Big Transport Meeting At Orange To Night
Community leaders in Orange prepare a transport meeting to protest recent road transport regulations aimed at shifting freight from road to rail. Delegates from workers groups and returned soldiers plan to visit Sydney to urge Minister Sheahan and Mr Windsor to retain road options, with a meeting set for 4 o clock tonight. The push centers on ensuring trucking capacity and avoiding steep road taxes that would raise consumer prices.
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Orange Transport Assets
Wiochoes
Cammenmee
Trasiwo
Orange Ta Nikhs
Sydney
Sheahan
Winsor
Govwrnmerss
Forbes Flood Relief Fund Notice
A public notice announces the Forbes Flood Relief Fund and its distribution by Forbes and District, detailing eligibility and timing for applications and the managing bodies. The document outlines the fund’s purpose, application windows, and responsible authorities.
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Forbes
June Flood Estimated Losses Reach Several Million Pounds
A June flood caused extensive damage with early estimates placing total losses between 2 and 4 million pounds. Food stock, production, roads, and municipal properties suffered. housing and furniture losses add tens of thousands, with overall costs uncertain but high. The piece notes large compensation claims and argues for a national government to unite parties.
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Fora
Pollo Husk
Bert
Forbes
Australia Faces Food Shortages Warned by Lords
In the House of Lords Lord Lucas warned Australia’s defences are breaking down as meat exports fall to about 50,000 tons this year while New Zealand ships 300,000 tons plus dairy. He urged action from Canberra to Sydney on flood control and a shift toward self‑production to avoid becoming dependent on imports.
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House of Lords
Lucas
Australia
New Zealand
Wilcannia
Forbes
Ube
Canberra
Sydney
Lord Woeldon
Make-Up of a Lachlan Flood From Source Text
A fragmented report analyzes Lachlan River catchments above Forbes, detailing Wyangala Belubula Mandagery and other streams. It notes Wyangala delivering 47 percent of river water, Belubula contributing four percent from 1000 square miles, Mandagery providing 10 percent from 830 square miles, and other streams including Boorowa and Portes influencing about 40 percent of normal flow. The text presents a tabular breakdown and calls for greater attention to lesser known tributaries.
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Elphinstone
Etree Ford
Lachlan
Forbes
Wrangels
Tua Ronservation
Morbes
Wyangala
Boorcws
Goolagong
Belubuln
Mandagery
Tota
Portes
Angola
Belubula
Parbes
Lashian
Porches
Jemalong Gap
Wea
Meteor Falls Near Forbes
Early week reports describe a heart shaped glowing object seen Monday night near Forbes. A representative driver traveling between Parkes and Forbes reported witnessing a brilliant fireball that vanished near a peellock eight miles from Forbes, with witnesses noting it produced colors like a rainbow. Some locals planned to search the Parkes area for traces of the meteor on Tuesday morning.
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Costah
Dunedoo
Forbes
Parkesnd Farber
Peeldock
Jett
Forben
Parkes
Governor Visits Canowindra With Northcott Tour
The Governor of New South Wales, Great-General Sir Jobe Northcott, and his daughter Elisabeth visited Canowindra on Monday. They attended official functions and were guests of Mrs A F Borgean. Excellency telephoned Forbes mayor from Canowindra indicating no further visit to Porter.
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New South Wales
Jobe Northcott
Elisabeth Promi
Visi
Canowindre
Gues
A. F. Borgean
Forbes
Paren
Porter
Prompt Action Ends The Flood Menace in Forbes
A message from the Hon. Sec. of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Advisory Committee expresses sympathy to Forbes residents after severe floods. It highlights 6,000,000 rich Lachlan Valley acres damaged, with pasture and grain losses totaling millions. Urges Canberra and Sydney to implement immediate soil conservation to curb future floods and hold officials accountable if action delays occur.
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Bere
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Wills
ANZ
Bank
Forbes
Sydney ‘Symphony ‘Orchestra
Lving
Sydney Orchestra
Boinl
Lachlan
Elx
Gure
Kenton
Canberra
Belubula
Mandagery
Boorowa
Crookwell
Abererom
Sydney
School Road Safety Patrols Violate Stop Signals
A damaged clipping reports that students trained as road safety patrollers repeatedly signaled drivers to stop, but motorists ignored the warnings. Explanations cite two lanes near Bays' School in Lachlan and Browne Street, with additional lanes on Ghar Street and Browne Street. Patrols operate at 12:90 p.m. daily, facing refusals from some drivers.
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Gchool
Lachlan and
Browne Street
Ghar
Breif
Poe
Adjourned Cases At Forbes Court Adjourned
Forbes Court adjourned several cases including Atankey Cecil John White for actual bodily harm and John Thomas Clothier for goods, with others such as Alexander Stewart failing to destroy rab bits and John Waller Miahto failing to yield to a vehicle. Witness from Sydney sought expenses. adjournment granted. Wm. J. Foxton case adjourned to August 19. Small Debts Court saw two adjournments. Elwyn Huge awarded £2 3/4 plus costs. Two Fair Rents Court applications postponed.
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Atankey Cecil John White
John Thomas Clothier
Lew Fally
Alexander Stewart
John Waller Miahto
Sergi. Nixon
Sydney
P. Gardiner
Williams
Wm. J. Foxton
Mboon
van Mood
Show And Jockey Club Should Not Clash
A dispute over scheduling for the Forbes Show Society and the Jockey Club risks a clash between events. The Show Society planned September 4 5 for its agricultural exhibition and September 6 for a trotting meeting, while the Jockey Club sought to restrict the Show to one day and arrange its trotting date first. Officials expect a large turnout at tonight’s meetings to avoid a conflict and urge both bodies to coordinate to protect public interest.
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Forbes Show Society
Jockey Club
Show Society
Ube
Uet
Isa
Spreading Of Forbes Butchers Shops Reported In Council
A recent council report discusses the spread of Forbes butcher shops amid food supply concerns. Mrs Le Brocque notes persistent meat shortages and lack of butt during multiple food crises affecting North Hl ae.
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Forbes
North Hl
le Brocque
Mar
Leo le Brocque
Governor's sympathy for Forbes flood victims
The Governor of New Seutt expresses deep sympathy for Forbes and district residents who suffered in the recent flood. He notes travels to North Queensland and plans a future visit, instructing Major Martin to arrange a meeting upon return from his western tour.
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New Seutt
Lee
Forbes
Con Fidge
Queensland
New South Wales
al Forbes
Forbe
Disirict
Evryone
Martin
John Northcott
Bitter View Of Production Policy
A Forbes business figure voices concern over national production policy. He criticizes city spending on warships and railways while arguing for more farm investment. He warns voters may starve if land expansion and food production are neglected, though admits he could be wrong.
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Forbes
Lachlan
Aly
From Our Point of View on Wyangala Dam Floods
Editorial argues the Wyangala Dam was built for water storage with little flood control planning. It urges New South Wales to fund flood mitigation measures now, claiming 4600 square miles of watershed threaten floods and that prompt action could boost food production and regional stability.
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Wyangala
Belubula
Forbes
Wyangala Dam
N.3.w
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Orange
Amateur Athletic Championship
Vut
Ferrie
Torren
Dire Jr Ole
Petrel Ani
Roma
Londone
White City
Amateur Athletic Association
London Athletic
John iMeely
Titis Ewerl
Forbes and District
Canowindra
Phoenix
Elwyn Huge
Ernest Araldo
CH. Markwort
Helen Jean, Knapton
Jersor
Cecil Bourke
Show and
N.S.W
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