Forbes Weir Swimming Place A Vital Asset For Forbes
The Forbes weir swimming area, long used by locals, is poised to become a major attraction. Aldermen support development led by Mr. Frank Heinke, envisioning dressing sheds, refreshment facilities, picnic grounds, trees, and a second weir to protect and expand swimming space for hundreds, with safety measures against vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heinke
Heinke
Reinke
Heinketh
Bie
Heinks
Dee
Nature
Forbes
Land Tax Debate Sparks Landowner Tax Resistance
The discussion centers on a new land tax proposal with Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. O’Hearn arguing landowners already pay federal income taxes and describe the measure as an added burden. They warn it could push owners to sell or harvest land, while others say it targets prudent holders and may lead to further taxes. The exchange notes landowners’ reluctance to be taxed and frames the measure as an ongoing government burden on property holders.
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J.C. L. Pitepatrick
Iai
Dunn
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Advisory Board
Fitzpatrick
O' Hearn
Flitapatrick
Firepatrick
Minlaters
Londe
Hoy
Labor Party
Scully
Poor Rabbit Leather Ranked Low by U S Bureau Standards
The United States Bureau of Standards reports rabbit leather from Australian and domestic skins shows many surface defects including grain damage, holes, cuts, and sores making it impractical for most uses. Thickness varies, small skins wasteful to cut, and tensile strength is low compared with calf or side leathers. A chrome tanned lot showed better strength but still limited suitability for gloves and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Standards
Parente and Citizens' Association Holds Enthusiastic Annual Meeting
The Parente and Citizens' Association met last week to plan a year of progress. The balance shows over £40 spent on school materials, prizes, and a new Pictorial Education publication. Mr. H. Conroy elected president with Messrs Charlton and McDonald as vice-presidents. Mr. Forbes continues as secretary and treasurer. A wireless set for the Duke and Duchess of York viewing is offered to benefit children and residents until Parliament opens May 9. Mis Greigg is holidaying in Sydney and Newcastle. Mr. Linnet in Ivanhoe oversees the post office during Miss Crelge's absence. Mrs. Conroy and Mrs. Chesher are mentioned in family updates.
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Parente and Citizens’ Association
H. Conroy
Mesare
FP. Charlton
A. McDonald
Association
N. Forbes
Sydney
Conroy
Linnet
Ivanhoe
Miss Crelge
Bedgerabong Farewell for Mr Noakes Before England Trip
A large Bedgerabong gathering bid farewell to Councillor J H Noakes ahead of his voyage to England. Speakers praised his 20 years of Local Government service and his work with the cricket team, Church, and School of Arts. The night closed with gifts and the crowd singing For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.
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Noakes
Herbert
Mr. Noakes
P. Darcy
Gunning Cup
Hedgerabong
RR. G. Cruikehank
James Rodgers
Mr. Stewart
School of Arts
Shire Council
Bedgerabong
Leather tears limit use in gloves due to weak strength
The article notes heavy paper has tear strength not exceeding 5 lb while calf and kid leathers reach 10 to 16 lb. This low tearing strength could make the heavy leather unsuitable for gloves where extensive stitching is needed.
Eugowra News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Eugowra congratulates Vychun on Kelly Cup win from Cumbi jowa. Death of Rev H H Prichard mourned. Evane lodge sends mourners to Bathurst. Mrs Godfrey McMillan and children plan extended Sydney holiday. Mrs A Collitz improves after Sydney operation. Streets to be repaired. J Matheson on holiday in Sydney. Local sea bronzes visitors Kathleen Breen Spalding Thorncraft back. Pigeon shoot at Orange yields prize share for Lou Laneyrie. Miss Toms and Mr Mrs St Irwin visiting from Sydney and Bathurst. Imperial Theatre opens with about 200 couples attending. Owen's orchestra plays.
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Eugowra
Vychun
Cumbijowa
H.H. Prichard
Lodge Evane
Bathurat
Godfrey McMillan
Sydney
A. Collitz
Wychan
Eugewre
J. Matheson
Central Hotel
Ming Kathleen Breen
Spalding
F. Thorncraft
Lou. Laneyrie
Orange
Kugowra A
Miss Toms
Mra. Townsend
St. Irwin
Bydney
Mra
Irwin
M. J. Dwyer
ML Watgan
Imperial Theatre
Forbes, Parkes
Canowindra
Cowra
Grenfell
Mandi Dra
Cudal
Goolagong
Owen
Death and sympathy fill Pinnacle district notes
The community mourns Rev H H Prichard with widespread sympathy. Mrs A Brug of Glen Eden hospitalized in Crombie Forbes after appendicitis surgery shows cautious recovery. Burton Styles returns from Condobolin to Sydney after a tour, praising the trip. Dry weather with scattered minor rain and mining operations at Golden Hill mine benefit. Alex Goodsell, formerly of Grenfell, received funds after a Condobolin operation.
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HH Prichard
A. Brug
Glen Eden
Crombie Private Hospital
Forbes, Havlhe Lider Getn
Brus
Burton Styles
Bangalore
Condobolin Thenea
Brokoo TV Line
South Australia
Sydney
Golden Him Mine
Pinnacle Reefs
Alex Goodsell
Condobolin
Grenfell
Royal Visit Radio Gatherings Urged for Duke and Duchess Tour
Circular from Mr BE Best urges parades, associations and head teachers to organize school gatherings to listen by radio to the Duke and Duchess of York visits and Federal Parliament opening events. It notes March 26 arrival of the Renown in Sydney and speeches at Randwick Hospital and the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League.
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Parante
BE. C. Best
M.lia
Commonwealth
Duke and Duchess of York
Canberra
Australia
Sydney
Suinay
Randwick Hospital
Imperial League
Advertisements Reception Details in Sydney
Advertisements or contracts for the paper will be received in Sydney by Gerton and Gotch Ltd Barreck Street Cramtry Press Co Ltd Reuters Ltd Catts Patterson Co 876 Kent Street The Weston Co Chamber of Commerce Buildings George Street New South Wales Australia.
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Sydney
Gerton and Gotch (Aus), Ltd
Barrack Street
Cramtry Press Coop. Co
Castlereagh Street
Reuter’s
Catts-Patterson Co
Kent Street
Weston Co
Chamber of Commerce
George Street
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J. E. McDonald
Alamambri
Australian Fertilisers Pty., Ltd
Bligh Street
Sole Distributors
Murdoch
Park Street Ltd
Murdoch’s
Forbes Firat
Weir
Irom
Parkes
the Weir
Nationalist Party
Bimbi
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