Best Irrigation Land in the World Discussed at Forbes
Chief Engineer R F M Brewster told 30 to 40 local landholders at Forbes Town Hall that the Goolagong Forbes irrigation proposal includes some of the best land for irrigation seen in Australia or elsewhere. He cautioned no firm government action or start date exists, outlined water pricing steps, rights for pump license holders, and the need for fodder reserves to withstand droughts.
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R. F. M. Brewster
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Forbes
Goolagong- Forbes
Australia
America
Brewster
Forbes Irrigation League
Mrr. Brewster
Huddlestone
Kangarooby Creek
Goolagong-Forbes
B. J. C. Speck
Dringation League
Porches
Goolagong
USA
Brewater
Mair
Goolagong Forbes
T. H. Bray
Wychan
Commission
J.P Williams
H . Elliott
Jemalong
Elliot
H. A Griffith
Elliotts
Wyangula
W. R. Thomas
Anniversary Day Holiday Arrangements at Forbes Office
The Forbes Feet Office will observe Anniversary Day with hours altered. Open 7 am to 1 am for all business classes. outlets closing at 10 am. street letter receivers at 8 30 pm. no service from 4:30 pm to 1 am. continuous telephone service available.
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Forbes
Mike
Forbes Juniors Win Fischer Cup in Dubbo Carnival
About 80 swimmers gathered Wednesday night for the Fischer Cup relay event. The Forbes team set a strong pace in the 220 yards scratch relay, clocking a winning time of 1 minute 1 second to beat Dubbo by one second. Members included Gordon Ford Bob McLennan Max Hall and BR Pymont. other Forbes swimmers placed in heats.
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Dubbo
Gam
Forbes
Parker
Imin Keres
Parkes
Wellington
Il- Liandiratema
Gordon Ford
Bob McLennan
Max Hall
BR. Pymont
Forbes Hospital Directors Meet Amid Financial and Staffing Notes
The Forbes Hospital board held its monthly meeting with chairman H. K. Ford and other directors present. December reports show 28 males and 13 females admitted, 60 patients remained Jan 1. Private ward costs and general fund balances were discussed, along with outpatients, fees, and upcoming staff changes.
Rumor of Civil Struggle in Romania Reaches Nearby Nations
Reports amid censorship claim a battle between the Iron Guard and the Romanian Army for control of Romania. Descriptions say tanks and machine guns fire in Bucharest streets as the Army seeks to seize key offices and utilities, despite bans on telegraphic and radio contact.
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London
Romania
Iron Guard
Army
Bucharest
Melbourne youth charged with sister's murder near Yarraby
Harold Woodler aged 18 from Melbourne is remanded on a charge of murdering his 14 year old sister Violet whose body was found in a disused hut away from their home at Yarraby on Monday. Ball was refused.
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Sullivan
Syseoes Plater
Pick Cave
Sleter
Harold Woodler
Melbourne
Violet
Yarraby
Ball
Tobruk Capture Confirmed After Premature News
British forces secured Tobruk with Australian 6th Division participation. Reports say the town was effectively in Allied hands for 24 hours before BBC confirmation, with heavy fighting, mopping up under way, and light Allied casualties.
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B.B.C
6Th Division
Cairo
Volian Street
Tobruk
London
Ti Wnaleo
Dan Gioreio
Naval
Wat Unite
Gana
Army minister explains Tobruk leak at Sydney cabinet
Federal Cabinet met in Sydney where Mir Spender, Army Minister, said the premature Tobruk report came from an Army secretariat error. He released the information promptly and regretted the embarrassment. Mr Forde urged a full investigation and favored announcements by the acting Prime Minister.
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Sydney
Mir. Spender
Army
Tobruk
Forde
Federal
Labor Party
Bombers Hit Tobruk in Night Assault From Dawn to Sunrise
Observers report Tobruk bombardment with heavy bombs and intense anti air fire. Bombers targeted roads and fortifications as ground forces attacked under a heavy barrage before sunrise.
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London
Tobruk
Farewell to visiting artillery unit at Goolagong
A farewell gathering was held at the Log Cabin last Friday night to honor artillery members from Cowra military camp who trained at Goolagong. Lt Bailey thanked locals for hospitality and called for three cheers for Goose wong residents as supper and music by Forbes Ambassadors Orchestra and Mrs Stack provided entertainment.
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Goolagong
Pombera
Cowra
AR D Fergusson
Met
Bailey
Forbes Ambassador
Mra
Jno
Stack
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Mr. Brewster
Govt
Urecker
Mir
Grimth
Commignion
Lachlan Street
Germany
Bry
Germain
Briain
Department of Information
Forbes P.O
Fischer Cup
Forbes Hospital
of Directors
Forbe
Eistriot Hospital
H. K.pord Schairman
AE. Tooth
Gales
J. Press
L. J. Johnson
J. P. Dunn
D. C. Whitelaw
the Gibbs
Cibbbs
Imad
Tewns Gli
Jfees
An Ower
Lee Hospitals Commission
House Committee
Lad
P. C. Spender
Colin Chane
Melbearte
Mmel Vermille
Comcert
Isket
Cocknay
Billy
Negre
Sooke
Ausie
G'Gong
Hich
H. A. Barraclough
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