Housing ballot at Forbes on January 23
A housing ballot for three bedroom homes, organized by the Housing Commission, is scheduled for Forbes in January. The senior clerk from the Orange District Office will visit Forbes to inspect homes under construction and conduct the Forbes three bedroom hall ballot.
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Forbes
Connell
FP. J. Cahillier
Orange District
One Housing Commimion
Council
Forbes Tenancy
le Oald
Cowell
Mir. McKinnon
Commission
Mesars
Ford& Pen
Templar Street
Porthea— Tours
C. A. Kelly
Banned as drivers for three years
Arthur Baston and John H. Willama, both of Kirkcaldy, were banned from driving for three years after court heard they caused injuries in a crash. They each suffered compound leg fractures and one man had a fractured elbow. Sergt W Sharkey testified at the hearing.
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Oppel Biresis
Ton
Sergt. W. Sharkey
Arthur Baston
John H. Willama
Kirkcorwell
Parkes Claims as Killing Centre Readied
The Parkes and Cantriet Chevanber of Commerce pressed for Parkes to be favored as a country killing centre. They submitted representations to local member Mr FR C Medcalf MILA and obtained limited backing from the Municipal Council. The Chobang Shire Council was asked for support but did not engage and took no action.
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Parkes
Cantriet
FR. C. Medcalf
Mila
Chobang
License Transfer Licensing Police Deny Opposition
Licensing police did not oppose the transfer of the license of the W. English on a matter concerning Metropolitan Hotel. The application was adjourned until January 2.
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W. English
Wnt
Forbes Mayor says gas can be produced by experienced labour
Forbes Alderman P. Conridge told an Advocate representative that gas could be produced by skilled workers after his return from Sydney. The interview followed public alarm over a gas shortage affecting cooking, heating, and industry, with residents reporting almost no gas and officials unable to explain the cause or arrange immediate fixes. The town faced staffing gaps at the gasworks, a temporary appointment of a stokers’ lead, and calls for formal inquiries, while officials sought subsidies and longer term solutions from higher authorities.
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Forbes
Camp Hill
Obo
Pas
J. Collins
Grange
Saa
Nea
Ben Ana Vise
Bie
Bice
Conridge
W. Barrett
Tly Parkes
Forbes Works
Moral Deterioration of NSW Drivers Blamed
Mr. A A Shoebridge, addressing road transport and tramways, cites moral deterioration as the cause of NSW’s record road deaths. He calls for a streamlined attack on speeding, drinking before driving, and inexperience, urging road users to value others and curb selfish indifference or face ongoing deadly accidents.
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TL Conciencee
A. A. Shoebridge
New South Wales
Sholbridgs
Dairy Farmers to Receive Loan Assistance
The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. E. J. Graham, announced a relief scheme for needy dairy farmers. The Commissioners of the Rural Bank will provide advances at 1 percent interest, via dairy companies or to individual farmers, with a three year repayment period and possible deferments. Agreements will be between the Bank and dairy companies, with security at the Bank’s discretion.
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E. J. Graham
Burs
Grehen
New Member Welcomed by Younger Set at Club Meeting
At a Younger Set gathering Lay Monday night the Tone Flags orchestra was approved to play at club dances every three weeks. Eighteen members and the advisory committee attended. Dored Kelly was welcomed to the club.
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Nots
Tone Flags Orchestra
Dored Kelly
Stoppage of Western Industry From Blackouts
Large scale blackouts announced for Wellington Dabba and other Southern Electricity Supply towns caused seven hours of restrictions in five periods yesterday. Porches hours listed from 6.30 am to 10 am 11.30 am to 1 pm 1 2 00 4 pm 6.20 7 pm and 8 5 0 9 pm. Officials sought to revise times as central west industry warned to pause operations amid gas shortages and staffing issues.
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Wellington
Dabba
Forbes
Parkes
Conde
Central West
Forbes District Hospital Subsidy Rate Increase
Mr F J Cahill MLA for the district reports receipt of correspondence from the Health Department. The letter references his representations on behalf of the Board regarding an increase in the hospital subsidy rate.
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Juilandia
Fiman
Korea
Corporel Beek
Cees
Belgium
Ushi
Forbes District
F. J. Cahill
Health Department
Mr. Cahill
Board of
Parkes Soldier Charged With Attempted Murder
A Parkes soldier, Beott George Patriot f Beott, is charged with attempted murder of an 18 year old from Nowra after a drinking bout in Parkes. Police allege an altercation occurred at Mentacie Military Supply Depot. a shot was fired near the youth. Bail set at £300 with sureties, case to appear before Purkee Court on January 10.
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Parkes
Nowra
George Patriot
F Beott
Beott
Mentacie
Dlachery
Values Remain Static at Homebush
The report shows Homebush values unchanged with cattle at 3540 yards and prime at 150 shillings per unit, indicating stable market readings despite listing odd characters in the fragment.
It Takes a Lot of Will to Be a Wisp
A reflective brief notes the challenge of embodying a elusive nature. It contemplates the balance between resolve and fragility shaping a poetic image.
Stealing from Forbes Stores Leads to Public Case
In a shoplifting case, the defendant admitted taking a mugger basin an ashtray a toy dog and a lady's slip belonging to Harris Arthur Foservs Ltd. Constable Kelly praised the defendant as truthful. The prosecutor noted no prior convictions. The judge warned of future detention if repeated.
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Elelly
Head
P. HB. Harris
Arthur & Co
Foservs Ltd
Kelly
Get. Holmes
Cycling and Athletic Carnival Set for Next Week
Forbes Cycling and Athletic Club plans a combined carnival at Hippooter Oval next Thursday night January 17 with five cycling races and several foot races. Boxing events are added with details to follow, featuring Ted McGlynn of Parkes and other local cyclists and runners.
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Forbes
Electrical workers restore power after severe storm
Murray McDonald and the Shire electrical staff battled freezing conditions to repair damaged lines in Jemalong area. By midnight power was restored as lines downed in the river were disentangled, crews faced wet cold and tangled poles. Steel cattle crate and tent were ripped apart. hail shattered windows. telephone lines and hangar doors sustained damage. several properties suffered roof losses. Forbes Court heard nine people, including a woman, charged with drunkenness with fines under sixpence.
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Storss
Murray McDonald
Shire
Jemalong
Abelighta
McDonald
Enag
Rheda
Menara Crouch
Killingbeck
McPhail
Ballard
Fraser
Soldier Epuiler
Mr. Eil- Place
Levi
Condobolin
Courage of Captain Carlson Defines the Flying Enterprise Drift
Editorial lauds Captain Kurt Carlson for risking all aboard the Flying Enterprise. Duty and integrity trump personal gain as the daring voyage captures the era’s seafaring spirit. The message honors fearless seamanship and the Viking tradition, urging steadfast duty beyond danger.
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Flying Enterprise
Kurt Carlson
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