Shipping outlook improves as talks resume in Melbourne
Telegrams from Sydney report renewed shipowners negotiations with Melbourne Trades Hall officials based on resolutions published Thursday. A delicate position exists but a settlement is expected this weekend. About 90 coastal vessels are idle and over 3,000 sailors and stokers idle. if the strike continues, Newcastle Steelworks could close next week leaving 5,000 men idle.
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Sydney
Melbourne Trades Hall
Newcastle Steelworks
Lang Government Considers Compulsory Wheat Pool
The Lang Government may establish a compulsory pool for the forthcoming wheat harvest with a board of control representing all interests. Reports also suggest Dr Evatt could be appointed to the Legislative Council as Solicitor General, with Balmain seat to Mrs Dwyer.
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Sydney
Lang
Board of Control
Evatt
Legislative Council
Balmain
Dwyer
Sir Arthur Cocks Under Pressure Over Incoming Cables
Sydney reports the Government is allegedly making things difficult for Sir Arthur Cocks, Agent-General for New South Wales, with cables prompting concerns he may resign soon.
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Sydney
Arthur Cocks
New South Wales
Arthur
STATE GOVERNORS STILL SUPPORTED IN VICTORIA
The Legislative Assembly rejected a motion to abolish the Govern ship by 29 to 27 votes. Deportation bill passed after an all night sitting. Chariton warned if Labor wins elections the deportation clause would be repealed promptly. Great airman De Pinedo to leave for Brisbane. reception included Bir Keith Smith. Missing boy Northey found near Manilla showing privation traces. Woolgrowers meetings at Bomabla and Wee Waa oppose Sir John Higgin'' stabilisation plan. Sydney wool sales open next week with strong prospects. Labor Council seeks compensation for 8000 railway workers from 1917 strike. Jack Dempsey signs up to fight Wills. Ford family quoted on Webb and Hand meat.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Chariton
Labor
Sydney
de Pinedo
Brisbane
Bir
Keith Smith
Forbes Hire Driver Protest Faces Council Action
Forbes licensed car owners petitioned the town council over council employee Mr Withers who runs hire outside hours while holding an award wage. Drivers claim unfair competition and request stricter supervision of non Forbes drivers. The council ruled no action while Withers obeys the Traffic Act.
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Forbes
4B. Withers
Withers
Ald
Austen
Sam
Council
Keane
Mr. Webb
White
Municipal Council Seeks Fed Tax Support for Crown Lands
Drummoyne Council has urged cooperation to compel the Federal Government to pay municipal rates on unoccupied Crown lands and war service homes. It cites the State Government already pays rates and notes Drummoyne loses £200 yearly to the Federal Government. Forbes Council agreed to cooperate amid surprise that the peat office property was taxed by the council.
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Drummoyne
Forbes
Siarere
McDade's footwear sale for two weeks opens Saturday
Ladies' smart ant also anitted and te, are opened, Miss Bathgate's, " First aid for courted holds and in fluenza, Woods' Great Perporsiant Cure. McDade's sale of footwear com merces on Saturday, 18th, for two weeks only.
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Bathgate
McDade
Parkes Jockey Club show race meeting fixture and stakes
Parkes Jockey Club announces a two day show race meeting on August 21 and 26 with a total programme of 800 pounds. Major events include Town Plates worth 160 pounds and Parkes Cup 250 pounds. General nominations close August 10, with Town Plate and Cup entries due July 28. Entries and acceptances will be shown in Sydney papers.
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Parkes Jockey Club
Parkes
Sydney
J. McGruath
J. McGrath
Grenfell Cup Won By Miss Progress At Forbes Coursing Meet
The Grenfell Coursing Club held a two day meeting with fine bleak weather. Forbes entrants dominated as Miss Progress defeated rivals to take the Grenfell Cup and claim multiple other stakes including the Wagga Bracelet and Woodstock Cup. Notable dogs included My Business, Expert, Hill Grove, Playwell, Sir Dicky, British Dawn, and Laughing Lady amid strong betting with 14 bookies present.
