Forbes Schoolboys Football Carnival Abandoned
Mer J Martoher, secretary of Group XL, with local club officials, cancelled Forbes Schoolboys annual football carnival set for Forbes due to unplayable grounds from floods. Officials cited persistent inundation of the show ground and rising Lachlan River levels threatening surrounding districts, prompting a full abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. J. Martoher
Group XL
Falunday Orxt
Forbes
Corpreal
Shaw Dociety
Elwyn Woods
Lachlan
Parkes
Hartcher
Unveiling Ceremony At Calarie Public School
An unveiling ceremony at Calarie Public School honored the memory of the late Mrs Pritchard, longtime Calatio PB CL Association member. Mrs Payne and others paid tributes, a memorial picture was unveiled, and the program featured a poem by Mrs Pane and music from the choir. Attendees included friends of the late Mrs Pritchard from Forbes and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterie School
MS Pritchard
Pritchard
Calatie PB & CL Association
Mre Payne
Don Walker
Mixes & Cowen
E. Mi Proteard Jre
Mir Evan Jamey
Merritt
Pristejiarty
Poet Association
Pane
Po& C Association
Tally
Pritchurd
Forbes
Perry
Ele Lindh
Births, marriages, and notices from Forbes district
Congratulations issued for the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James Sheridan of Queen Street. Anticipated promotions and exams for Gene Sergt Nixon. Wedding of Elaine Wilde and Edward Charleton at St Lawrence’s Church and honeymoon plans. Various hospital discharges and engagements, visits, and social notices involving Forbes residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheridan
Queen Street
Mater Hospital
Jock ‘Woodhouse
Forbes
Johnson St
St. Lawrence's Foman Catholic Church
Elaine
G. Wilde
Lnte
A. Wilde
Edward Charleton
Cookamidger
Anc Nis
CW. Cowell
Queen St
Cookmmidgera
Shipley Hodget
B Hodges
Bullved Street
Oydney
Orie
Kelly
Lachland
June
Kevin Shead
Keith Newcombe
Bogan St
Marion Gunning
Oxsted St
Scott
Cmreoar
McMahon
Daugh
Margaret
Parkes Street
Coongmble
E. J. Smith
J. Chandler
Flint Strew
Porches District Hospital
Floods, Show Delays, and Civic Warnings in Forbes News
The Australian recounts flood impacts and civic skirmishes in Forbes with reports of unreliable roads delaying events. It notes flooded yards, disrupted markets, and a cautious stance by public servants while highlighting local figures like Marjorie Jackson and Frank Sedge as Olympic medallists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgman
Australia
Zealand
Weil
Sevdee
Evel
Marjorie Jackson
Inks Na Bess
Shirley
Yvette
Frank Sedge
Forbes district notes and local obits and arrivals
Raymond Hodge leaves Fore Wes District Hospital on Friday after discharge. Marie Peasley returns to St Johns hostel following hospital stay. Mr. Michael Rominie Peters dies in Sydney storm. Allan Wilson required stitches from a child’s thrown rock. J E B Grime resigns as Forbes Jockey Club treasurer amid Bank of NSW duties. committee to discuss successor and club future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Glug
Prince Street
Fore Wes District Hospital
Marie Peasley
Bedeerabong
St Job's Church of England
Farbey District Hospital
Jack Reeves
Farnell 51
Forbey Binstrict
Smith
Parnell Bl
Forbes District Hospital
Allan Wilson
Randal
Farnell Street
Mr.w. Fry
Parkes Road
Thas
Wm. Peters
Barton St
Sydney
Michael Rominie Peters
Prec Peters
Forbes
Leng
Les. Hoven
Bertie Street
Rockdale
Forbes Jockey Club
Air
J. EB. Grime
Bank of New South Wales
Grime
FR. Lovell
Engagements and birthdays mark Forbes notices
The list records engagements for June Rose and Annie Valerie Rees to Kevin Kelch and Lawrence Kelch, with further notes on Marty Crow’s return to Grenfell, Kevin Forbes’ weekend visit, Nurse Trin Hurkett resuming duties at Orange Mental Hospital, and Margaret Wallace’s 90th birthday noting her pioneer status walking the Iron Bridge and Lachlan Hotel ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Crow
Grenfell Yeaterday
Forben
E. Mayberry
Bogan Street
Kevin Forbe
Penrith
Forbes
Mr. W. Forbes
Sam Street
Trin Hurkett
Orange Mental Hospital
Dy. Hurkett
Mra
Margaret Wallace
William Street
Iron Bridge
South Forbes
John William Wallace
Lachlan Hotel
Spencer
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Bull-T Fking
Arnott
British Mille
Ats
Depo
Ted
William Clrnott
Sbush, MW
Goodyear Tyres
Calarie Public School
Kevin Hincork
Yorraween
Morel Sly
Drawling Park
Bon Keller
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Tom Sharp
Aberfoyle
Goodyear
H. Winner
Post Office
Forks District Hospital
FR McKay
Abbott St
Forbes Hospital
Ainee
Gene Sergt
Nixon
Stots
Dorrie Hay
M. Markwért
South Lead
Fortes Divivnet Hospital
Friius
Max Cameron
Moorebank Miliry Camp
L. Cameron
Flint Sire
Wide Shoebridge
Forbes On
Ballin
City
J. ‘Tuohey
Frou Peek
Eni- al Mttow
Priles
Barunl
Mo Tam Jones
M ‘Dt Roberts
Mareiner
Myr
Jack Burton
Mire
Burton
Vlum Street
Sl P Bourbon
Jim Hormmend
Wombat St
Ebiele
Tony
Forbes Serople
Barrow
Mfr
Forbes Showground
Lowrill
Raymond Hodge
Redken Park
Ben Hodke
Union Street
Flay
Pat Mc~ Cormack
Ratherne
Jack White
Ken White
Cuneinyuk
Moulamein
June Rose
Annie Valerie
Gibb & Beeman
Lachlan Street
Q'Bree
Ast.c
FIO
Anna of
Apdasy
Mercatile
Somwortth
Lismore
Orange
Southwe Mafia
Lho
Meaghers
Carmelettes
Oddments
Robin Mond
Beatius
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