New Bowling Green Plans Face Subcommittee Review
A subcommittee headed by C Elliott and E Austen reviews fines and possible land options for a new Bowling Green site. They discuss widening the current area with a fourth green and explore offers including potential plots near Lake Forbes. Austen notes expanding membership could attract 290 more members, while shifting lakefront ground has affected levels.
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Orlane
Elliott
Lake Forbes
Austen
Girl Hurt In Smash With Standing Larry
Carol Bevan, 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Noel Bevan of Flint Street, was injured in a bicycle collision with a parked lorry behind a bulk store on Sheriff Street. The impact caused a stomach rupture and she underwent her third operation at Forbes District Hospital after the October accident.
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Carol
Noel Bevan
Flint Street
Forbes District Hospital
Sheriff Street
J. A Simpeon
Abe
Ulere
Ordination of Three Priests at Parkes Grenfell
Rev Father Kevin O Connor and Rev Father Edward Littler were ordained by Bishop T M Fox at the Church of the Holy Pandly Parkes. The ceremony included a memorial for Clancy who died in Sydney aged 26, educated at Mar.
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Kevin O'Connor
Edward, Littler
Special Church Service Marks Transition of Forbes Parish
A church service described the rector’s installation and the parish’s transfer to Forbes. The bishop, archdeacon, and officials led processions, tolled the bell, and began the rector’s cure with litany, baptism, and roles at the pulpit altar and font.
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Pep
Ae Antes
Eva
Ae Reseay
Iala
Forbes
Ettendanes
Education Week Plans Teachers Leader Coming
The Western Regional Ares director Mr CC ML Clayton visited Forbes to discuss Education Week starting August 1. A five member committee including Mr Madden and Rev W A Coates was elected to plan broad community involvement with input from the Mayor and District Inspector.retail traders association offered to assist with window displays and H S Meath head of the NSW Teachers Federation will address the public during Education Week.
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Ares
CC. ML Clayton
Forbes
F. Vere
M.H. Gunn
Dinate High School
J. W. Madden
J . Hartcher
Wea
Madden
W. A. Coates
C.W.A
F . Beard
High Schvol
Clayton
BR. Ogilvie
McDonald
Retal
Traders’ Association
Mir. Vere
Ogilvie
Waz
NSW. Teachers’ Federation
H. F. Meath
J. Hartcher
M. I. Logan
Khu AL
Anc Ith Meray
Hospital Board Pushes Survey for New Hospital Site
Forbes District Hospital Board backs citizens effort for a new hospital and asks the Hospital Commission to speed the promised site survey. Board members and the Hospital Citizens' Committee, led by Mayor Ald. M. H. Guna, meet at 7:30 p.m. today to continue the drive.
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Forbes District Hospital Board
Hospital Commission
New Hospital Citizens’ Committee
Ald. M. H. Guna
Fray at Parkes Football Ends With Send Off
A sensational second half at Pioneer Oval Parkes saw Parkes and Peak Hill players clash as K Wright was ordered off after a punch throw near the line officiated by Dwyer. Police and Peak Hill officials intervened to escort Wright from the field amid chaotic scenes. Wright was reported for throwing punches under provocation.
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Pioneer Oval
Parkes
Peak Hill
K. Wright
Dwyer
Wright
Cremtalea
Peak Hi
Ficial
Goats Drive Foxes From Lambs at Bedgerabong
Bedgerabong grazier reports a simple method to protect lambs by using goats among the sheep to chase foxes from the paddocks. Crows and hawks also pose risks, with Bruce Acheson spotting an immense hawk near his flock. Beasley and Fuller transported the bird to Bedgerabong for a safer display for local children.
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Ube Ceale
Bruce Acheson
Menara J
Beasley
C. Fuller
Obituary of Mrs Roth Beubel Thomson
Mrs Roth Beubel Thomson 75 former Pistom district resident wife of Hazel Wilim Thomson died in the District Bow Pll on Tuesday. Survived by a grown ij Suomi and husband. Funeral from the Bart ers of Mr A G domes mt noon yesterday to terran cemetery with Rev H V Bape ratt officiating at the graveside
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Pistom
Roth Beubel Thomson
Hazel Wilim Thome
Orage Road
Thomson
New Hospital Plans Sighted at Board Meeting
Reg McDonald, new board director, urged moving forward on hospital upgrades while delaying some projects. The chair presided in full, with plans for a new day room, kitchen enlargement, and a verandah enclosure under government contract. A survey officer would prepare sketches and meet Forbes Council officials to advance the hospital scheme.
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Reg. McDonald
Citizens’ Committee
Lnhead
RB J Wriehl
IL Sol
Audley
Toert
Snd
Jsquee
Public Works Department
Forbes Council
McDonald
Gale
Uhin
Tal
Dirk Cale
Johnnson
Hospitals Commission
Forbes
Methodist Youth Talent Effort Held in Memory of Pardey
The Forbes Methodist Church youth group organized a talent drive to honor late secretary Neville Pardey. Participants pledged talents to fund a new memorial to Pardey, with proceeds to cover costs of a plaque and ball. A memorial service is planned, and Rev Ray Mobile will visit Forbes for an illustrated lantern talk on August 11. The Mission to the Nation Week runs September 11 to 20 with visiting preacher Rev F C Oakley.
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Neville Pardey
Methodist Church
Ray Mobile
Forbes
The
F.C Oakley
Two Shire Licences Granted This Week
Shire Council approved a butcher shop licence for W. Ang Lisa & Co. of Darcobalgie and a cat slaughtering licence for T. J Webb Bon of Forbes at the Ab Ite meeting held that week.
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Jemmlong Shire
W. Anglisa & Co
Darcobalgie
T. J Webb
Bon
Forbes
Second Forbes Eisteddfod Draws 300 Entrants for Prizes
About 300 entrants from Forbes and nearby towns compete Friday and Saturday in the second Forbes Eisteddfod with prizes totaling around £100. Entries hail from Forbes Begewin Parkes Grenfell Dekhe and Cowrk.
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Forbes
Five Forbes Girls Curtainraiser in New Zealand Hockey
The schedule lists a Friday event at Church of England Parish Hall with participants including Betty Sau, Patten, Margaret Archer, OMalley, Heather Strong, Nancy Smith, Peters, W Reserves Helen Upton and Ports Hall. A Monday session follows with a focus on centers of winners and range steam pan Riga Finn.
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Infante Ane
Margaret Archer
Itarwinda
Avert
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