Forbes Municipal Council Meeting Briefly Updates Local Affairs
The Forbes Municipal Council held a regular fortnightly meeting with Aldermen Austen Mayor, Pellerson Campbell, Thomson, Murphy and Keane present. They approved a public holiday on August 2 in the Forbes district, considered September 27 for a mate show holiday, and planned resolutions for the Local Government Association conference on September 26. Building permits were granted for several cottages and alterations, a land subdivision was approved, and opposition to Sunday sport was noted. The council discussed water and gas issues, inspected dairies and foodstuffs, and noted a large water pumping effort. A potential shift from steam to gas power was explored, with a special meeting to be scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen
Pellerson Campbell
Thomson
Murphy
Keane
Attee
Forbes
Eugowra P. A
EH. Association
Newcastle
Tamworth
Wm. Baggott
Farrand
Sheriff Sts
M'Girr
Fiunkett
W. R. Acret
Farrand Street
A. C. Daniels
Cater
South Forbes
W. J. Tretheway
Ald
Patterson
G Jeffrey
Kelly
J. M'Kellar
Dalton
Wombat
Grenfell
Brown, Park
Farnell
Johnson
Prince Streets
Dogan Head
Maxwell and Leahy
Orange Road
Sellafield
Farnell Street
Rath
Oxford Street
R. Riggs
J. Williams
D. F. Underwood
Als
North Hill
Gladstone Hotel fire inquiry at Wowlingragong Forbes district
The Coroner held an inquiry into the Gladstone Hotel fire at Wowlingragong near Forbes on July 3. Insurance on the building stood at 1226, and stock at 250, with the London Liverpool Globe Co. questioned over underinsurance. Witnesses including Mr Edwards, town clerk Milla, and architect Bates outlined building value, lease terms, and advisories. The coroner reserved judgment on fire origin and whether insured values were appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Gilchrist
Uv Gladstone
Wowlingragong
Forbes
Blanchfield
Martin Haswett
George A. Edwards
London & Liverpool & Globe Insurance Company
Messrs Moore, Brooke & Co
Drederick
Neonsee
H. Gerard
Insurance Co
Edwards
Edwarda
G. H. Cutler
Ferguson
Chas
Norman Stanley
Hcenies
Fire Brigade
Lita Neense
J. W. Milla
B&tirling
W. C. Crooke
London & Liverpool & Clohe Insurance Co
JH. Bates
Lamrock & Bates
Orange
Sun Insurance Co
Hassett
Meeting change and payments approved for August session
The August 10 meeting was moved to an evening session to avoid hindering the Mayor in his secretary duties for the Show. Dining near the cricket ground was authorized. The committee approved the deferred rent payment of £6 4s for four horses to W Ruth and related expenses for Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ruth
Remedies for backache and hair loss appeal
A sales ad warns of backache and kidney trouble among young adults caused by neglected urinary issues. It promotes Keaver Health Salts as a daily tonic, with claims of rapid relief and a price of 2/6 per bottle, available through PT Knapton's and chemists. Additional notes tout Grey Hale Extract to restore hair color within 24 hours and a scalp rub to stop hair loss, with prices listed and agents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PT. Knapton’s
Aus Drug Co
Elfiott Bros
Sydney
Knapton
Forbes
Pink Pain Powders Tower Brand Stop Pain
An advertisement for Tower Brand Pink Pain Powder claims rapid relief from headaches and various pains. It touts non digestion affecting formula, doctor-like compounding, and nationwide delivery. Sold by Frank Smith in Sydney with local chemist outlets listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
King Street
Newtown
Sydney
H. J. Fowler
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Peasley & White x Motor Traction & Mechanical Engineers
Ata
McDade’s Shoe Stores
Thesegent
Pitt, Son, and Badgery Ltd
Pastoral Exchange
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
Perdriau
D. B. Dudley Macintosh
Ferdriau Rubber CO. Ltd
Forbes Municipal Council
General Business
Ald. Thomson
Lachlan Street Bridge
Gladstone
Hugh Gerard
Pitt St
Tagele
Gerard
Olds
Peri
Shea HE
Foster Clark
N.S.W. Government Railways
Jack
Lexette Co
Melboy
Tures
G. Johnson
Resch’s
Pilsener
Resch’s Ales, Lagers, & Stout
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