Special Announcement KILLING THE DOOR FEST and public warning
Public notice warns against unscrupulous door canvassers offering photograph enlargements. It details a sanctioned arrangement with Sydney studios for enlargements or reproductions at moderate prices, including a three month offer starting July 8 1915. The offer features a 12x10 inch enlargement mounted and framed, with color option at extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lading Photographers
George Street
Swise
Poultry Outlook Amid High Feed Costs and Harvest Prospects
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes from the Department of Agriculture discuss the August hatch season and poultry outlook. They cite government wheat imports easing shortages and rains boosting wheat districts, forecasting higher poultry prices next year while noting production costs may rise but be offset by stronger poultry product demand. The piece warns swine farmers to endure the coming months and highlights the critical importance of a successful hatching season to the state’s nearly two million value in poultry production.
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Thase
Hein Enilenvora
Forbes Council Debates Finances and Managerial Misconduct
Forbes Municipal Council met Tuesday with Aldermen Meyer Reymond Bates Muller Patterson Hugo M Donnell Edwards and Lee present. The mayor suspended gasworks manager Turner for keeping £18 2s from funds and appointed Crippin as temporary manager. Turner asked to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal Council
Sam (Meyer
Reymond
Bates
Muller
Patterson
Hugo
M ‘Donnell
Edwards
Lee
Beekeepers Plan for Winter Prep and Spring Expansion
Beekeeping guidance urges cleaning and repairing frames, melting and reforming drone-free comb for foundation, and replacing mismatched equipment. Caution advised against premature brood expansion before winter, as cold snaps after warm spells can harm colonies with excess brood and sparse stores.
Mailman Braces Weather To Keep On Schedule
Quoted verse-style note describes a mail carrier risking weather and terrain to meet contract time. The man endures rain and rough paths, aided by a remedy described as Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. The piece highlights dedication and resilience in a stylized heroic tone.
Forbes council faces near six thousand pounds in arrears
Alderman Arthur Sam reports at Forbes council meeting that arrears on water rates and general rates total about £6300 with major items including water charges current and arrears, water rates, arrears, and sundry debts. He notes response to 1424 accounts is fair but insufficient and calls for rigid economy and debtors’ cooperation as payments are needed to cover gas works and water supply instalments.
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B. V. Bowler
H. H. Turner
Parkes Road
Condobolin Road
Wright Heaton and Co
White
Blume
Cashman
Vandars Lane
Field
Tom's Lagoon
Bray
R. Crippin
J. Sam Foreman
G. Salomon
H. Ellote
D. F. Underwood
Arthur Sam
Forbes
Aras
Soan
Elwyn Kerr
Kerr
Forbes Fasworks
Alderman Bates
Alderman Lee
Reymond
Polaltion
Alderman Patterson
Mayor
Alderman Edwards
Muller
Bates
Shaft filling dispute at vacant land near mill sparks council action
At the council meeting on Tuesday night Alderman M Donnell raised an open shaft on vacant land near the mill and moved to direct Mr Stokes to have it filled. The motion passed after debate with Alderman Bates noting partial work and asking Mines Department guidance as to ordering filling from the bottom. Alderman Reymond seconded and the motion carried.
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Forbes
Parkes
Trundle
Fifield
Tullamore
Reymond
Lee
Muller
Farnell-street
Bates
Mesers Wright, Heaton and Co
Heinke’s
Star
Huge
Fitzgerald’s Bridge
Orange Road
Works Committee
M'Donnell
Stokes
Alderman Bates
Underwood -Street
Rath
Patterson
Mines Department
Dairying in Winter: Overhaul Alfa Laval Separator and Milking Plant
The quiet winter period in dairying should be used to overhaul dairying plant. Replace worn parts of the Alfa Laval Separator and repair any imbalance or wear. Consider upgrading to the latest Alfa Laval model. Large dairies should inspect and renew L-K-G Milking Plant without delay. Waugh & Josephson, Sydney, General Engineers.
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Awieulee
Alfa- Laval
Waugh & Josephson, General Engineers
Sydney
Forbes Land Board Meets at Forbes Court House
A Forbes Land Board meeting will be held at the Court House beginning at 10 a.m. on July 1015. The agenda includes matters such as license applications under the Water Act for Lachlan River pumps, inquiries into fulfilment of conditions, and an application to enclose a road. Participants include H. S., S. Stanford, G. W. Murray, A. Tiedemann, Ph. Dowling, and G. L. Wright.
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Court House
Forbes
GT. Weaver
S.H
W. Woodhouse
A. Rae
H. C. Rae
Bp.l
PL Quirk
BE. Facey
Stanford
Sp.l
G. W. Murray
Cr.l
Charters
N. D. Morris
Lachlan River
G. Thornton
A. Tiedemann
Ph. Dowling
G, L. Wright
Alderman Lee Submits Bonus for Deputy Clerk Kerr
The Mayor moves to grant Mr Kerr a bonus of £3 3s 0d in recognition of his excellent work in handling accounts. Alderman Lee and M Donnell praise his unflagging service, noting his role in the office during a demanding period. The council staff brief confirms the bonus covers extra work by the assistant clerk, and the minute is adopted.
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Lee
Kerr
M'Donnell
Reymond
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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes
The
Department of Agriculture
Gan
Mr Turner
Ile
Aghove
Correspo
Vornell
Pollule Works Department
Laon
Department of Lands
Fatterson
Ity
Alderman Dodd
J. Hill
Sutter Bridge
M'comiskey’s
Thomas Smith
General Business
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Banitary Depot
Health Department
Forbes Land Board
Gio
Bod
Ator
Forbes Council
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