Parkes Utility Truck In Road Smash Sparks Local Debate
Letter to the editor from Herbert T Biggs criticizes private enterprise and 40 hour week for World War II era woes while arguing government enterprise shares blame. Also reports Forbes motorbike crash injuring Mr J Boehm three miles from Forbes on Friday night with extensive bike damage.
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Mir
el Leonire
Mr. Leonire
Che Lane
Universal
J. Boehm
Forbes
Forbes Tech lighting crane classes amid recovery interest
The article notes approval for lighting in the Inter High School for Technical College classes at Forbes and plans for future lighting facilities. It describes a fatal accident near Forbes involving a Parkes district vehicle, with suspects charged, and outlines upcoming carpentry joinery and engineering classes at mobile unit operations in Forbes.
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Maur Tor
Technical College
Might
Wool
Technical College Clopsex
Oter
Mediate High School
Forbes
Allen
Im Forbes
New-Style Pressure Stove Introductory Mention
A new style pressure stove is described to burn for about an hour on a can of fuel. The device heats a container as it operates, indicating an early portable heating concept.
Free Screening Of Industry Films Teaches Farm Conservation
A free film screening at Friday evening showcased four color films and one black and white on farming techniques and soil conservation. The program included Oi Mau Harvesting, Under Western Skies, Permanent Agriculture, It s More The Hay, and a Salute to Agriculture with emphasis on erosion control and sustainable practices. TALC representative Merdim Williams thanked hosts for the invitation.
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Wraetur
Weatetu
USA
Mimdntmln Finn
Bnelpility
Oliver Fox
Merdim Williams
TALC
The Emperor Waltz Comes to Studio Theatre
The Emperor Waltz opens at Studio Theatre with lavish Technicolor scenery. Bing Crosby Joan Fontaine Billy Wilder Charles Brackett lead a 180-strong company trekking 1000 miles to Jasper National Park for royal era romance and grand palace ball scenes.
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Paramount Moat
Studio Theatre
Alps
Emperor Waltx
Jasper Natonal Park
Canadian Rockies
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Joan Fontaine
Billy Wilder
Charles Brackett
Crosby
Miss Fontaine
Tennis Draw Prepares for Semi Finals
The schedule lists round draws ahead of the semi finals with matches on February 11 and 23. No Hopers y faces Hep Cute and others like Boomerangs versus Tang while Ace Highs meets Night OwH as a bye is noted.
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No Hopers
Boomerangs
Tang
Waratatoo Veco
Bugs
Crackalarks
Rebine
Appeal Dismissed Over Motorcycle Licence Suspension
Neville J Hawthorn had an appeal against a motorcyclists licence suspension upheld by Mr. H G Cobley at Forbes Court. Judge Shortland in District Court dismissed the appeal, ruling a year without a licence would not harm the appellant. Costs were £5.
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Neville J Hawthorn
Lorne
HG. Cobley
Forbes Court
Shortland
District Court
The
Udgs
Appellant
PF. Hidden
R. Palmer
J. E. O'Toole
Crown
Tribute to Forbes Cricket Team and Captain in Test Match
A match report praises Forbes captain W Clifford and team for strong fielding and merited win while acknowledging Mir W McCabe and the Cricket Association. The narrative notes an early collapse of Forbes at 74 with notable batting and fielding, and mentions the observers predicting no pity for a potential abandonment and highlighting sportsmanlike conduct.
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Alon
B. Ring
Forbes
Juke Tanner
W Clifford
Mir W. McCabe
Graitell
Sunday Night Storm Impacts District Sports and Farming
Heavy rains across the district caused most sporting fixtures to be abandoned during the weekend. Forbes' allocation reached four points, mainly from a downpour around 1 am Monday. Farmers welcomed the downpours as pasture conditions may improve later in the month.
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Forbes
50 Metre Record Claimed At Purkes Carnival
The event saw A J McCracken Howison of Parkes clock 37.8 seconds for 50 metres in a Pool record effort though not recognised by Porches AS LS0 officials. He hit the ropes three times and followed with a 97.8 seconds over the same distance. Others posted times like 66 seconds for 100 metres.
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Purkes
A. J“Mccracken
Howison
Parkes
Porches
Tisa
Tim
Chapman
Sydney
M. Matthews
Kerry
Temora
Henderson
Forbes
Bus Service to Run Weekly From March One 1949
Notice states Porches West Wyalong Bus Service will operate one day per week on Tuesdays starting at 4 30 p m. The schedule change begins March 1 1949 and affects local travel plans for residents.
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Porches-West Wyalong
Forbes by election yields four candidates in tight poll
In the Forbes municipal by election 2322 electors voted to fill two alderman seats created by resignations. Elwyn Woods led with 1441 votes, John James Ryan 1183, John Anthony Meagher 1035, and Leslie Edward Turner 471 with 100+ electors absent. Informal ballots noted.
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Forbes
Ald. M. B. Gunn
Ald
A. M. Hall
Dempsey
Eweh Af
Church Street
Nelson Park
Coaity House
Newcomes
Qed
Elwyn Woda
M41
Vobes
J. J. Ryan
Meagher
John Anthony
Ryan
John James
Turner
Leslie
Edward
WooDs
Elwyn Reeves Hounsorm
Parkes Fire Brigade Averts Major Blaze At Flats Above Kenny Store
Parkes Fire Brigade responded Sunday night to a fire in a block of three flats above Thomas Kenny & Co. The blaze, originating in the Mr Kenny occupied flat, was brought under control with only smoke and water damage to the other flats. Mr Benny lost most possessions except a sewing machine and a refrigerator.
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Parkes Fire Brigade
Sundey
Barige
Thomas Kenny &Co
Parkes
Kenny
Benny
MacDERMOTT Innocent Claims Emerge From Chaplain
Long Bay gaol chaplain Charles Sumner cites reasons for MacDERMOTT’s innocence after a 1647 Bathurst murder conviction. He argues the crime involved altered evidence and asserts two judges found guilt while one did not, urging further truth testing.
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Long Bay
Charles Sumner
Sumner
Frederick Macedermutt
Bathurst Ber
Greplell Stireweeper
William Birry Livers
Cemetery Fence Fund Acknowledgments and Donations
A list of donors contributing to the cemetery fence fund includes Morris Bros five pounds, Mrs A J Willis one pound, Mrs A J Willy one, H A Bowler one, A Girdham one, E E Cowell one, Grinsted Family five, and A M Tilden one pound.
Grinsted Cup Team Prepares for Peak Hell Match
Grinsted Cup squad declares Sunday outing to Peak Hell with lineup featuring W. Clifford and W. Stone plus A. Ellie W. Morrison Prowler W. Smith T. Giteon L. Jones Elle G. Malloy and Dratsch A. Willi.
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Herbert T Biggs North
Forbes Tech
Reeven
Tao
Antran
Allen J Reede
Willisin Street
Thomas
Geeven
AdeLade
Ronald Antram
Cnpee
Com Parkes
Merves
Iran
Jr Fivickn
Feu Fi
Apollo
Bruce Smal
Tiskere
Malvern Star Electric
Harvester
Grenfell
Messrs
Woods and
Ryan New
Macdermott IS
Sumter
Macdermotts
Macderinott
S.S.W
Arthur Hughes & Co., Ltd
General Merchants, Forbes
Thones
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