Parkes Notes From Tuesday Update
Parkes residents see P T Hourigam depart for Sydney holiday and F F Hunter named postmaster for the telephone exchange with April departure at Parkes. G H Salter on annual leave visiting Darlington Point. Mayor F W Spicer and Aldermen attend Parkes Municipal Council meeting. Miss B Lockhart resumes duty after holidays. Miss Bessia McGregor to cover. A Sloe sustains slight concussion from cricket ball at Trundle Inn. Ernest Davie plans to leave Parkes to demonstrate tractor grip in Sydney Victoria and beyond, then to America on business.
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P.T. Hourigam
Sydney
F. F. Hunter
Parkes
G. H. Salter
Kingaroy
Queensland
Bessia McGregor
Ernest Davie
McGregor and Davia
Victoria
South Australia
West Australian
Farm Tractor Showdown At Pit Street Competition
A December 12 1927 report from Pit Street Sydney describes a tractor trial on Geo Hancock's farm. Hart-Parr and McCormick-Deering competed. Hart-Parr ploughed 6.4 acres in 2 hours 7 minutes at 220d per acre while McCormick-Deering covered 4.71 acres in 2 hours 35 minutes at OT pence per acre. Local farmers witnessed cheers for the Hart-Parr victory and a call to share the result with the district.
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Theatelt
Lough Tom
Hart-Parr
McCormnck - Deerlng
Forbes Branch Notes on Meeting and Delegates
The Forbes branch of the Agricultural Bureau met Friday with nine members. Presiding Mr. WW Watson, delegates for the P A Association bail on May 8 were discussed, and twoWatsons appointed to represent the branch. The CW A conference motions, later for Fors, were debated. A plan was made to invite ladies to assist at the Indies season tea. A delegate will be sent to the State Conference in late July at Hawkesbury College. Tennis nets were donated to Tic hbome and Warrigal schools. A subcommittee was formed to plan a bureau picnic and Mr Bartlett will speak on soil physics at the forthcoming meeting.
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Agricultural ‘Bureau
WW. Watson
Parkes P. & A. Aa‘sociation
P. & A. Association
Mra. Watson
Hawkesbury College
Boreau
Tichborne
Warrigal
PLP
Bathurst Burr
Forbes
Ticchborne
Menara T. Arrow
W. Tyrrell
Tomkins
F. Kingham
J. Watnin
Bureau
Bartlett la
Tex Mherling
Why No Subsidy Debate At Hospital Trustees Meeting
A heated meeting of the hospital committee discussed subsidies and the authority of the board. Mr Turner argued against further support while Mr Turner’s proposal to demand a monetary payment of £10500 was approved amid objections and questions about legal authority.
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Willen
Turner
Butler
Torser
Wubwichea
Barraclough Opticians Visit Noted in Sydney Town
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians at 385 George Street Sydney announces a forthcoming visit to the town. The firm has visited this town regularly for 30 years and the exact date is to be announced.
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H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Opticians
George St
Sydney
The
Fim
Kelly Cup match reports Eugowra over Forbes Colts
In a Kelly Cup clash at Eugowra on Sunday the Eugowra side defeated the Forbes Colts in a strong display. Early innings saw Colts adapt to the pace but the home team posted a solid total and controlled fielding. Hallett Cowell and Campbell led majors with key wickets though weak fielding by Forbes contributed to the defeat.
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Honday
Fores Cully
Neaher Eugowra
Latapthine
Hallett
Denny Carell
Éraring
Cowell
Celta
Mmp
Work on Goonoo State Forest near Dubbo to commence soon
Forestry work will start in a few days with a gang arriving to make firebreaks in the Goonoo State Forest near Dubbo. The project includes direct road work from Dubbo to Mendformn and Mullion Mange Htatt Porsch Bent. The plan also covers forest land near Orange and logistics for railway commission arrivals.
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Goonoo
Dubbo
A. C. Samuels
Forestry Department
Alode
Mendvormn
Stolen Queensland Wool Suspects Appear in Court
The Tin SOHN and Gorton Kelly, linked to a shipment of Queensland wool, appeared before the court on a preliminary hearing. They faced questions over the alleged theft from Queensland properties with five hides held as evidence and the vessel tied to one foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Gorton Kelly
Hom Bell
Quevinland
Ageln
Phuredag
Sriney
Arent
Orange Hospital Committee Controversy Surfaces Over Matron Appointment
A chaotic local dispute centers on the Orange Hospital Committee over appointing a matron and the governing duties. Debates reference qualifications, the board’s authority, and the appointment process amid wider fiscal and governance concerns.
District Cricket Tour Impresses Critics and Locals
The Mist distinguished visitor lauded district cricket fixtures praising the quality of play and promising young talent. Grenfell Juniors impressed Randwick at Coogan Oval with Le a McCabe scoring 120 in 95 minutes, Robinson contributing 90, as Randwick stood at 32 for one.
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Grenfell Juniora
Randwick
Coogen Oval
Lea. McCabe
Robinson
Bran, McCabe
W. McCabe
The
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Eugowra and
Cudal
Eugowra
W. D. Parker
Tn Kandos Portland Cement
Australia
Great Hume Reservoir
Sydney City Railway
North Shore Bridge
Portland
Andos Portland Cement
Kandos Cement Co, Ltd
Sydnay Moening Herald
Aunt Marys
Aunt Mary
Tillock & Co. Ltd
Kent
Liverpool Streets
News OF the
Pit Street
Bydney
Mr Georew
Forbea
Mrears, Gibbs
Bright & Go
Fordes Agents
George Combe Spring
Edwards
Tighborne Activities
DE Morfurgo
Italy
Borotra
Fire Brigade
Forbes Hospital Committee
Crossley Engines
Sterne Refrigerators
Waugh & Josephson, Ltd
Unwin's
St. Peters
Brisbane
Eugowea
Spzetator
Og Martin
A. Corman Hodge Mareen
Wietsrenth
Iy Silva
Pameser
Selpete Pingetora
Wien
Meeer
Fae Evertwee
Akeeper Thormerate
Mhrrvtown Towing
Wiley
Debiien
Roy Om
Cleao
Campbell
Aittle
Ug OT
Penguly
Viailera
Bristow
Kirby
Commissioners
Myniay
Therwill
Emu Plains
Merrygoon
Dube
Wellington
Hlayacr
Kurowr
Dinewell
Avy Municipal
Shire Gomel
Orange Hospital Committee
Cape
Malotea
Lefane
Phelten
Pet Rate Gee Hospital
Econ
Nation
Amtioliei de
Iter
Sting
Tribution
Tatatéek
Mie
Seriliy
Forbes and Dietrict
Bathgate
Rankin Street
Henry Ford
Henry
Henry Fordo Deal
Pew
Venables, the
Ford Man
E. A. Austen
the Commonwealth Wool & Produce CO
Wool Department
General Man
Aer, Btock Department
Menagsam and Auctioneurs
Mesora, Geqage & W. Maiden
Bent Street
Frank Young
Homebush
Winchcombe
Carson
Winchcottielonson
Winchecombe House
Bridge Struct
Alfa-Laval
Sussex Street
John Meagher
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