stock and property agent announces a list of applications for Lugowra listings with correspondence invited from interested parties.
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Correapondoam
Crystal Palace to Host Forbes Film Studio Setup
A Forbes film project will shoot February 12 at the Crystal Palace Sydney stage transformed into a studio. Mr Reed and Mr Clawson will pick players to begin work, four scenes will feature notable buildings and scenery, with a premiere at The Strand Forbes the following week.
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Strand
Forbes
Dissolution of Partnership Notice in Forbes
Hugo and Hugo announce the dissolution of their partnership as of January 1 1928. All firm accounts must be published by February 24 and settlements of debts and credits requested by month end. The business continues under the name V A Hugo Carrier. Signed A Hugo.
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