Abuses At Forbes Hospital Board Protest
Protests at Forbes Hospital Board meeting on Tuesday night over patient treatment at the hospital system. W Gilchrist argued that aging patients could be cared for at their children’s homes, reducing strain on the hospital and costs. Reference to patients clinging to hospital life as a home, with calls to ease care and arrange alternative accommodation. A decision was made to arrange for one patient to transfer to an old people’s home rather than force removal, and another to return to Nehota.
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Forbes Hospital
Die W. Gilchrist
Limeell
Anther
Nehota
Queen Comp to Help Hospitals Delayed Finalisation
Forbes board reports no final arrangement for winding up Intertown queen competition among Forbes Parkes and Peak Hill. Peak Hill candidate won. crowning ceremony deferred due to various impediments. Forbes queen nominees and officials expected to attend once finalised.
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Intertown Hospital Queen
Forbes
Parkes
Polk Hill
Peak Hill
Wan
Forbes How Fitel Board of Directors
Chr Peak Hi
Compet!on
Forbes Board
Fap
Forbes Queena
Forbes to Host Maori Choir Two Concerts at Town Hall
The Waiata Maori choir of New Zealand visits Forbes at the request of a local Methodist church for two public performances on July 30 at the Town Hall. The group, composed of young representatives from various tribes, performs Polynesian music, haka, dances, and songs. All proceeds go to educational and charitable funds.
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Waiata Maori Choir
New Zealand
Australia
Forbes
Methodiat Church
Forbes Town Hall
Hia Fama Eboir
Cup restricted to Group XI sparks limited favor
A brief note indicates that the proposed football cup would be limited to Group XI and faced unfavorable reception and restrictions, signaling limited support from stakeholders.
Reorganisation Of Council Staff Discussed In Camera
Forbes Municipal Council addressed a proposed reorganisation of staff in a special meeting. Mayor Ford presented a confidential report from department heads and urged that comments remain confidential, with discussion to occur in camera if necessary. The motion to discuss the reports in private passed unanimously. Any deal reached will be reported later.
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Forbes
Open Council
Jeuilier Die
Hor. Ford
Depuuir
Gmn
Ford
Mod
Ornell
Ayriion
Ald
Cownell
SMALL DEBTS Case at Quandialla
The case of KJ. Rigs of Pullaboeka against W. J. Woodgate of Wirring for 1h ay work and material, heard by Mr Balmain P.M. at Quandialla, after which a verdict for the defendant with £2/10/- costs was entered. The plaintiff was represented by Mr Moffatt of Grenfell, the defendant by Mr Harold Moloney of Porbes.
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Aise
KJ. Rigs
Pullaboeka
W. J. Woodgate
Porbes
Balmain
P.M
Pleintif
Moffatt
Grenfell
Harold Moloney
Ugly Man Competition for Movie Ball at Forbes Church
Forbes Church of England Young Man's Club launches an Ugly Man contest to raise funds for a club movie ball on August 14. At a recent meeting, the plan was approved and a local candidate was nominated to represent the town. Parishioners elsewhere will be asked to nominate contenders, with progress votes to be published regularly.
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Forbes Church of England Young Man's Club
Prograss
Funda
Aueun 14
Prine
Fim Secretch
Exploitation of Public Hospitals by Wealthy Insurance Firms
Hospital board chair H K Ford denounces insurance companies for sidestepping public hospitals including Forbes Cletriet Hospital. Directors plan to petition Health Minister and Local member to compel payment of treatment costs for injured workers, push X ray and out patient charges, and align the Hospitals Act to enforce costs. Officials note insurers delay payments and that public hospitals exist for the poor, urging stronger enforcement.
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Forbes Cletriet
H. K. Ford
Comminefon
Materite Veed
Pervice Pfren
Wis
Dir Hattsom
Forbes Hospital Plans for Additions and Alterations
The Forbes District Hospital board reviewed proposed additions and alterations raising cost from 24000 to 8400. A new eastern Wing matching the Soldier Memorial block will include two four-bed wards a two-bed ward and a single bed ward for intermediate and private patients. Plans also cover reconstruc tion of the old isolation wall and domestic quarters with emphasis on better wards and convalescent facilities. Chairman H. K. Ford called isolation block plans totally inadequate and proposed four separate wards two sanitary facilities and a ward for surgery with a ward for convalescents. Further discussion was deferred to a later meeting while financial details were prepared for board submission.
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Forbes District Hospital
H. K. Ford
Dias Camus
Am of Geer
Forbes
Sheep Pavilion Fund Progress Portes P A H Committee
An autocommittee appointed by Portes P A H explores erecting a new sheep pavilion at a cost of 100 pounds funded by donations. About 50 pounds is already secured with Amber and other materials pledged. Prominent breeders have been circularised for support and a final decision is expected at the July 6 meeting.
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Portes P, A
Council weighs new £284 water pump to ease peak demand
The Municipal Council plans a second smaller pump at an estimated cost of £284 to boost the water works. Engineer Cox notes the current electric motor pump 36 000 gph and an oil engine pump 23 000 gph struggle during peak periods. The proposal includes local manufacture and spare parts, with funding from the water fund and electrical fund.
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Public Works
Cox
Adele
Noticce
Armiar
Thompean
O. Lol
Canthemaine
Victoria
Bagcott
Por Bes
Ford
Ald, Themeon
Western pastor among those killed in motor crash
Mr James Wallet aged 00 president of the Graglers Association of NBW and a well known western pastoral, was killed in a motor crash 12 miles front of yesterday afternoon. Another noted man was killed and a third injured.
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James Wallet
Graglers
NBW
Ordination of Rev J C M Grotty at Great John’s Church
The ordination of Rev J C M Grotty of Forbes took place at Great John’s Church of England last Tuesday morning. The ceremony, only the second of its kind at the church in 40 years, was led by the Bishop of Bathurst aided by clergy and officials. A full congregation attended as Rev T M Armour preached and the ordination vows were administered following preparatory services and a Monday night procession.
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J. C. M. Grotty
Forbes
Gt John
Church of England
Gt. John's
Bathurst
A. L. Wylde
Wes
Bis
Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd
T. M. Armour
St John's
Tm, Armour
Stopgap Measure Proposed for Maternity Care at Hospital
Officials warn maternity cases overwhelm the district hospital and could force a temporary shutdown. The patients' committee notes rising numbers and that paying patients drain scarce resources, with exceptions only in extraordinary circumstances. Indigent travelers in need may be admitted, but only under special conditions.
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Pareee
Intense Cold Grips Forbes With Deep Frosts
Forbes experienced a week of bitter cold with record low minimums. Readings dipped nightly from 30 degrees to 22 degrees, with two heavy frosts noted and winds intensifying the chill. Historical records since 1924 show temperatures rarely dropping below 28 degrees, highlighting unusually severe winter conditions.
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Forbes
Jang
Jung
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