Fortes Municipal Council Adopts Two Part Tariff
A special Fortes council meeting approved a two part tariff for domestic electricity. Engineer J G Waldron touted savings for consumers who use more current and warned revenue may dip initially. The plan introduces a 10 unit prime rate with 1d discount and a 20 unit secondary tier with 4d per unit plus a 2d per unit charge for additions. Policy to begin with July meter readings. Aldermen Gunn and Geen supported the proposal.
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Fortes
Ald. Butler
J. G. Waldron
Schmdt
Mir Waldron
Ald
Gunn and Geen
Stock Conditions in State Report Shows Few Diseases
The Department of Agriculture reports no increase in infectious disease statewide with only one outbreak of anthrax and one of swine dysentery. Pasture improvements and dry weather affected stock health, with notable gains where feeding and shelter were emphasized, though the southwest and central west show poorer outlooks for pastoralists. The North Coast and Tablelands improved, and the North West remains promising once rain effects fade.
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Department of Agriculture
Te Bi
Watson
Forbes Ambulance District Granted
NSW Board grants Forbes a separate ambulance district, despite Parkes opposition. Forbes committee argued the town and Shire of Jemalong can sustain its own service with local subscriptions, life members, and possible salary for a superintendent, though costs and staffing pose challenges. Board decision ends Parkes inquiry and supporters praise the move while noting risks to finance and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Ambulance Committee
Forbes
N.S.W
Forbes Committee
J. H. ‘Coreelio
Basil Clifton
Parkes-Forbes
Ambulane
Porkes-Forbes
Portes
Porbes
Jemalong
Anh
Hourigan
Ad Forbes
Costello
Bleechmore
Crete
Puriesa
Forben
Parkes
Tom
Breechmore
Despicable dog poisoner strikes Camp Hill again
A local dog killer operates in Camp Hill injuring valuable canines chained to kennels. Police hold information as residents condemn the act and demand swift arrest of the perpetrator, described as a degenerate foe to animals and neighbors.
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Forbes
Camp Hill
Winderblood
Crwelly
Bin
Bedier
Forbes district hopes and finances prompt debate on new shire
The Forbes committee signatures endorse local control and dignity of the own and district while arguing for separate service. A finances report from April to June 1938 shows receipts of £24,280 and expenditures of £24,? leaving a surplus of £338 8 1. President Hourigan notes contentment with current conditions and questions whether Forbes should change, suggesting Parkes might retain responsibility and asking if new districts could sustain success and meet objections.
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Dog Loeb
James
Forbes
Jemalong Shire
Sound Finances
PT. Hourigan
Parkes
Porbes
New Buildings Plans Approved By Local Council
A special meeting of the local Municipal Council approved three building applications with a total value of £1,077. The projects include a weatherboard cottage on Quarry Hill by CG Biggs, brick additions to a shop on Templar Street for W Pak valued at £417, and a weatherboard cottage in Jonson Street by builder G Biggs for Mrs M Grimshaw valued at £650.
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Do McMahon
Quarry
Quarry Hl
Cg, Biggs
A. R. Smith
Templar Street
W. Pak
Honest man returns wallet worth twenty eight pounds
On Wednesday Mr. Eric Coles of Coles and Caan recovered a wallet containing 28 pounds dropped outside Forbes Police Office. With police aid the owner, an elderly Thomas Andrews of Cu Dow Station Forbes, was quickly found and his loss was recovered.
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Eric Coles
Coles and Caan
Forbes
Ated
Thomas Andrews
Cu~dow
Andrews
Winter Sports Orange Awaits Fall of Snow on Canoblas
Canobelas Shire Council president Dr M F Dalton says a snow fall is awaited at Mt Canoboles where a 100 yard wide slope is cleared. The new course has two sections for experienced and inexperienced skiers as locals recall past winter enthusiasm despite tree stumps.
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Canobelas Shire
M. F. Dalton
Orange
District Rain Deluge Boosts Crops Across The Region
Rain drenched the district with Forbes recording 70 points by nine yesterday morning and 24 points more yesterday, lifting total falls. Last month 110 points were logged, earlier this month four and six points on the 2nd and 5th. Heavy soaking improved pastures while forecasts predict cloudy, unsettled conditions with further southern and western rain and possible storms in the north. Readings at nearby centres include Cowra 8, Dubbo 44, Grenfell 40, Young 28, Dubbo 20.
