Seamen's Union suspends general secretary in Sydney
The Sydney branch of the Seamen's Union suspended Mr. W. Reeburn, their general secretary, for alleged neglect of duty. No action against Mr. Jacob Johansen. In other notes, Mr. Mares warns of unsettled conditions with rain likely reaching the state in a few days from Western Australia.
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Sydney
The
Seamen's Union
W. Reeburn
Jacob Johansen
Mares
Western Australia
Boy Severely Injured by Revolving Saw at Ice Works
Ten year old Jamcs Perry attempted to rescue a place of ice under the floor at Ash field when his head contacted a revolving saw. The blade cut into his skull and portions of brain protruded leaving him in critical condition.
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Sydney
Jamcs Perry
Ashfield
The Lash Offences Against Girls In Melbourne
Two men convicted at the Melbourne Sessions for offences against girls were sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment. The judge ordered fifteen lashes. In Sydney, Trade Hall officials debated Judge Beeby’s suitability to lead the new Industrial Commission, showing strong opposition to his appointment. Shipping developments point to an end of the coastal strike as four vessels depart for the North Canal. Government stock inspectors warn of disease risk in sheep if drought persists and nutriment is not provided.
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Melbourne
Sydney
North Canal
Government Stock Inspectora
First Atlantic wireless telephone transmission reported
Vancouver dispatch notes the first news story transmitted across the Atlantic by wireless telephone, received by AP from London. It marks fifty years since Bell’s U S patent filing, describing Rugby aerial length at 1.5 miles, supported by five masts, and Broughton receiving wire at seven miles long and 60 feet high.
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Vancouver
Atlantic
Associated Press
London
Graham Bell
United States
Rugby
Broughton
Royalties for Rabbit Trapping Raise Landowner Fees
Bathurst PLP notes Department of Agriculture complaints about landholders charging royalties to rabbit trappers. Inspector Gittingsy recalls a past Oberon inquiry confirming the practice. A Sofala district case was dismissed on an informality, leaving royalty payments disputed.
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Bathurst Plp Board
Department of Agriculture
Gittingsy
Oberon
Bathuret Board
Sofala
Sch
Emotive Letter Highlights Hospital Billing Cruelty
A correspondent censures Forbes District Hospital officials for pressuring a bereaved family with a £2 fever bill. A February 24 letter demanded payment within a summons to be issued, though the addressee died the morning the letter arrived and was buried the next day, provoking sympathy for the bereaved relatives.
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Forbes District Hospital
The President's Reply to Forbes District Hospital Letter
The Forbes District Hospital president clarifies a prior letter saying two hundred similar notes were sent by the secretary under committee instructions and signed by him. He explains the hospital faces debts with the government auditor imminent, vows immediate steps, expresses sympathy for the bereaved, and states no threat of summons was intended.
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E. A. Austen
Forbes District Hospital
Nis
Jetter
Far mers and Settlers Association forms Wirrings Branch
The Wirrings Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association re-formed with 24 members. At a February meeting Mr W B O Neill outlined aims and officers were elected: President W A Macauley, vice presidents Messia W W Armstrong T J Crawford J Hoskin D Dunford, secretary treasurer HR Huntings, auditor D J Macauley. Delegates to District Council chosen. Plans to query Railway Commissioners about water stand pipe, road grading, crane at siding, parcel safeguards, silo erection. letters to Agriculture Dept and Shire Councils about alga posts and road repairs. New landholders enthusiastic. old members rejoined. aim to reach 30 members by end of March.
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Wirrings
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
W. B. O'Neill
W. A. Macauley
Messia
W. W. Armstrong
T. J. Crawford
J. Hoskin
D. Dunford
HR. H
Department of Agriculture
Brighter Wool Outlook From Winchcombe Firm Report
Brighter Wool position reported by Winchcombe Carson Ltd cites firmer values but warns against expecting a marked price rise. World financial stabilization, dry spells in New South Wales and Queensland, smaller Australian output anticipated in 1926, and light raw material stocks in consuming centers support cautious optimism.
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Australia
New Zealand
Great Britain
France
New South Wales
Queensland
Commonwealth
Germany
United States
Bradford
Yorkshire
Church of England Market Day Euchre Party
Market Day event at the Drill Hall on March 10 features a euchre party and dance with prizes for Gent and Lady divisions. Prizes listed as Genta £1 1s, Ladies £0 10s 6d, double ticket 3s 6d, Gent £0 2s 6d, Lady 0 1s. Organizer Mra J Crone, Hon. Bev.
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Mra
J. Crone
Hon
Bev
Forbes Pastures Protection Board Tender Notice
Forbes Pastures Protection Board invites tenders to noon Friday 18th inet for Contract 1626/24 and 1926/2 involving destruction of noxious plants and rabbits on Travelling Stock Reserves from Bogan Gate to Yarrawandal and Hogan Gate to Troffa boundary. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Court House Forbes.
