Old Hands Return to Forbes Town Players Reunite
Former Forbes residents Barry Wilma and bricklayer Batle Byrne return with notes of the town’s past. Byrne travels from LA via Queanbeyan, planning a Sunday train to Orange, while Wilma, once with the Calary gold field and Newtown football circles, resumes local ties and serves as West Queanbeyan’s treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Wilma
Batle Byrne
Metropolitan
Byrne
Queanbeyan
Willigme
Orange
Williams
Forbes
Leachlun
A J. Jobmaon
New Zealand
Pak
Dekater
Newtown
West Queanbeyan
Tye Ben Eld
Cme
Tiene
George Dunn
Railway Emecutive offers bonus to retain key staff
In the UK the railway executive offers employees a bonus of 1 for staying in the job to retain key grades. The incentive aims to recruit and keep essential staff, with eligibility tied to remaining in service for a specified tenure.
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Emecuvp
Hes
We Manta
New Books for Forbes Library Shelves
A list of adult fiction titles and authors added to Forbes Public Library shelves. Notable names include Christie, Heyer, Dickens, Wodehouse, and Wallace, among others, with varied genres from mystery to drama and romance. Some OCR errors persist but the core item is the new book acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADILT
MM. Burchell
Caryl
Homeward Berne
F. Chattertots
Evans
Christie
B M. Clay
Bayage Biewest
ML Lagi
Lothar
Diem of Lambeth
Mistijehaum
A. Nash
A. T. Plumevr
CT. Pratt
J. B. Prientley
Hk Randall
Hoberta
W. Roden
A. Boonlel
Snifett
Bemish
E. Wallace
River
Wallace
Mim Bilver
Bray
P. Wemporth
Tnimi le Jorn
Wodehouw
P. Wrise
Sheep lice spread to far western districts
Officials report sheep lice spreading to far western districts of New South Wales after years of relative freedom. Air Farm, an assistant veterinary officer of the Department of Agriculture, noted the pest’s gradual advance and urged monitoring and control measures.
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New Sowkh Wialem
Air FM
Senin Veterinary
Department of Agriculture
Ford
Three Months Gaol For Vagrancy in Local Case
A 65 year old man, Albert, was sentenced to three months hard labor for vagrancy after appearing before Mr. F Horsiton on Wednesday. He had previous arrests for drunkenness, with no possessions to sustain himself. The bench warned he must reform, noting his town and personal failure, and considering future penalties or pension eligibility if he fails to change. Information about related property cases and cement pad guidance followed in court remarks.
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F Horsiteton
Adbert
Mrrsen
Quandialla Bowling Club Opens Officially in 1967
Quandialla hosts the official opening of the Quandialla Bowling Club in a sunny pavilion ceremony attended by visitors from Coote, Temora, Barmedman and Grenfell. Local dignitaries, club members, and visitors praise the initiative, commend the green development, and pledge support for the 1961–1967 season as Weddin Shire officials offer congratulations. The day includes a tea for the Ladies' Bowling Club and a run of match play showcasing teams from Quandialla, Stockinbingal, and surrounding towns.
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Breen
Cootemurdin
Temorna
Barmedmnan
Parbes
Young
Dea
L. ‘Troumaay
Aenean
Leelcn Vacetas
Quandiala
Matthews
Weddin Shire
Kelly Bland Shire
Quandialla
Crete
Devie (Forbes
de Lacie
Elleryndcombe
Pireac
Quandialia
W. Mainwaring
Trouhaeann
Allan
Bamlow
W Graham
Sherwin
Curtin Longhurst
Culley
Minnley
Auyes
Dabritt
Connelly
Paddington Shield cricket race resumes after recess
Forbes and District Cricket Association to resume the Paddington Shield after Christmas with Capstans and Bedgerabong tied on 30 points leading thefield. Federals hold 24, Y C W 22, while results from December 2 show Federals beat Post Office Hotel and Capstans defeated Y C W. Ex-Servicemen vs Wirringa and Bedgerabong vs Capstans loom next, with Sunday fixtures at South Circle Pere and Spooner Oval captains listed.
