Coal conference fails amid wage controversy and calls for inquiry
A national coal conference called by the Premier failed to bridge the chasm between employers and workers. Experts urge independent industry investigations to map a path to rehabilitation, warn wage reductions harm spending power, and demand full disclosure on over-capitalisation and production methods.
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Bavin
Alro A
Suuna
Anfe
Australia
McDonald
Lachlan River pumping restricted by commission order
The Water Commissioner imposes pumping restrictions on the Lachlan River between Goolanong and Conia to secure domestic and irrigation water supplies. The order limits pumping to 6 am to 2 pm from Monday to Friday and states penalties for noncompliance.
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Agriculturs
Laptlan
Joe
Goolanong
Conia
Dally
Lntwiata
Thesney
Tver
Bertae
Suter
Srirate
Thuraday
Ellerman Buckraht Line director presides at Orford rally
Overseas London dispatch notes Mr Lennard Harris, director of Ellerman Buckraht Line, addressing a gathering with Sir Alan Andersog in Orford. Also present were Mr Maurice Hill, assistant manager of the Chamber of Shipping, and other officials en route to Sydney via Toulon.
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London
Lennard Harris
Ellerman Buckrath
Orford
Alan Andersog
Ton Toulon
Maurice ‘Hill
Sassutant
Ow Chamber of Shippinng
Marty
Sydney
Parebyterian Church February 1996 Services List
Parishioners are informed of February 1996 services at Parebyterian Church with Holy Communion and March emblems listed. The notice cites Rev. M Cortalia of England and Rev. P Wmbton as conductors for various dates including February 11 and February 13.
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Parebyterian Church
Aervices Bunday
Amd
Forbes
A. Bugowre
Pa. Forbes
Van
M. Cortalia
FORBES SMALL DEBTS CASES AND ADJOURNMENTS
In Forbes Small Debts Court Jak Shore for Mebade and Taylor secured a gardet against C F Batley for EA/10/8, with seven pounds allowed. Adjournments noted. Loxley and Farber Court process mentioned with stock trespass and detentions. Prosecution details include William Hicks fined for intent to defraud and various unrelated items such as lamb prices, local cricket results, and population figures for Bathurst municipal area.
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Forbes
Jak Shore
Mebade and
Taylor
C.F. Batley
Gowie
Conte
The Bowling Green Sabre Party and Dance Night
The new sabre party and dance at the Bowling Green drew about 40 couples, with Bert Moore’s pick-up band providing music. Prizes went to Mrs. Jim Rawnthorne and Mr. Plowett of Sydney, gate receipts reached £21 14s 8d and coal drink receipts £2 14d, with an expected profit around £18.
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Bert Moore
Jim Rawnthorne
New Grenfell Road
Mr. Plowett
Sydney
Baron's Move Disrupts Inter State Trade Rates
Sydney reports via John Browns the malt that Newcantle coal would fetch 10/8 per ton and South Maitland coal 21 per ton. Tasmanian confirmation hints at cheaper prices, affecting Victoria and South Australia as trade tensions rise. Inter State trade lines are under review as the baronial move creates market jitters.
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Sydney
Wedreuany
John Browns
South Maitland
Victoria
South Auntralia
Pete Alaig
Slum
Dueleauteld
Hesham
Ott to England Leaving in February
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Evoni y Wolkonlay Squadron Lawler kingsigrd and Are Bl Ie Southiers Csi ae Kudduind tito Hy end of February. The garbled text references a plan to go to Europe with individuals Smithy and Vin inspecting personally, and a note about a forthcoming venture or voyage in February.
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Evoniy, Wolkonlay Squadron
Lawler Kingsigrd Smt
Chas el Are
Ie Southiers Csi Ae Kudduind Tito Hy
The Strang Theatre Night Show At The Legion
The Strang Theatre debuts a mixed bill Thursday night featuring Conrad Noel, Myri Fakry, and Wh ve from Tey adaption of Roche’s famous tale. It promises a bold lineup including The Mout Mouse, Under the Black Orelonte, and Oh Kay with Cel...
