Government Turns Down Wongajong Estate for Soldier Settlement
The State Government rejected the offer to acquire the Wonga Jong Estate for soldier settlement after the Lands Department notified that the proposal to divide 249 to 3800 acres into three farms of about 86 acres could not proceed. Prospective buyers included Charles William Cowell and Duncan William, with owner J. J. Leahy open to sale of blocks, but Commonwealth approval could not be obtained.
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Wonga-@ Jong Estate
J. J. Leahy
Cowell
Commonwealth
W. Lands Department
Waengajong
Mever
Aid
Wongajong
Red Bend
Grawlin Siding
Fortes
Lachlan River
Electrical storm lights up the night near Wongajong
A heavy electrical storm raged Wednesday night near Wongajong, five miles from Fortes, with wind and rain following a heat wave. The event disrupted area life as residents observed vivid lightning while local disputes over land at Wongajong surfaced in community meetings and calls to government action.
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Forbes
Forbes Rink Triumph at Central Western Championships
Forbes teams compete in singles and pairs at the Central Western Championships in Grenfell. Final results show Hamilton Forbes defeating Peak Hill in the final while other matches include Forbes teammates extending to pairs and consolation rounds. A social match in Grenfell plus upcoming draws are noted for future publication.
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Forbes
Ronnk
W. Green
Tresgroy Hamilton
A Leon
Forbes Clay
Peak Hill
Culuwindm
Imal
Porber
Cendosplin Tipi
Peak Mull
Hemilton-lon
Star Artists For Forbes Muute Club Concerts
The Muute Club of Australia affiliated with the Ped erated Muute Clubs will host a season encore in Portes meat coat with visiting artists Roy Willoughby Maureen Jones and Robert Fickler. Willoughby, a famous Australian tenor, headlines in Sydney recitals at the Town Hall, while Maureen Jones and Robert Pickler bring pianistry and violin to Forbes. City critics praise the artists and Forbes residents await date and venue details.
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Forbes Mune TD Society
Muute Club
Australia
Roy Willoughby
Maureen Jones
Robert Fickler
Ang Brouse
Sydney
Sydney Town Hall
Godely Mae
Forbes
Mwa
Ami
Robert Pickler
T Radio Hatener
Forbes Council 1948 Estimates Raise Sewerage and General Rates
The Forbes Municipal Council examined the 1948 revenue and expenditure plan. Proposals foreshadow higher sewerage and water rates with the general rate unchanged, but the meeting increased the general rate by 13 8d in the pound and kept the water rate at present levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal Council
Denppey
Momutraer
Valug
Tietra
Forbes
Creme Charmonan Face Powder Promises Five Key Benefits
An advertisement extols Creme Charmonan as the top selling skin cream with five coveted active ingredients. It touts its soft white fragrance, suitability for aging or red skin, and claims of rose-like glow under powder. Product variants include charmosan face powder in several shade tones and box sizes.
General rates raised after report decision
The general rate rose by 13-8d in the £ and sewerage local fund increased from 2d to 3d in the £. Other rates remained unchanged. Permission from the Minister is required to raise the general fund limit. Dicusdon will appear in a new kasur.
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Counel
Fie Cousell
Tiska
Dicusdon
Kasur
Forbes Silo Close To Day To Receive Wheat
Fortesello expected to close today to receive wheat with two trucks available to relieve the position. Tom Kelly reports only two trucks despatched to the Syiney terminal, totaling 316 tons. The harvest not yet complete, so the silo may reopen once wheat is moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortesello
Tom Kelly
Syiney
Forbes
Kelly Aaldi
Dollar woes dominate Bretton Woods debate in Britain and France
The article argues sterling would weaken against the dollar if Britain and France push devaluation. It cites Prime Minister Mayer and British protests, while noting rising misery from dollar dominance and global economic strain. It reflects fears of US monetary power and impact on Australia and worldwide prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breticl
Chile
America
Investigating Rail Complaints Amid Harbour Delays
Mr Sparks toured Forbes with the Orange District Superintendent of Railways to examine delays at Darling Harbour and other issues raised by the Chamber of Commerce. The visit included discussions with local agents, the Municipal Council, and the Railway Association about yard maintenance, water supply, and proposed service improvements.
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Sparks
Alan
Orange
Forbes
Chamber of Commerce
Darling Harbour
Railways
Mir Weaver
Agenta’ Association
Muntia
Tamong
Verda Wiley
Jagshante
Edward Weaver
L. W. Neville
Conridgy
Bivins Vietnrim
Stork
Maineb
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Closer Settlement Board
Returned Soldiers” League
John Meagher & Co., Pty., Ltd
Britain
Cripps
Bri- Lal
Lue Holker
Ald. Gunn
Ack
Ald. Hall
Scomm
Fourtown
Ronda
Treats
Fontpatty
Tecome
Herchile
Manta
Salem
Oiseral Fond
Inapertor
Pure Foode
Cite de Maniperiube
Frieney
Tromsalti Ie
Jonalong Shire
Tosiin
Wren
Fies
Rachel
Naturelle
Pecho
Gun Tun
Averica
Algerion
Parker A
Howard
Masur C.r. Weaver
Elwyn Woods
Ald
Comridge
W.D. and
Blo
Wills
Smith
VLA
Folly
the Viciing
Forbes Ca
Tueaday
Ine
Vataty
Eel Yu Rie Dena
Arawaing Hoib
Phe
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