Trunk Road No 61 Reclassified Amid Local Debate
Ashburnham M L A H Elliott forwarded copies of correspondence on Trunk Road No 61 declassification. Forbes meeting heard strong opposition yet Cudal Shire Council approved the change with one dissentient, noting the new trunk road will run Boree to Condobolin via Marildra and Parkes and that the Orange Forbes route remains unaffected.
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H. ©. Elliott
M.la
Ashburnham
Forbes
Parliament Hove
Sydney
Beattle
Cudal
Jenmlong Shire Cownell
Parkes
Boree
Condobalin
Craig
Ty Council
Condobolin
Curron
Marifidra
Orange-Forbes
O. R Beatte Bhire
Forbes defend Grinsted Cup in clash with Grenfell Juniors
Grinsted Cup defense set as Forbes cricketers, led by K. Hodge and A. Gaggin, prepare for a Sunday match against Grenfell Juniors. Team selections include J. Girdham R. Flynn R. Elliott J. Thomas D. Ripbald L. Tickner OG. Belgrove H Gugein Wo Lambert and Lo Hodge thy.
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Forbes
Grenfell
K. Hodge
A. Gaggin
J. Girdham
R. Flynn
R. Elliott
J. Thomas
D. Ripbald
L. Tickner
OG. Belgrove
H Gugein
Wo Lambert
Lo Hodgethy
Visiting Optician to Hold Clinic in Forbes
Optician Mir, D. J. Bono, will visit Forbes on Thursday March. Appointments may be made at Knaptan's Pharmacy and at the Vandenberg Hotel.
Urgent push for Forbes school buildings delay
Ford Forbes community groups press Minister for Education to approve immediate construction of new intermediate school facilities. Existing rooms are crowded, with domestic science and manual training space needed urgently. A Boys School may wait until the next financial year unless the minister acts now.
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Forbes Development League
FP. and
C. Association
Forbes
AO. Billet
Mr. Levy
Pew Boys’ School
Parkes Celebrations Highlight Governor Visit and Exhibits
The Parkes 140th Australian Anniversary events drew thousands to view the Regal hall for Snow Edwards' Ambassadors Orchestra and a Parkes Palace ball. Governor Wakehurst attended school visits, inspected the ambulance station, and opened the Central Western Exhibition and other show activities amid record heat and modest crowds.
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Fortes
Parkes
View-Regal Hall
Snow" Edwards
Ambassadors Orchestra
Forbes
Jumped From Truck Escapes Injury After Collision
Bill Ford of Coles and Cannon’s staff lost control of a second hand utility near Sherif Street and Victoria Park. He leaped from the moving vehicle to avoid a crash, escaping with minor injuries while the car rolled over, damaged a palm and a nearby plot received first aid.
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Bill Ford
Coles and Cannon
Sherif Street
Court Street
Victoria Park
Ford
Cheer Up With Charmsun Face Powder
A vintage ad promotes Charmosun French face powder promising instant youth and a younger look. It touts “not so young” and youthful women can seek romance, urging readers to “cheer up” and avoid looking old.
Charmosan face powder and cold cream ad note
An advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder in all shades with a big double size box priced at 2 shillings 6 pence and touts Charmosan Cold Cream as superior to soap for nightly facial massage. The cream is said to penetrate pores and cleanse for a supple smooth finish, with Boudoir jars and tubes priced at 2 shillings 6 pence and 1 shilling respectively.
Gehan Milsin Wins Tramway Stake at Harold Park
Les’s Gehan Milsin triumphed at Harold Park on Saturday night taking the Tramway Stake while facing a strong Meld, securing a notable victory in the race.
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Gehan Milsin
Les
Harold Park Vedo
Lachlan Street Smash in Lachlan Street Collision
A small car driven by Auguste Fante Giro of French Park and a Mr Wighton lorry from John Meagher & Co collided in Lachlan Street near Spring Street at 5:39 pm last Tuesday. Girot’s car had minor front bumper damage and could be driven away, while Wighton’s lorry sustained a crumpled mudguard and dented bumper. neither Girot nor his female passenger were injured.
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Auguste Fante Giro
French Park
John Mragher & Co
W. Wighiton
Lachlan Street
Spring Street
Driveren
Pam Last
Girot
Rankin
Twowood's
Omer
Mir Wighton
Difestmenia
Ita
Deputation Seeks Road Upgrade Rejection from Main Roads Board
The Mayor and Town Clerk plus the Shire President left Forbes on Wednesday to present councils on a deputation to Commissioner for Main Roads over a July 1 decision. The Board would elevate Boree to Conddobolin as a main road. objections were raised by councillors and bodies. Commissioner A H Newell offered an unfavourable reply, saying no change to the Board’s arrangements could be made.