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Te Strang Theatre
A ‘Legion
Cle Kron Chieage
Ionsengh
Conrad Noel
Myri Fakry
Tey Adapeed
Yim Ath Roche
Atory
Move On Footpath Obstruction Sparks Police Action
Footpath obstruction in Parbee leads to police action as officers confront a pedestrian over blocking the walkway near the hotel. The incident prompts warnings to the crowd and a judge’s note about maintaining clear paths for shoppers, with penalties discussed for continued disruption.
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Parbee
Torben Chynell
John E. Cowell
Counew
Brot
Seret
Caitionad Cowell
Uae
Woods
Magiatente
Auinneavey Iy
Weather Brief From Local Station Mixes Forecast Clues
Fragmentary weather note reports rising temperatures and gusty winds with mentions of readings around 83 to 88 degrees. Indicates unsettled conditions yesterday and a forecast for today including possible warm spells and wind.
Wedding at Parkes Church in January
An unusual OCR fragment reports a wedding at a Parkes church with reverend officiant and guests described in garbled text. The readable parts mention vows, attire, and a “White” dress, but most names and places are unreadable, leaving a partial wedding record.
New Fire Station Near Forbes Headed for Next Month Opening
The Forbes area prepares for a formal opening of a new Fire Station late next month as fire commissioners plan to attend. Fire Chief Mr Tw good indicated via telephone that the brigade will inspect the completed building soon and that senior officials will visit Forbes to tour the structure.
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Forbes
Board of Fire Commissioners
Iweg
Twgood
Fiee
Omeisi
Forkes
Wedding of Miss Walker in all silver and lace glow
The account describes a wedding with bridesmaids and a bride in a tulle gown, silver accessories, and a white veil. Attendants include Mrs. Pruhan and Councillor Cray delivering toasts, with a reception at New Masule Hath. Guests ride to the hall, the mother of the bride receives honors, and scant details of the ceremony and decorations are noted.
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Wits
Eran Invi
Mra Phuhan Corgi
Raveratbie Xutia
Hondymoon
Bien Walker
Toran
Funtral
Bogan
FR. Cray
Jack Waite
sAburaaret
Dwyer
Mery
Patrick's Peaches and the Crown Price Incident
In a rural dispute over fruit prices a farmer, Patrick McAllater, faced charges after a clash over peaches seen by bystanders near 10 Commercial Bank. The case, explained by Inspector Woods, centered on the gravity defying peaches and the alleged stoning incident.
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Patrick McAlluter
Pat
Fae
McAllator
Hfack
Weas
Rewult
Patrick
Patie
Water shortage prompts Bathurst council appeal
The Bathurst water crisis worsens as supply from the river Bad halts. A shaft yields 7000 gallons while pumps lim it. Tests show limited potable water and resources near exhaustion. Magistrate Arnoly convicts a thief and imposes a time sentence.
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Arthurat
Wodneraag
Sintema
Icus
Iowa
Burhurst
Local notices and personal life events visit newspapers
A garbled OCR compiling numerous short notices records arrivals, visits, illnesses, weddings, and farewells. It mentions Mrs Hughes ill at Brentwood private hospital, Dorris Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs Hughes, and May to attend a wedding at Forbake. notes on neighbors, a public figure visiting Bathurst and plans to search for old friends.
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Dorris
Tte
Umd ‘Mirm Abtruf Hughes
Ho Te Ill
Brentwood
Feivote Howullal
Wows
Surplus funds from Wheat Pools discussed by Cabinet
An important minute was published to the meeting of the State Cabinet by Agriculture Minister Thorby concerning undisbursed moneys from various State pools dated to 114. It notes the balance amounts to 20,000 and cabinet plans to dedicate funds for March work. The report hints at legislation impacting wheat and a stated Parliament resume date.
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Sydney
Thorby
Rwiig
Racing fixtures list for April at local J C venues
A garbled wartime style schedule lists racing fixtures across April at JC venues with multiple days and event names including W KIGA aguree and various J C meetings. It references Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with numbers that resemble race cards and payouts, but the OCR text is unclear and contains many typos. The passage appears to itemize dates and names such as Parker TC Phureday and Forbee 1.0, alongside mentions of Cowra Cabar Gate and Bowas Gate.
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Wodventay
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