14 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1939
Page
1
A Gordon family tragedy unfolds as Florence Gordon and her mother, daughter, and granddaughter drown near the Gardner area. Ex-forbes residents recount the nightmarish scene as divers search the river and a long funeral procession features wreaths and local officials. The incident leaves the community stunned and mournful.
An ornate coronation scene depicts Pope Pius Xil’s enthronement with cardinals, diplomats, and soldiers in gold domes and velvet, as crowds gather at a grand procession. The assembly includes princes, nobles, and clergy, surrounding the pope on the gold throne amid ceremonial rites and regal attire.
The Forbes Municipal Council last Thursday approved grants by the Minister for Works totalling £13,500 toward a programme worth £18,000 for town works. The plan includes resurfacing Great Street and North and Cun Hs streets, with upgrades to gutters, kerbing, and footpaths. The engineer confirmed £30,188 0 1 for a culvert replacement under the corner, to be financed from the current programme.
Ninety visitors from Forbes were welcomed by Mayor Ford as orange bandsmen led by their draft-major in a red coat arrived by bus and car. The Town Hall reception celebrated友情and included plans for local road and guttering improvements estimated at £18 with broader civic impact.
Mr HD Filial of Parkes advised the Parkes Municipal Council that he is pursuing approval with the Minister for Works and Local Government for a special unemployment relief work to advance the Parkes Eugowra railway project.
A Saturday concert at Far West featured dramatic soprano Catherine Williams and contralto Ella Reagaton with pianist Miss Tan Hagen and conductor C Palmer guiding a full evening. Notable performers included May Williams, Feexiyine Iwadertus, and many others, drawing about 20 000 attendees who praised the program amid a festive afterglow and community support for the event.
An inquiry into ambulance provisioning across Orange and surrounding areas reveals debate over cost, coverage, and cooperation with Forbes. Officials discuss boundary effects, hospital access, and potential joint arrangements while noting existing capabilities and staff constraints.
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