Forbes Jubilee Celebrations and planning details
A report on the Forbes Jubilee preparations notes a May 30 fundraising dance for the central committee, with proceeds to the library and barometer publicity plans. It covers committee roles, queen publicity, ticket prices for the old-time ball, supper, costumes prizes, and upcoming meetings for Sept 33 to Oct 1 celebrations with guests General Berryman and Billy Hughes.
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Jack Hurtcher
Bede Bhervictoan
Chester
He Hanes
Man Arrested Over Copper Thefts Remanded For July 17 Court
A man was arrested Wednesday by Forbes Police and charged with stealing two second hand car radiators and a copper valued at £5, belonging to Cyril Markwort. He was remanded to appear at the Court of Petty Sessions on July 17.
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Forbes
Cyril Markwort
Meagher Rifle Trophy Shoot At Range With Unfinalized Result
Report of a Meagher trophy rifle shoot where stage two at 900 yards determined winners only partially. April to June scores show J Buby and John among consistent shooters, with Crippina and Holmes highlighted. Annual meeting set for Saturday at the Royal Club.
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Mt Fair
Sia Gurdey
Mange
Crippiy
J Buby
John
the Royal
Olel Followlie
F. Crippana
W. Holmes
J Bahram
A. Awl
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Garrett Io
Samii
Oh H. Dovall
W. Farah
R. Munro
Jarick
Failure to Return Number Plates Court Appearance
A couple of motorists and tractor owners faced Forbes Court on Thursday for breaches of the Traffic Act over failing to return number plates or renew licenses. The tractor defendants were fined. Rex L and RB J Acret pleaded guilty via their lawyers GB L Edwards and F KR Peters. Palmer, representing Rex L and RB J Acret, said a major lorry was sold but plates were not returned or renewed, with the magistrate noting vendor responsibility to ensure plates are produced. Other owners were fined for not returning plates. some asserted renewal notices were posted. The magistrate warned the case would proceed to further action and costs were awarded.
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Mr. Cobley
Forbes Court
GB. L. Edwards
F. KR. Peters
Costa
RG. Palmer
Rex L
RB. J. Acret
Ma Palmer
Goolagong
Euyowin
Paley
Hector J. Palemba
Frank Bowmen
P Gaurdeer
Matanes & Williams
Skidding Roads Can Be Eliminated
Abnormal rain in Australia caused severe road damage and many accidents on wet surfaces. Experts advise reducing excess bitumen on highways and using proper mixtures and temperatures for resurfacing. A rebuild requires clear debris removal and heated materials. recommendations include liquid asphalt and concrete blends. In other local notes, Mrs. Dawh of the Landy Office died after a bee sting incident. coworkers plan to attend a memorial gathering as relatives travel from Bridge Street to Queanbeyan.
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Australia
Harhway
Comrae
Vegetable Growers Conference Opens in Forbes
The conference will begin at 10 o'clock in the Council Chambers with Victorian delegates joining to discuss prices and quotas for tomatoes and beans. Delegates from Central West and Forbes will attend, along with representatives from Hawkesbury, Windsor, Wellington, Dubbo, and other centres. An executive meeting in Greiner is expected, and a dinner at Parish Hall will follow, chaired by Forbes branch president H Rees.
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Forbes
Westert
Forbes Athimoinbera el
Tuice
Mitend Mand
Miiowssbomns
Bat Amie
hMlirrum
Kidgee
Central Executive
Sydney
Forbes Branch
Thia
H Rees
Window Crash Destroys Lorry Glass at Grocery Shop
Early morning crash on Lachlan Street involved a parked lorry on an incline, mounting a matpath, and smashing the pink Blundell's bakery window in front of Mrs Prior and Mort Regen's shop. Two panes damaged. estimated cost about £40. Camille Guot in charge of delivery at the time.
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Lachlan Street
Cycling Rep Arranges Details at Forbes Jubilee Tour
On September 28 Forbes hosts the Jubilee Tour cycle race arrangements guided by R. Freshwater secretary of the Commonwealth Jubilee Cycling Council. He consults local authorities on race logistics as 48 riders including Australian and European contenders prepare for the event. Ramon Luces leads the Continental team and has prior Australian wins. the event draws around two hundred attendees and reporters from Victorian and Sydney papers.
