Multiple Rural Fires Hit NSW Stations and Towns
A string of fires swept New South Wales sites including Tonkin Street Hawges premises Jemalong Station and Warroo Cadow Station Condobolin and Trundle areas. Losses included 26000 feet of rough timber 100000 acres burned and several homesteads saved by volunteers with crews using shirts as extinguishing aids.
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Hawges
Tonkin Street
Jemalong
Mehta
Cadow
Warroo
Condobolin Yeater
Trundle
Murrimbogle
Gillenble
Metcalfe
Forbes Council Briefs Council Adopts Public Works and Requests
The Forbes Municipal Council holds a fortnightly meeting in the Council Chambers. Items include cooperation with Newcastle City Council on election amendments, land and school site extensions, and a proposed public swimming baths. Appointments for town hall use and concrete pipe proposals are deferred or granted as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Anguse and Co
Lachlan
Newcastle
Forbes Land Department
Wren
Forbes
Ald
Watson
Motlee
Tenella
Local Land Board
C. J. EB. Butler
Forbes Schuel of Arts
Salisbury
Bam
Abi. White
Debenham
Moe Co
Chamber of Commerce
Minvor
Australian Made Preference League to Exhibit Train at Forbes
A public meeting at the Town Hall led by Mayor A B Twogood approved forming a seven member executive committee to organize the Australian Made Preference League visit. The exhibition train will tour Forbes on February 22 23 24 to boost local shopkeeping and decentralise industry. A special display and a prize for the best shop window are planned to promote Australian manufacturers and retail sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
A B. Twogood
Howard
Forbes
Australia
Victoria
A. H. Twogons
Monwonga weather and community notes
The Monwonga district reports hot dry weather with possible storms and light rainfall in surrounding areas. A car accident near the homestead left minor damage to a vehicle and no serious injuries. Obituary notes the death of J Heritage, with sympathy offered to his wife and family. Rugby match results show Monwonga vs Bogan Gate with Bogan Gate winning. top scorers listed for both teams.
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Weathel
Hia
Co Parrett
Lite
J. Heritage
Sricke
Menwonga
Neketeva
Bogan
Monwonga
P. Plate
T. Simmonds
Speeding Motor Cyclists Draw Council Attention
Forbes residents face unsafe motor bike speeds as the Municipal Council debates traffic control. Ald Crippin calls for action, the works committee to investigate, and a letter to schools to teach road safety. Witnesses report near collision in Lachlan Street and the mayoral delegation plans to discuss with the police inspector.
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Forbes
Ald. Crippin
Als
Watson
Works Committee
Bam
Lachlan Street
Snowy Thompson Buck Jumping Show and Attending Riders
Snowy Thompson's Buck Jumping Show will be at Forbes on Lachlan Street near Railway Station tomorrow night. Champion Lady Buckjumper Rider Dorothy Ryan will attend with the event at the Post Office Hotel, which is undergoing remodeling to become a premier Sydney area venue.
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Snowy' Thompson
Forbes
Lachlan Street
Dorothy Ryan
England
H. Harper
Albion Hotel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forbes Municipal Council
Twogomi
T. W. Watson
Smith
J. Crippin
T. A. Garnney
G. T. White
T. Twiet
A. H. HH
Sam
Wroe
Ferry Street
Holyera
F. Rath and Co
Ald. White
Hil Street
Orange Road
Messra, J. Meaghett and Co., Ltd
British Iuperio Ol Co
Forbes Jockey Chih
Invatorier
Weiner
Forbes Advocate
the House OF Comfort
Post Office
Sydney
Jack Clarke
Austen
Prathey
Ali
Firat Muti
Tim Aw Bee
Senke
Farmers & Graziers’ Go-op Co
GRAIN
BIG Clearing Sale
Messrs Mason Bros
Bores
Bogan Gate
Bogan eAle
Leicester Hamp
Ewe
Massey-Harris Header International Harvesters
Massey Reaper-Binder
McKay
Robinson
Clyde
Massey
International
Sun Beach
Bollowa
Hinesmith
Speedwell Bicycle
Qin
Messrs
Mason Bros
Bird & Olliver, Bogan Cate W. R. Martin & Co
Parkes Auctioneers
Manchester
J. T. Woods
A. Ruge
Enq
New Grenfell Road
Wundary
Tssue
T. Woods
J. W. Steen
M. Keir
M. J. Conroy
Quandiaia
JW. Stems
Avetioneer
Grenfell
W. Keir
Avetionger
Quandialln
Department of Agriculture
Canberra
Federation
Yandilla King
Marti
TR. Jones
Estes
C.C. Buckland Cash Tailor
Hughes
Hughes' Corner
Aig
William Adams & Company Ltd
Clarence Street
Forbes v. Grenfell
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