Late Mr. R H Meares obituary notes Forbes farm owner
Rich ard Henry Meares famed western New South Wales pastoralist died at his Inninfall Forbes station home. Born in Melbourne, he formed Quantambore with brothers, built a large Merino flock, later sold it and invested in two more properties Bogabigo and Fonisfall. He held director roles, valued motoring, and belonged to Concord Golf Club Australian Club and Marka Church before cremation at Rookwood.
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Richard Henry Meares
Forbes Station
Inninfall
Mr. Meares
Melbourne
George Meares
Gilderie
Victoria
Murrumbidgee
Mrr
Meares
Robert Meares
Albert Meares
New South Wales
Brewarrina
I m
Strathfield
Bellevue Bl
Ting Investment Company
Mesresting
Forbes
Bogabi
Ue 4
Lowe ‘Concord Golf Club
Vice
Marka Church
Darling Point
Rookwood
Wanted An Assistant Secretary for Forbes Development League
At Forbes Development League annual meeting the secretary E Palmer admitted court work delayed matters from previous term. President Trevor urged earnest consideration to appoint an assistant secretary or Palmer may resign. He warned of falling interest and possible recess, but no action taken beyond deferring to next meeting to seek a suitable substitute.
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Forbes Development League
E. Palmer
League
Mentier
Palmer
Trevor
Considernon
Forbes
Conalder
Tim Persons
Willys Cars Survive New Guinea Eruption Conditions
Report from Rabaul week through Overland Sydney Ltd notes Willys cars in the Rabaul district remained on the road during and after the eruption while dust clogged other vehicles. All but one unit stayed operational, with others requiring oil changes due to the fine pumice dust.
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New Guinea
Willys
Dewa
Overland Sydney Ltd
Rabaul
FARMERS AT LAW DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF AGREEMENT
John Clarence Toohey sues Henry Joliffe in Forbes Small Debts Court for £45 claim tied to the sale of the Kirribilli property near Eugowra. Judgment awards £25 on balance, with three months to pay plus costs. Dispute centers on hay, tanks, a disc drill, a gate, and other farm property allegedly mislaid or misused after sale.
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Forbes Small Debts Court
M. J. Ryan
P.M
John Clarence Toohey
Bonnie Dell
Eugowra
Henry E Joliffe
Kirribilli
Paloer
Wes Care
Lome
Possvasion
Defendant
Witness
Joliffe
Parkes
Julifer
Maybury
Francia Ignatius Toohey
Mellion
Mr. Herbert
Robert Bowyer
Eugenia
Edward Augustus Toohey
Forbes
PB. J. Shine Commission
EU- Powri
Gald
Plmintiff
Tree Destruction Debate In Forbes Development League
The Forbes Municipal Council hears a proposal urging careful restraint on street tree removals. If removal is approved, the applicants must plant four young trees elsewhere and ensure their early maintenance, with placement spots to be determined by the council. The move follows a push by Bil Ellinge and was introduced by Secretary Palmer.
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Forbes Development League
Bos
Palmer
Bil Ellinge
Forbes Municipal Council
Mears
H. & Sweet
J. Cannon
Ye can sit on meat things but ye darena' alt doon
A humorous Scots themed feature recounts Robert Bruce and Burns era lore with feted ball plans at Porches on August 10 1037. It teases a Scottish Ball by Boots with pipe music haggis and festive foods amid playful misremembered history and local social notes.
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Eddie
Robert
Robert Préich
Billy
Robbie Burns
Bruce
John Knox
Ike
Robert Bruce
Bruge
Porches
Siydney Bo
Ting
Giens
Student Hand Gash After Glass Incident
A student suffered a gash to the hand while attempting to thrust a hand through a thick barrier to prevent smashed glass. The incident occurred in a private setting and the student was taken to a private facility for treatment.
Closer settlement talks bogged by government delays
At Forbes Development League meeting Her B A Gibbons pressed for a definite government reply on closer settlement. Various landholders reported long submissions with no response up to 18 months, casting doubt on government sincerity. The president noted few subdivisions accepted, suggesting value disputes between vendors and committee recommendations. Secretary urged collecting concrete cases before writing to the Premier.
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Forbes Development League
Her. B. A. Gibbons
League
Niseptiiede
Pettierment
Trevor
Stanley Turner
Porches
That I May Live at Studio Theatre Opens Tomorrow
Studio Theatre brings Twentieth Century Fox drama That I May Live starring Rochelle Hudson Robert Kent and J Edward Bromberg. A romance about an ex convict released from prison facing society and danger as he seeks love and a chance at happiness.
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Studio Theatre
Rochelle Hudson
Robert Kent
J. Edward Bromberg
Twentieth Century-Fox
Robert Bent
Kent
Sports and Dance Meeting Plans Event Schedule
The meeting decided to hold sports and dance on Al 18 at 10.0 gam on the cricket ground. The events aim to end the day happily with dancing slated alongside athletic activities.
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Hennington
Bonnington
J. Sullivan & Son General Carriers
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D. J. Bond
FLO
London
Napton's
Vandenberg Hotel
Wilce Magiory Winn
Thorpe
Mer Peck
Pole
Wally Ames
MR. R. H. Meares
Forbes Develop—menh
Laaguey
Willys Cars
Farmers AT Law
Mor B. C. Palmer
Mr BR. Mellion
Meulon
Ghd
Hay
Jann
Agistonen
Vas
Rain Maes Tennis
Rain
Development League
Scottie Hintory
Robert the Bruce
Edward
Bannockburn
Mr. Palmer
Gibbons
Baranon
Attwood
SYDNE
Sunshine Cruises
Orford
Eiffel
de Witt
Nellie Stokes
Eko” Hospital
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