Minister Offers Half Cost For King George V Park Works
Attendance totals 53 640 as Forbes Municipal Council seeks government subsidy for Hing George V Memorial Park improvements. Minister for Local Government E. Spoemer pledges to cover half the costs for drainage, levelling, tennis courts and related works if council submits plans, estimates and qualifications and provides any extra funds needed for completion and maintenance.
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Hing George V. Memorial Park
Hen. E. 5. Spoemer
H. O. Billett
King V. Memorial Park
Far Aa
Areet
Nis
Plana
Department For
Attendance and takings at Forbes Olympic Pool report
Attendance at the Forbes Olympic Pool from opening May 10 to January 10 totals show 1,804 adults 14,086 children and 20,430 season tickets, with 53,640 total entries and £400 01 1 in cash at turnstiles. Season tickets contribute £180 86. other receipts include costumes towels caps and deposits. Estimated yearly expenses range £800 to £900.
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Bartlett
Wyalong Hed Wits
Des
Feaach
Dubbo
Sean
Wea
Adilsiong
Building Matters Reported At Forbes Council Meeting
Forbes Municipal Council heard from building inspector C Parsons on dilapidated structures and a pending application from Mears Belgrove and Cameron for renovations and additions to premises on Lachlan Street. Notices were issued on several estates, including Stokes Estate and Bidkes Estate, with inspections confirming non compliance and disrepair. The inspector noted Local Government Act provisions were inadequate for some actions and directed further steps.
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Forbes Municipal Council
C. Parsons
Parsons
Eport
Mears
Belgrove
Cameron
Lachlan Street
Mir J. JG. Meciurr
North Sydney
Bewes
Revmorh
A. Bides
Bidkes
Stokes
Bolling
Court Lane
Rankin Street
C. Gaymard
Counell
Trapenter Way
Inter-town swimming meet fascinates crowd at local pool
Spectators packed the pool area for a public inter-town swimming night as Parkes visitors beat Forbes in a 220 yard relay thriller. Forbes lineup including John Low and Ken Caldwell impressed, but Parkes edged ahead by a yard amid strong junior relays and a late Parkes victory claim.
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Parkes
Johnny Reid
Joral
Reid
Ve Forbes
Ues
Bob Keleo
Linking Of Southern And Western Highways Debate
Discussion arose when Talbragar Shire read a letter about reclassifying Trunk Road 56 as a State Highway. Councils backed a route Cowra to Canowindra linking with the Western Highway, urging government action and regional cooperation. Grenfell Chamber of Commerce sought support to elevate the Southern Port of the State highway and join Mitchell Highway at Orange.
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Talbragar
Dubbo
Department of Maln
Cowra-Goolagong-Porbea
Tolbragar
F. Dickson
Cowra
Canowindra
O’nell
Richardson
Henley
Major Reid
al Rowle
Dickson
Municipal Council
Peak Hill
Parkes
Forbes
Grenfell
Canoblas Jurange
Grenfell Chamber of Commerce
Main Road Board
Orange
Portia
Cra. Lane
Council study on slaughtering yards contract need
Forbes Municipal Council was asked to decide whether two slaughtering yards in Merutote Shire should be brought under municipal contract. Inspector C Parsons reported daily notices and long hours for inspectors at yards near the municipality and requested council guidance.
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Forbes Municipal Council
C. Parsons
Parsons
Jemulong
Aed
Opern
Tan Winsbie
Council
Reunie
Merutote Shire
Hospital Auxiliary Meeting and Fundraiser Report
The Ladies’ Auxiliary held a monthly meeting on January 6 with 10 members present. A recent card party at the Ambulance Station raised £15 15s, with thanks given to Mrs Wheeler for use of a space, and proceeds from the Minas Street carnival netted £15 4s 10d. The X ray shilling fund stands at £20 10s and donations are welcomed via the office. New Year’s Eve plans include another fundraiser. Appreciation expressed for Messrs Barter and Edwards and for Mrs. Levy and the Headmistress’s efforts that inspired student support.
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Hell
Baker
Mir
Mra
Wheeler
Minas Street
Glennie
Mind the Pig
Mire
Rees
Nenders
Barter
Edwards
Rene Edwards
Muutram
Aigh Selewick
Elvic White
Advice to Owners on Returns of Stock
A concise note from Director A Whealley, chairman of Forbes PP Board, outlines guidance to owners regarding stock returns. The fragment suggests action on historic dues or assessments and emphasizes proper handling of outstanding balances and reporting procedures.
Excessive Heat Kills Grasshopper Hatchings in Districts
Report to Forbes PLP meeting notes grasshopper hatchings in December across Parkes Cookamidgera and OColha districts. Landholders sought poison bail but heat during Christmas period wiped out young grasshoppers, reducing need for poisoning in most cases.