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Forbes and District Cricket Association
Bedgerabong
Federals
Y.C.W
Post Office Hotel
Capatans
Wierings
Andra
Spooner Oval
Capitany
Huple
Wow
Methediniv
Meaghers
Bouth Circle Pere
Etmrp
Grinsted Cup Chicas Look To Second Round Replay
Grinsted Cup action resumes with Chicas set for a second round replay after a recess as VFor ben faces Quandialia on Spooner Oval. Forteshea clings to the trophy after reclaiming it from Ganowindra on November 4, with a mix of veterans and three new players in the lineup. Capt. C. Elis leads a squad featuring A. Fowler, R. Filet, Low Foes, W. Morrison, Berl, Jones, Clifford, Flannery, and Soares as they push for the title.
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Grinsted
Vforben
Quandialia
Spooner Oval
Forteshea
Ganowindra
Association 1
Geveral
C. Elis
A. Fowler
R. Filet
Low Foes
W. Morrison
Berl
Les Jones
W.W. Clifford
Flannery
J. Soares
Forbes v Bedgera Bong A friendly match at Spooner Oval
Forbes beat Bedgerabong 120 to 71 in a friendly at Spooner Oval on Sunday. Forbes standout was Eis with 20 runs and three wickets, while Bedgerabong’s A Fowker and C Jones top scored with 92 and 24 respectively. bowling figures included Hodges 3/80 and Noakes 2/23.
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Forbom
Bedgerabong
Spooner Oval
Picrg
Rune
Cee Eis
Forbes
Lopacorbig
Clifford
White
A. Fowker
C. Jones
Bedgeraboug
Ro Hodges
Government to Buy 16 Ships Amidst Shortage Plan
The Commonwealth Government announced a program to order 16 new ships to ease coastal shipping shortages. Senator McLeay said fourteen will be built in Australian yards at Whyalla and Eden and two in Britain, with a total cost near £6.5 million. The plan aims to boost iron ore transport and support long term supply chains.
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G. Mebeay
Kocel
Team
Britain
Benator McLeay Sald
Colllere Wo Servi Btw
Queensland
Caliide Montfie Ia
Whyalla and Evece
Whylla
McLray
Corrie Credit
Tracie
Duty Free Farm Goods Concessions Touted by Government
The Podera Government planned duty free imports of farm equipment and materials for rural producers. Senator G O Sullivan urgedParlers and Settlers in a letter detailing concessions. The measure extended until January 1, 1902 and applied to items such as wire fencing, burnished wire, iron and roofing nails, and plough discs.
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Podera
G. O'sullivan
Paruers
Perticglar
Unclear OCR: Western New Booth Whales Drive Kills Rise
Fragmentary report notes a Western New Booth region facing rapid deaths and a rising rate of killings linked to a drive season. Mentions bans, a marriage licence, a hunting permit, and disturbed conditions with scattered details.
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Ageiow
New Booth
Bannaroos
Downey recalls holiday meeting with Davis Cup figures
Bruce Downey teller at Rural Bank says he mingled with American Davis Cup players during his city stay. He notes watching the Davis Cup ties with officials including Mr Hicks and Manny Wonderman, and mentions possible returns of Melchian and others from Wollongong.
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Bruce Downey
Frank Shinidas
Gorreou
Quaste" Moran
Baniches
Downey
Mr. Hicks
Met
Bid Addleston
Manny Wonderman
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Cattle Prices Fall at Homebush Sale
News Service reports Homebush sale saw 40 668 sheep and lambs penned. Cattle yarded poor quality with prices mixed. best bullocks 110s to 13s 6d per hundredweight, sheep and cows weaker. No clear outreach on remaining sales figures or names.
Presbyterian Church Notes on Missionary Appointment
A January ceremony at St Andrew's marks Stever Morrison and G Morrison being set apart for the Australian Inland Mission by the ATM. Morrison will serve Hull's Creek Nuning Hieanne in Western Australia, likely arriving in February to join Sister H Martin at Forbes District Hospital. Further service details and dates will be announced by the ATM board.
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1. Andrew's
Ste
T. Morrison
Diugster
Mir
Mro. G. Morrison
Litthe Bale Carcanalgie
Tee
Inlang Mission
Presiyter Ha Church of Australia
Slater Morreen Hea Bean
ATM
Hull's Creek
Australia eyes rapid freezing meat and fruit supply
World Food Shortage era prompts Australia to expand quick freez ing capacity for beef, fruit, and vegetables. Officials study rapid freezing to preserve cellular structure, enabling large scale exports and domestic adequacy amid rising hunger and a push for new depots and infrastructure.