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Inet
Bogan Gate
Yarrabandal
Hogan Gate
Troff'a
Trundle
Trapping Rights and Fashion Ads Highlighted
In a brief remark the speaker notes disputes over royalties and ground rent for trapping, asserting few cases now. The snippet also references Bond’s all-knit hose and Miss Batheate’s leading color collection, reflecting period commercial mentions.
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Bond
Miss Batheate
Auction Sale of High Class Household Furniture and Studebaker Car
Keane and Butler sell by public auction from Grenfell Street opposite the Bowling Green on Wednesday next at 2 30. Items include six piece oak diningsuite, carved sideboard, oak beds and bedding, wardrobe, glass front dresser, sewing machine, linoleum and a Studebaker six cylinder car with 2000 miles. Furniture bought 18 months ago to be sold practically without reserve.
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Studebaker
Grenfell Street
Bowling Green
Keane & Butler
A. E. Agg
J Rooma
Hall
Moonbi Amateur Race Club Meeting at Moonbi Racecourse
Moonbi Amateur Race Club announces a meeting at Moonbi Racecourse Newlands Station on Wednesday May 12 1926 at 12 noon. Handicaps include Coonawana Short’s, Is land, Bachelor’s Bag, Moonbi Cap, Committee Stakes, Hogandillon with grassfed horses and amateur riders only. Entries close March 17 with paddock rules and weight penalties apply.
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Newland
A. O. McPhillamy
Eng
AWC
W.d-R.a
Newlands
Forbes
Bedgerabong
Forbes P.A. and H. Association Prize Details
Best Block of 60 Acres Fallow Prize value £6 5s. Second Prize £1 1s. Open to Forbes P.A. and H. Association members within 30 miles. Fallow by October 1, 1925. Entries close March 13 at 6 pm. Entry fee 10s. E AUSTEN Secretary.
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Firat
Forbes P.A and H. Association
Forbes
E. A. Austen
Forbes event at Albion Hotel in Forbes town
The firm visits Forbes annually for thirty years, holding a session on Thursday March 26 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Albion Hotel in Forbes. The long running visit underscores local engagement and ongoing business activities in the town.
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Forbes
Albion
Meeting at Forbes Racecourse April 1 with Handicaps
A race meeting set for April 1 at Forbes Racecourse outlines Farmera and Tradesmen’s Handicap 1 mile 3.10 or better with £16 prize, Pony Handicap 4 furlongs with £16, C.C.P.R. and T.C. Handicap 1 mile 4.0 or better £20, Unhoppled Handicap 1 1/2 miles £16, Trial Handicap 9 furlongs £2.42. Only horses with no better win record than 2.35 at nomination time eligible. Total prize money £100.
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Farmera and Tradesmen's
C.C.P.R
T.C
Unreserved Clearing Sale of Livestock and Goods at Pascoe & Facey
Auction listing by Pascoe & Facey for Leslie Rawson of Cooyong Wirrimyā near Thursday March 11. Sale includes 230 crossbred ewes with lambs, lambs, cattle with calves, draught horses, harness, farm machinery and implements, a 1 ton Clyde lorry, household effects, a Dodge car, seed wheat, and numerous items. Luncheon provided. Sale starts 12:30 PM.
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Canberra
Dodge Motor Car
Pascoe & Facey
For Sale Puts Graded Seed Wheat in Forbes Region
For sale graded seed wheat grown from pure seed arenas and recommended by the Department of Agriculture. Following varieties Canberra Federation Yandilla King. Early orders by March 16 1826. R1B orders in hand. T R Jones Birdwood Forbes. Concert and dance organizers see range of tickets Advocate Office.
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Department of Agriculture
Canberra
Federation
Yandilla King
T. R. Jones
Birdwood
Forbes
Rankin Street through Fortes old mining days and Ford era
The piece recalls Rankin Street named for Commissioner Rankin in Fortes mining times. It describes a boisterous era with tents, mines, dancing saloons and hundreds of adventurous, often armed, migrants settling disputes. It notes police order, a bustling economy with goods from Sydney, and the shift to Ford cars turning Rankin Street into a motor flow with Bowzers and garages.
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Rankin
Fortes
Rankin Street
Donaghy's Hill
Aum
Sydney
Goldfield
Ford
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Says MR. Mares
Boy
Industrial Commission
Forbes Advocate
F. and
S. Association
Wirrinya
Drill Hall
Forbes Pastures Protection Board
Court Hone, Forbes
Bobby Leach
Niagara Falls
Auckland
Satie
Offics
Moonbi
Newlands Station
Forbes P.A. and H. Association
H. A. Barraclougy, Ltd
Opticians
George Street
Manchester Week
Manchester
Ward
Osnaberg
Meagher
Central City Pony Racing and Trotting Club
F.C
Leslie C. Rawson
Cooyong
Wirrimya
Offce
FORDS
Guy
Hammond
Forbes Coursing Club
Dick Eve
Bia Best
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