Prevention of Flood Recurrence Met with Urgent Appeals in Forbes
The Forbes gathering led by the Mayor and Mr. Prendergast urged the Premier Hor J Cahill and Minister for Lands Mr. Renshaw to back a flood relief program. They highlighted extensive losses to crops and stock across Lachlan Valley, calling for government and federal funds, rent relief, and coordinated actions to curb recurring floods and protect national economy.
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J. J. Cahill
Renshaw
Lachlan
F. ML Copeland
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Ruls
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Hie Colle
Echella
Ald Corie
Lachwu Valley Development Leagie
Purbes
Elon
Amule Taxing Authority
Australia
Weason
Cahill
Wrangala Dam water level raised but not broadcast
The Shire Clerk Forbes waived that the water level at Wrangala Dam was Tin below normal. Information tendered at 8.32 pm was not aired in three news bulletins. An assurance it would appear on 13 pm was not fulfilled. 2CR planned river readings for its announcer and Friday sessions, with Saturday coverage at 4.46 pm.
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Forbes
Alpe
Offier
Wrangala
Lachlan Valley Development Levee plans gain support
Minister for Lands Mr Renshaw praised the committee and Premier for backing Lachlan Valley levee work. He stressed the project would aid food prevention and state prosperity, while the Mayor of Forbes reported council representations and received civic thanks for community efforts.
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Renshaw
Lachlan Valley
Leveue
Lachlan
Forbes
River flood heights rise across multiple locations
River readings this morning show spillway at 12 feet Sins Cowra 56 feet Goolagong 35 feet Herbert's 29 feet 3 inches Forbes 21 feet 6 inches. Heights rising at all places. The Belabula River lies in record flood.
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Cowra
Goolagong
Herbert's
Forbes
Belabula River
Minister Rejects Restoring Daily Train Service
A council meeting reveals the Minister’s letter denying restoration of the half century old Forbes rail line. Mayor and Aldermen argue for reinstatement of extended service to Forbes and request connections to nearby towns, noting some lines still receive limited daily trains. The motion to pursue restoration garners unanimous support.
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Stowdows
Euch
Tamora
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Kempecy Mall
Forbes
Forbes Mall
Iran
Ees
Ald Hurtcher
Reyalty
Forbes Mayor Receives Generous Flood Relief Gift
A June 12 letter from SLF Stellen Manager to Forbes Mayor Abd Conridge notes Radio 2h Youngs coordinated a Forbes flood appeal. Donations totaled 16 with 1707 already received and a final bank draft will be sent tomorrow to aid distribution. Community thanks accompany the gesture from Young and many supporters.
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Thor
Forbes Technical School Funding Delayed Yet Council Plans Reconsideration
A disrupted letter from the Secretary of Technical Innovation shows Forbes Technical School faces erection delays due to limited funds and higher fiscal restrictions. The Fortes district council will push to place Forbes funding on the 1934 estimates despite financial shortages, with mayor and premier indicating continued support but limited money available.
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Forbes Council
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Waekmow
Teeholal College
Fortes Iid
Forbes
Jean Funda
Cahill
Forbes Technical School
Forbes Cultural Centre Plan debated by council
A deferral of tenders for library extensions is discussed as Forbes Society proposes an alternative. Alderman Edwards suggests a small rehearsal room could be added, funded by existing school funds. A Library Committee review is urged and a special meeting called to involve all stakeholders and the Building Inspector.
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Forbes Council
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Ald Holloway
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Hite Turtoa Sociery
Press
Clearance of Forbes flood obstructions discussed by council
Council debates removing obstructions to ease flood flow from Forbes. Proposals include high level and pedestrian crossings at Johnny Woods and Bates bridges, with plans to retain water in the lake during dry seasons. Engineers to provide cost estimates and the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission to continue investigation.
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Gimpson
Court St
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Bando St
Young St
Fitzgerald'’s Bridge
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Barteber
Ald &Impson
Waredd
Woods
Gas position is desperate. council reviews relief plan
Forbes Municipal Council vents frustration at gas works crisis. The State Chief Gas Examiner Mr Brown urged prompt actions. Ald Hertcher pushes for immediate works under Mr Prendergast, vows to hire a competent gas maker. mayor warns the system may close without an engineer.
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Brown
Ald P. Conridor
Als
Hertcher
Prendergast
Wealern
Ald
Mir. Gude
Sydney
Holloway
Iid
Che
Ald Haricher
Preparing for Another Flood In Forbes District
Flood warnings and rainfall reports sweep the Forbes district as rivers rise. By Sunday evening Wyangala Dam overflowed the spillway and surged to 2 ft 9 in by Monday morning, with river readings at Cowra and Fortes at high levels. Local rainfall over 49 hours brought scattered totals and urgent weather alerts issued via wireless services.
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Forbes
Goulburn
Crookwell
Wyangala Dam
CowTa
Lochlan
Murrumbit
N.W. Weather Ruby
Porboy Powtmaster Yes
Forbes Housing Conference Aims To Discuss Local Housing
The NSW Housing Commission directs the Orange District Architect to visit Forbes to discuss the town’s housing position after a council request. The council approves the conference to review progress on housing projects and related matters.
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Nsw
Rydney
Forbes
Dstrict Archi- Sect of
Orange
Fort Best
Townwide Alarm Cited Over Rising Crime Threats
Police warn of escalating crime with ambiguous phrases about evacuation and danger. Authorities urge residents to move from low ground as security concerns prompt precautionary measures while the community monitors unfolding threats.
Rainfall Record At Forbes Post Office
Rainfall measured near Forbes Post Office totaled eleven inches, with notes indicating local precipitation details and period coverage.
Premier’s Sympathy With Flooded Shire Ratepayers
Premier and Mr Copeland discuss flood relief needs for the Lachlan Valley Shire. The Shire President and ratepayers receive personal sympathy. Steps are noted for reports on salvage of vital food production and fencing materials. A Flood Wares Committee will visit early to assess retent flood damage.
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Copeland
Cahill
Lachlan
Copeland Biate
Wie Shire
Forbes Works And Services In May
May works include graded streets Gum Swamp Girot s Calorie and Pembroke area repairs. cemetery fence completed with temporary gate. supply details log filtration pump and water output. two men to repair mains. horses impounded from Inderwood Lane and Forester St.
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Girot’s
Mdorees Reid
Brooke
Ole Bam
Bathurst
Kle
Bandon
Inderwood Lane
Forester St
Forbes Cultural Centre Plan Effort Worthwhile
A proposal for a Forbes cultural centre with theatre, biotics-related facilities, town band accommodation, and extensions seeks long term public benefit. The plan aims to extend the Society’s good work, provide a home for activities, and support future growth without sacrificing quality for short term savings.
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Gwe Forbes
Lachian Valley
Forbes and
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