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Bard al Forbes
8. R. Freshwater
Commonwealth Jubilee Cycling Council
Freahwater
Eyelieta
Ramon Luces
Australia
Luees
Trim
Sydney
Endowment urged to honor library benefactor
A speaker urged public support to fund a named endowment for Forbes Public Library. He argued local government limits could not alter the library name, but ways to commemorate a major gift could be found. He praised libraries as vital education and cultural centers and urged the community to back a transformative benefaction.
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Forbes Public Library
Fife
Forb es Court adjourns many cases in Tuesday session
A crowded Forbes Court session saw numerous cases stood over or adjourned after debates on adjournment requests. Donald Roderick McPhull’s case on towing a vehicle was paused until July 17, with Detective Bergt opposing. two Crown witnesses were not available. Cecil William Ramsay faces two counts of possessing stolen goods. adjournment granted to July 17. Other matters included stock travel failure, ejectment, and a merchant's license hearing, adjourned to future dates.
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Donald Roderick McPhull
Oo Jong
Fool Palmer Ifor
Juy 17
Bergt. Gunn
Durn
Cecil Wiliam Ramsay
Wee
Gardiner
Moloney & Wile
John Sheard
FL. Plewch
A. Rarmsay
Menhon
Mr Gardiner
Ramsay
GM iMc
Cobley
Wm. Webster
Liverse
Charles Reid
New School For Jemalong District
The Jemalong district celebrates the dedication of land for a public school with a plan to erect the building. District Inspector J Archer helps lay out the site as twelve members form committees to direct fencing and construction. Volunteers will cut fence posts and dismantle and transport a building to the new site for at least 30 pupils.
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Jemalong
New Ube
Norning
Beheals
J. Archer
Agricultural Burgeo
D. Crouch
Mr Archer
Mr. Swan
Messrs
J. Crouch
B. Kevin
R. Spry
C. Bourke
Ane
Geturday
Inctigener
Hospital Board Deliberates on Baby Incubator
The Hospital Board and medical experts discussed the baby incubator amid some dissatisfaction. An Advocate representative questioned openness of the meeting and press access. Chairman Mr Ford declined to issue a statement, noting the matter would be addressed at the next board meeting in about three weeks.
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Aesar
Besard
HE Ford
Ford
Prem
Dechecior
Ite
Ahr
Esserimles
Thos
Tts
Hamshly
Road Safety Branch Considers Stock and Pedestrian Hazards
The Road Safety Branch discussed stock straying near roads and measures to educate schoolchildren on road safety. They considered forming a riding club and urged public cooperation to report impounded stock, while critics cited street conditions and motorist difficulties at night on Camp Street.
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Flim
Dal
Camp Street
Berocoe Tr
Ald Musgrave
Comtiedl
St John’s Notes Near Sunday Ceremonial Communion
The article describes a Catholic service at St John’s Cathedral with a corporal communion led by the CEO and accompanied by a choir. Padre White of Bathurst Cathedral is to oversee the ceremony next Wednesday and may join the Bishop in Council, the diocese’s executive body. Also mentions Mr Duncan Fraser’s return from Kielbourne and Bendigo, and Mr Garry Ibie’s holiday in Sydney.
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Padre White
Cancer
All Sainte’ Cathedral
Bathurst
Padre
Bishop In Council
Diocese of
Duncan Fraser
Kielbourne
Bendigo
Garry Ibie
Flint &T
Sydney
Presbyterian Notes Film Showing In September
Preparations are under way for the September film service at the church. The color film Heart of Africa will be screened with support from Children of the Musgraves Crile.
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Children of the
Editorially Speaking Its Secret and Public Duty
The piece denounces the Hospital Board for secrecy and silencing press access, asserting hospital actions are public property. It argues the public deserves full disclosure on funding and incubator matters, criticizes the board’s reluctance to discuss non-actions, and laments dwindling local trust.
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