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Forbes
G. D. Biansett
Walla Walla
E. tC @peck
Moobong
West Plains
Warroo
Bandalong
Burrawang West
A. G. Wheatley
Mulwalhene
Cranbrook UT
Mitchells
J. C. Leahy
Cowrin
Condoebolin
Dubbo
Grenfell
Orne
Gugowra
Parkes
Trundie
Young
Grand Effort at Ball Raised Funds for Ambulance Wagon
A balance sheet for the Police and Ambulance Ball shows receipts exceeding £299, expenses about £53, and a net profit of £255. A committee meeting to finalise affairs will be held tonight at the Ambulance station.
Minister suspended after House clash over Insur ance Bill
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday the Acting Minister for Commerce Cameron was suspended after a heated exchange during debate on the National Insurance Bill. The Prime Minister Lyons moved to suspend Cameron for a remark about a member described as offensive, and Cameron refused to withdraw. The suspension, announced by the Speaker, remained in effect for the rest of the day.
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House of Representatives
Commerce
Cameron
Lyona
A. Wilson
C.P. Wimmet
Viel
Mr. Bell
Lyons
Mir
Mr. Lyons
F. Brennan Lab
Batman
Viet
Mr. Lyon
Cameron Wa
Poisons Act Poised for Stricter Sale Regulations
The government plans to tighten poisons sales after the Poisons Act amendment passed by Parliament. An advisory committee will be appointed to aid framing new rules. Registrar G Hamlin of the Pharmacy Board warns the current system makes poisons easily obtainable. The existing verminicide labeled poisons could be sold with little to no control and will be altered.
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Amnoel Teniat
G. Hamlin
The
Pharmacy Board
Farmer's Bad Luck After Cottage Fire Near Condobelia Road
District farmer B H Whitlock returned from a hunting trip to find his four room cottage and furniture destroyed by fire along North Condobelia Road. The blaze started after lunch while his household and four youths were inside. only a few small items could be salvaged.
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B. H. Whitlock
Condobelia
Mir Whitlock
Holkekeeper
Hey
Local court fines for indecent acts and drunkfulness
Artive Phillip Arden 20 pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour at Lachlan Street about 0 40 am Saturday and was fined 1 or two days hard labor. Kenneth John Ryan 20 faced an indecent conduct charge after Arden's company and was fined 2 or days hard labor. Thus Hurd pleaded guilty to drunkenness in Rankin Street and indecent language with fines and a short period to pay.
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Artive Phillip Arden
Forbes Pole Court
Lily
Mantner
Jane
Lachlan Street
Bam
Bert Bovlanine
Magistrats
Mfr
M. J. McCauley
Kenneth John Ryan
Arden
McCauley
Hurd
Rankin Street
Mme
McCaulty
Football Loss Coach Hamilton Joins Grenfell Club
Forbes football coach and skipper Sam Hamilton resigns to join Grenfell Club, offered £4 weekly as player. Perbes Club cites £3 weekly savings and confirms no obstacles. President Hartcher notes failed bid to retain him and expresses mixed sentiments about the move.
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Sam Hamilton
Forbes
Hue
Grenfell
Perbes
Almsford
Hartchor
Mr. Hartcher
New Winter Train Time Table From Forbes to Sydney
The new winter time table takes effect Sunday June 15. The Sydney bound mail remains unchanged in arrival, but the ball train departs 5.45 pm instead of 5.40 pm from Monday, with Sydney arrival unchanged. The Forbes Sydney day train schedule is unchanged. The Stockineingal line schedule updates place several trains earlier or later, with connections to the Temora mail and Parkes departures. No afternoon changes are expected to Sydney intermediate mail times.
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C. BR. Jacobi
Forbes
Sydney
Stockineingal
Prichaya
Parkes
Unusual Farm Accident Leaves Man Injured Near Perthville
A Porches man and brother-in-law of Mr. Baker, Harry Best lick, farmer in Perthville district, was injured near his home early this week när walking in a paddock with a pipe. He tripped over a tone, the pipe struck his face with force, entering one eye and exiting near the other. The pipe stem broke and lodged in his face. He was taken to Bethurst District Hospital where his condition was reported as slightly improved.
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Baker
Bridge Street
Porches
Harry Bestlick
Perthville
He Is Dow
Bethurst Detrict Hospital
Merous
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N.S.W. Board
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Perko
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Sue Wurbes
Oj. Aner
W. Arden
Parrots-Forbes District Ambuebance Committee
Li Forbes
Mir PT
Hourigat
Moe
A. Reachel
Beer Wiven
House of Reps
Burgess Meredith
Maxwell] Anderson
the Groom
Ann Sothern
Indy
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