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Grenfell Coursing Club
Forbes
Jus. Farslow
Mr. J. Fogarty
Misa
Sir Dicky
British Dawn
Hill Grove
Mini Progress
Playwell
My Business
Wallanrae
Expert
W. E. B. Filby
Glen Innes
Wedding Bells at St John for Una Robb and Cecil Waller
A pretty Wednesday wedding at St John s Church of England Forbes united Una Robb daughter of Mr and Mrs J Robb North Hill with Cecil Waller of John Meagher and Co. Rev H H Prichard officiated. The bride wore white pan velvet with silk fringe and fur, bouquet of white tionquils and maiden hair fern. Bridesmaid Miss Waller wore shrimp pink georgette. best man was Mr B Gore. After a reception at the bride s parents residence the couple left for a honeymoon at Orange. The report also advertises tailoring by C O Buckland and Black s store North Hill.
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St. John's Church of England
Forbes
H. H. Prichard
Misa Una Robb
J. Robb
North Hill
Cecil Waller
Messrs
John Meagher and Co. Ltd
William Robb
Miss Waller
B. Gore
Orange
Forbes Jockey Club Ballot closes July 30 at 4 pm
The BALLOT for Committee for the year 1925 26 will close on Thursday 30th July at 4 pm at the office of D J Moloney Returning Officer Town Hall Chambers Forbes.
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D. J. Moloney
Oicer
Town Hall Chambers
Forbes
Town Hall
Charming range of spring robes at Ensemble Robes
Miss H. G. Knight promotes a charming range of spring robes at the Vandenberg Hotel with showcases on the 1st and 18th of July featuring ensemble robes and smart colored tube robes.
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H. G. Knight
Vandenberg Hotel
Forbes laundry and dye works to open in old Times Office
A.F.Cummins announces the opening of an up to date Laundry Cleaning and Dye Works in the Old Times Office corner Lachlan and Brown Streets Forbes on Monday 20 July 1825. Experienced tradesman offering high class work including stain removal from clothing without fabric damage. Suit cleaning pressing repairs and hat renovation.
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A.F.C. Cummins
Forbes and
Old “Times
Lachlan and
Brown Streets
Forbes
Electors Lists Preparations For Jemalong Shire 1926 28
Lists of electors for the triennial period 1926 28 are in preparation. Rateable land tenants and resident managers must submit qualification details to the Office. An elector qualified in multiple ridings may enroll in one riding only and must declare preferred riding in writing. Qualification as of 12 July required. Lists open for inspection from 1 August. T Lozell Shire Clerk Jemalong Shire Council.
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Proximo
T. Lozell
Jemalong Shire
Forbes
Post Office Hotel Forbes Under New Management
Begs to announce that he has taken over the well known hotel from Mr. J. J. Kelly and will meet all old and new patrons. All drinks true to label and every attention given to maintaining the good name and reputation of the house.
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J. J. Kelly
Forbes merchants urge public baths and stylish wardrobes
Jottings note Davis the mercer and outfitter on Templar Street Forbes offers a high standard in dress. Aldermen are urged to consider public swimming baths. Bathgate's on Rankin Street sells ladies furs and scarves. McDade's advertises a £6006 stock for new show.
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Thes
Davis
Templar Street
Forbes
Mise Bathgate
Rankin Street
McDade's
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Rosehill
Fezara
Sweet Tress
Lady Dorus
My Son
Carlingford
Rahiri
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Grenfell
Waller—Raobb
C.O. Buckland
Forbes Jockey Club Ballot
London
Parib
Meagher
Shire of
Jemalong
Post Office Hotel
Jack Clarke
Wollongong, Orange, and
W. D. McMillan
Bogan Gate Trotting Club
W. Chew
B. White
Central Produce Stores
Gan Supply
Boz
P.O
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M M
Flannery
Moore and Cripps
M. F .Cunningham
Jockey Club
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W.D.R.A
Smirt
Felis
BIG Winter Sale
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Farmers & Graziers
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E. A. Austen
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