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Forbes Plp
Parkes
Cookamidgera
Ocolha
Cookamidgern
Tony Greg
Possible Water Shortage for Stock Threatens Local Rivers
A discussion at a Porbes PP Board meeting questioned Wy Lyurn dam’s claimed water relief. Engineers warned the dam may divert water from Lachlan River causing overflow limits and drying up streams feeding Wondery Lagoon Muddy Loycen Buck Creek and related watercourses. A request was made to urge action to preserve supply.
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Wy Lyurn
Lachlan
Porbes PP
Bpecker
Loycen
Deg
Buck Creek
Bumbatorre
Preckaint Carugetel
Uutt
Weler
Tpreugin
Siott
Mir
Ellinit
Dir Hockey
Cricket Team Travels To Meet visitors On Sunday
The cricket team travels to Ekugowre on Sunday to face a visiting side in a friendly match. Players selected to represent Forbes are listed, with the group leaving for the Post Office at 3:00 sharp.
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Ekugowre
Gegudm
Forbes Gunday
A. Bare
Gath
Dome Delany
Eiark
Ad Ee
Agisted at Forbes After Seman Problems At Trangie Farm
Due to unfavorable seman at Trangie Experimental Farm, 240 ewes from that government cooler prime are agisted on Mr C Basert’s property "Bosedale" Forbes. Watering daily at Dog and Duck Creek. Agriculture Department informed Forbes PP Board of a proposed charge of L/ per 100 per day for watering the sheep, with an act of agreement being weighed. The Stock Inspector spoke on the matter.
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Trangie Exerimental
C. Basert
Bosedale
Forbes
Dog
Duck Creek
Department of Agriculture
Forbes PP. Board
Visitors' Thanks From Dubbo Cycle Choir Letter
Max Wallin of Dubbo Cycle Choir writes to the paper thanking Fortes Cycle Club for attention to Dubbo cyclists during the New Year carnival. He praises ambulance bearer Wheeler, doctor and nurses for easing the injured’s hospital stay. Mr. W Rich also thanks Mr. The Welsh for kindness shown.
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Max Wallin
Mr. the Welsh
Swimming Meet Thriller Amid Rough Pool Action Fails to Deter Winners
Seven swimmers faced turbulent water as the race began with a churned pool. Meagher blocked Banks for the opening honors but Banks stood firm and kept score with his team. Banks team included Frank Field Bill Lambert Dud Quinkin and Bil Jolle. Meagher led his squad to second place while Bis Store entrants Norman and Clarrie Thom Len Farrand and Don Johnson trailed. Waratahs finished third with Norman Albert Jolie Arthur Williams and Grimebaw on the roster. The remaining clubs in the melee were Grigg's Gondoliers Meagher No 2 and Parkes.
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Meagher
Banks
Frank Field
Bill Lambert
Dud Quinkin
Bil Jolle
Bis
Norman
Clarrie Thom
Len Farrand
Don Johnson
Waratahs
Norman Albert
Jolie
Arthur Williams
Grimebaw
Mice
Grigg
Orange Road Blaze Destroys Riverside Home
A Riverside residence about two miles from Forbes on Orange Road was destroyed by a daytime fire yesterday. Cecil Begrove and family occupied the home. the blaze, starting in a front bedroom, left the building a total loss. Fire brigades and nearby volunteers saved outbuildings housing lucerne machinery, using an irrigation drain to pump water when wells failed.
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Riverside
Forbes
Orange Road
Cecil Beegrove
Cecil Besgrove
Beegrove
Cecil Begrove
Aremen
Lucerne
Tworood
Death of William Robert Reidstern at Forbes
A County death notice reports William Robert Reidstern aged 76, native of Bathural, long time resident of Forbes at "Cmronm" Boyd Road. The record notes his residence location and age as part of the local obituary notice.
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Robert Reidstern
Bathural
Cmronm
Boyd Road
Forbes
Masato Urges Ground Support For Pups Off Ca
Masato urges ground support for Pups off California on a day marked by 6 mass actions and a 7 BO designation. The short note records limited context and unclear action details.
Parkes Council Extends Water Supply To Railway
The Parkes Council reports daily delivery of 60 000 gallons to the railway department via a new four inch pipeline laid from the Calarie Road main to the tank. Water stresses persist amid shortages, with authorities ready to secure extra supply if needed and Parkes Council to meet future demands.
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Them
Railway Department
Parlock
Calarie Road
Parkes
Fyre Ae
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Ree Ee
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Kmpton's
J. Sullivan & Son General Carriers
J. Sullivan and Son Dowling
H. A. Barraclomd LP
Eyme
Avery
Forbes Olympic
Forbes ‘Olympic
Elissa Land
Belecta
Rset
Lin
John Low
den, Johnson
Harry Griggs
Eklwyn Woods
Whealley
Forbes PP
Wyangala Dam
Crickeet
Govt
Orange Road Blaze
Colerie
Cyril Markwort
Ranen Steret, Poreee
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