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AM. Ford
Mr. Dempsey
Towethier
BR. H. Beddle
Forbes
Main Roads Board
Boree
Cudal
Bugowra
Porbes
Conddobolin
A. H. Newell
A. O. Billiott
Ashburnham
Bowrd
Forbes Model Engineers Build Toys And Boats For Charity
A Forbes based group, the Mid Western Madden Engineering Society, formed a year ago, has crafted model cruisers yachts and liners. Members led by Eri Dearman donated time and tools to make toys for underprivileged children and staged a public display attracting local praise. The club plans a Sydney visit, a new lathe purchase, and a model yacht competition with a cup donated by a member.
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Forbes
Madden Engineering Society
Lethargin Public
Flint Street
Eri. C. Dearman
Dearmy
Tourcherd
Sociery
Bearman
Uta
Uriah Mer Dearmon
Wyalong
Mir
Dearean
Uae
CG. Ison
Rowe
Newell
Dearman
Sydney
Sydney Model Engineering Society
Forbes Model Engineers
Parkes
H. A and
H. Assoelattort
Sydney Model Yacht Club
Forbes Council
Exam Results From Convent of Mercy Pupils Named
Regular monthly exams at the Convent of Mercy list pupils from third class to sixth year with grades by name. Notable listed include Cassie Hall, Patricia Kevin, Valerie Worthington, Dory Nicholle, Catherine Quade, Elizabeth Cromble, Joan Maid, Joan Dempsey, Paul Dunn, Helen Brook, Peter Sinclair.
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Convent of Mercy
Cassie Hall
Ua. Conn
Patricia Kevin
Patrick Sweeney
Valerie Worthington
Marion Worthtegtan
Dory Nicholle
Catherine Quade
Margaret Fraser
Cecile, Kot
Relicion
Lote Conn
Joyce Carters
Marie Hughes
Jacqueline Baker
Joan Condon
Nola Gunn
Anne Smith
Jean Rath
Nellie White
Lorna Downer
Esabel Fraser
Joan Martin
Maureen Kevin
Thorn
Winch
Joyce Thehurat
Elaine Tickner
St. Glasa
Elizabeth Cromise
Joyce Pearce
Betty Baker
Phyllis Maguire
Mary Brook
Theresa Dogwelt Tequals
Elizabeth Cromble
Jogi Maidment
Joyce O'Keefe
Mary Davie
Join Sayers
Norma Flyon
Joan Maid
Forbes and Celebrations Mark Parkes Ball Night
Hon G C Bassett MLC spoke at the Vice Regal ball in Parkes praising the event. He lamented Forbes was not represented by a float. Townspeople backed the movement with two packed trains of Forbes visitors and about 200 cars by road for the street pageant. The organisers were congratulated on its excellence.
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G. C. Bassett
MLC
Apemkng
Parkes
Snd
Forbes
Parkes gala week ends with queen contest crowning
Yesterday featured open tower diving and pigeon shooting as part of Parkes gala week attractions. The inter-town queen contest concludes tomorrow night with Forbes not taking part. The Light Horse camp broke after a highly successful gathering led by Major-General Macarthur-Onslow who awarded the General George Macarthur-Onslow trophy to the most efficient troop, won last year by Parkes.
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Jockey Club
Parkes
Uve
Forbes
the &H Light Horse
Macarthur-Onalow
V.D
6Th Light Horse
George Macarthur-Onslow
Forbes Development League Year’s Work and Balance Sheet
The Forbes Development League reports a mixed year with extensive interests but slower progress and disappointing attendance. It notes leadership changes, cooperation with the Council, and focus on school accommodation, postal issues, and local services, ending with a credit balance of 2/8 and 17 members enrolled.
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Forbes Development League
League
Forbes
Hospital Funds Taxation Proposal Critiques Charity System
An Australian Nurses Association letter read at the Methodist Conference urges replacing hospital funding methods with taxation. It condemns gambling and private charity as the present means and argues that relying on gambling and benevolence contradicts Christian principles.
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Australian Nurses' Association
Faith Reeve
Alek
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Returned Soldiers’ League
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Arthur Loxley
Scross
Willy
Mid-Wester Model Engineering Society
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Parkes Society
Parkes and District Chamber of Commerce
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L. & Herbert
Forbes Show Society
Parkes Swimming Club
Dawe
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Mr. Newell
Model Engineering Society Progress
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H. O. Elliott
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