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Australia
Sydney
Lachlan Valley Development League Debate Over Membership
Waugeela Shire Council may skip the Lachlan Valley Development Scheme after high initial-year contributions. Council and president discuss long term goals, with Dr Brien calling it potentially Australia’s biggest concern. A letter from the League’s president and secretary is awaited before a decision is made.
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Waugeela Shire
Lachlan Valley
Mir. Pret Cahill
M. J Whitby
Meheula Frerey
Cahill
Cornell
P. Menhlilam
SW Brien
TVA
Pennenure Valley Authority
America
Lachland
Ubis
Poe Cornell
J. Hallatone
Holtie
Cr AO
Oliver
Australia
Dr. Brien
Atari
Edgelis
Halistone Edgell
League
Toe
Alt Porches
Cornsack Bulkhead Demand Spurs Bulk Handling Upgrades
The Minister for Agriculture Ms Graham opened the Werris Creek bulk handling sub-terminal amid rising corn sacks costs. She said bulk sacks help manage high costs and overseas supply challenges. The Werris Creek facility will receive wheat in bulk and support future sub-terminals to bolster storage and scheduling capacity.
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Ms Graham
Werris Creek
New South Wailea
Graham
Werria Creek
Parken
Termota
Wrrria Creek
Colomertima in Rowe Renovated for Open-Air Concerts
A mid century structure in Rowe has been renovated for open air concerts. The project aims to create a venue suitable for large public performances and cultural events, linking historical architecture with contemporary music programs.
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Rowe
Migrant’s Christmas Eve crisis ends in suspended sentence
Jan Pache, a 36 year old migrant, attempted self harm at the Garden of Hoses Cafe in Cowra on Christmas Eve after recounting war trauma in Poland and Germany. Police reports describe a crowded scene and transfer to Cowra hospital where a doctor found him ill. he later faced imprisonment but received 12 months suspended on good behavior.
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Garden of Hoses
al Cowra
Tme
Kendal Trent
KMD
Jan Pachel
Cowra
Pache
Chearge
Kk. Tiglin
Squire
Egrert
Owensen
Churden of Rowe Cafe
Cowry Hospital
Aukina
Poland
Germany
Polanid
Wes
Jan Pechel
Australia
Mit
Tito
St John’s Notes Nest Sunday Epiphany Message
Fragmentary church note recalls Epiphany Sunday focusing on the Visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Emphasizes Jesus as light and savior for both Jews and Gentiles, urging faith and devotion.
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Michael Rennie
Dismew
Rudyard Kipling
Kim
Errol Flynn
Dean Stockwell
Penny Edwards
the “Forbes Advocate
Phese Nembers
Eaet Poe Bare Bo
Ome
Forbes Public Library
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Harry
Tyas
Iitpice
Pope
Toryorree
L. Jones
Malloy
Fykea
J. Rolfe
H Flannery
B Sullivan
O Fraser W Gronham
D. Dwyer
PL Gibson
J. Field
L Forbes
R Peagley
A Kennedy
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M. Nicholson
A Dickinson
J Sharp
D Sanderson
M. Merritt
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Mraghers
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G. Antran
J. Feeney
N. Birt
B Birt
Jones
J. Johnson
L. Judd
G Ames
G. Chandler
I ‘Brummell
M. Flood
Forbes v. Bedgerabong
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Etla Lon
M. OL Hodges
Jones N. RB. Hodges
Soarnen Col Hodges
Hullivar Pot Daley
Clifford T. Hodges
Clifford Clem Hodges
R Hodes
Eile N. Field
Fe Noakes
Eile
Hodges
Elia H. McKellar
Jones Lex
B. Guilivan
Wo Cmord
A. Power
CC Jon
Hodere
A. Fowher
Noakes
Tl. Jones
Noakes W. Clifford
Kellar
Hendly
Clem Hodges
Bille
Micellar
G. Arnall
C . Hodes
N. BR. Hodges
Antram Ibe
Tb Calin Hodwen J. Soames
B. Sullivan
M Hodges
Ben Troy Hoty
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BR. Rodgee
RL Noakes
Ho McHellar
Colt Wodgen
Hoy Hodges
Ene
Shigong
Max Melchian
Rater
Nais
Wollongong
Miller Or
Homebush
Tirana
Jaroduc- Hott
Ang Economaton
Forbes NePcor
Fornell
Lachlan Valley Development League
St. John’s Notes
Peugeot
Wervier
Suapenvision
L. J. Johnson
Templar Street
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