Jemalong And Wyldes Plains Irrigation Schemes
Government effort to complete Jemalong and Wylde Plains irrigation schemes diversifying Lachlan River water from Wyangala Dam. Weir and regulator at Jemalong Gap, 80,000 of 180,000 pound total cost to Jemalong district, two years to finish, about 160 day labor workers, 47,000 pounds spent so far.
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Wyangala Dam
Lachlan River
Jemalong and
Wyldes Plains
Jemalong Gap
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Simila
Ferky Feather
Sit
Jemalong Creek
Ireneton
Lachlin
Brut Dunn
Lachlan
Forben
Lule
Cowal
Moppey
Srri- Batley
Wylde
Plainy
Waa Howe
Tor
Walter
Belduwes
Ttth
Jemalong
Wylde's Plains
Dangerous corner prompts council action for traffic safety
At the Vital Development League meeting Mr N J Coles urged easing danger at the Royal Hotel corner where Lachlan Street Bowling Street Johnson direct and Rankin Lane converge. He proposed securing part of the yard for visibility and traffic flow. The Mayor Ald Ford opposed partial sale for a sub station and the council agreed to consider the matter at a future meeting after Coles’s submission.
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Vital Development League
N. J. Coles
Royal Hotel
Lachlan Street
Bowling Street
Johnson Direct
Rankin Lane
Jaime Tome
Coles
Connell
National Insurance Debate Delays Final Plan
A TAP and UCP meeting ran late Wednesday exploring whether the nation should abandon the current National Insurance scheme. A revised contributory plan proposed by the Country Party would cover family health insurance and sickness benefits for those earning a set income, excluding old-age pensions. The proposed rates are 9d per week for adult males and 1d for females on a top weekly wage between £5 and £6.
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Country Party
Best Rain in Forbes for Years
The steady rain began Sunday afternoon and lasted until Tuesday night, totaling about 471 points by Tuesday morning. The downpour boosts wheat prospects for farmers, improves local harvest plans, and caused temporary flooding around Forbes with water across roads and injuring minor infrastructure.
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Forbes
Uberemingarason
Tuoway
Woods
Meer
Bates’ Bridge
Bundaburra
Diphtheria Campaign Planned by Forbes Municipal Council
The diphtheria immunisation campaign by Forbes Municipal Council is set to begin in the third week of March with tentative dates March 21 and 23. The first date will cover the skin test and the second inoculation, followed by the beat inoculation on April 13. Dates will be officially announced soon.
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Forbes Municipal
Abattoirs dispute delays reopening of Dareobalgie works
Unclear local industrial discussion centers on the Dareobalgie abattoir works and the prospect of a resumed operation. A letter to W Angliss & Co Pty Ltd questions feasibility of an early reopening, with officials delaying decisions while awaiting further inquiries and weighing impacts on Parkes and Forbes areas.
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al Forbes Development League
Messrs. W. Angliss & Co. Pty. Ltd
After 31 Years Mr. W. C. Brooke Re tires from Land Board
After 31 years of service W. C. Brooke retires from the land board, leaving a legacy of steady stewardship and steady policy work. His tenure spanned multiple administrations and he guided key land use decisions affecting local development and conservation efforts.
Tribute to Mr W C Brooke on retiring from Forbes Land Board
Mr W C Brooke sat as a member of the Forbes Land Board for the last time on Wednesday, retiring after 11 years of service. Chairman Lo A Metnines of Sydney praised his knowledge, integrity, and fairness, noting 21 years of association with Land Board matters and expressing gratitude for his support. Speakers paid tribute, and Brooke, who rose to applause, thanked the board and district community.
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W. C. Brooke
Forbes Land Board
Lo A Metnines
Sydney
Brooke
Sh Land Board
Landhaldera
Mclones
Meders
Prank Smith
R Melilon
GT. H. Broderick
J. F William
J. B Turner
C. Packham
Parkes
Willian Brooke
Remarkable Escape as Lorry Cut in Two
Garfield Melbourne butcher Leslie Haigh narrowly escaped death when a timber lorry was struck by a train at Millway crossing. The crash tore off the lorry’s bark and Haigh was found seated in the cab, shaken but uninjured.
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Leslie Haigh
Garfield
Melbourne
Tim
Metor
Millway
Haigh
Ute Eatin
Lake water management and dam storage arrangements
The Lake remains trafficable by motor or other vehicle though at times it fluctuates. Current storage at Wyangala Dam supports feasible maintenance with proper arrangements with the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission.
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Wyangala Dam
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Hart Wins State Bursary For Leaving Examinations
Forbes Stud ent Porben Mariet Brothers' College notes Vincent Hart secured a brilliant pass in the recent intermediate examinations and has been awarded a state bursary. The college principal Brother Avel fing states it is not yet decided which college Hart will attend for the Leaving Examination.
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Porben Mariet Brothers’ College
Vincent Hart
Brother Avel Fing
Hart
Railway Freights Protest Against Increase
Forbes Development Leaguer led a monthly meeting to protest the Railway Department against recent freight increases. They did not call for fare cuts but urged lower freights to benefit the community. The Parkes Chamber of Commerce pledged support for the campaign.
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Forbes Development Leaguer
Tthe Railway Department
Parkes Chamber of Commerce
Calare seat five Labor nominations at Parkes meeting
At a Parkes meeting of the Australian Labor Party electorate council five names were put for the selection ballot on March 15 to contest the seat against the sitting member H. V. Thorby. Nominations included R. Phillips of Cowra, F. L. Taverner of Wellington, Morton the railway employer of Manuidra, G. Jeffries of Young, and John A. Heiss of Parkes.
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Calary
Australian Labor Party
Parkes
H. V
Thorby
R. Phillips
Cowra
FL Taverner
Grusier
Wellington
Mor
Ton
Manuidra
G. Jeffries
Young
John A. Heiss
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