Nurses' New Home at Forbes District Hospital Faces Asbestos Roof
Directors of Forbes District Hospital approved using asbestos sheeting for the nurses' quarters roofs as terra cotta tiles are unavailable despite a Canberra visit showing homes with tiles. The Government Architect urged acceptance of the cheaper material to avoid further delays, with assurances the roof will be painted and endure the climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District Hospital
Canberra
Dir. Gale
Dring
Hopital Commission
Branch Hay
Officer Rebuked for Unnotified Leave in Council Meeting
The council rebuked an officer for leaving Forbes without notice during Mr KR Smith's approved absence to attend an engineer conference in Sybory. The incident arose amid yard sale discussions and raised questions about work continuity and requisitions during Smith's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counell
KR. Smith
Sybory
Forbes Stores Closed for Easter Weekend Visit
Mr. WE Grimahow former Forbes alderman, longtime Forbes municipal council member, arrived in town yesterday morning to spend a short holiday with relatives as Forbes stores plan Easter Saturday closures in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Buster
WE. Grimahow
Forbes Munieljil Council
Lawn
Accommodation Concerns Mark Olympic Games Bid
The report notes widespread accommodation pressures for the Olympic Games, with evidence of extensive planning for lodging near Wembley. Britain’s bid is supported by strong tourism figures and a need to coordinate private homes within an hour’s transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouriet
Huw Wilton
England
Britain
Orlyin
la Eciene
Grant
Olddijruiry
Starm la
Wembley
War Eagle Wins Double at Bilites Royal Show
Mr J Bendrodt's former race horse War Eagle won the Society's championship sale for blood stallion at Bilites Royal Show, achieving a second year supreme claim. The Banking Act case hearing in Melbourne on Tuesday surpassed the 110 day Tramwaga case record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bendrodt
War Eagle
Pull High Court
Banking Act
Melbourne
SHORTHORN CATTLE Novel Potato Digging and Gathering Machine
A historical brief notes a new potato digging and collecting machine linked to Shorthorn cattle usage. The item emphasizes mechanical innovation in farming and livestock synergy during the period.
Good Friday reflections on sacrifice and modern life
A fragment reflecting on Good Friday, its symbolism, and the tension between traditional sacrifice and modern life. It discusses Christ’s crucifixion as a symbol of sacrifice, questions modern churches and media, and ponders whether the Friday focus should extend to all days of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelion
O& Crues
Lyon
Piake
Speer
Near Misses From War Service Tales in a Harrowing Column
A wartime life column recalls near misses of servicemen in flight and combat. The piece highlights risky escapes and rescues, including parachute and elevator-cable failures, heroism, and aftercare as veterans recount their unglamorous dangers without sensationalism.
Opening of Forbes Golf Season Next Sunday
Opening of Forbes season is set for Sunday with a seven foursomes format and play starting at 1:30 pm. Several district players will be absent for William Walter Campbell’s trial in Sydney while arrangements for partnerships are being finalized and potential substitutes sought at the links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer
Myer
Boy Fractures Arm After Bicycle Fall on Barton Street
A boy from Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald fell from a bicycle on Barton Street while riding near his home on Thursday evening and fractured his left forearm. He was taken by District Ambulance to Use District hospital for admission. In January Edward had a similar arm fracture in another location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidtwant Fitgerald, J,ean
Mrs. T. Fitegerald
Barton St
Pores
Indie Use
Edward
Timber potter sets potential world log chopping record
Clive Metntoah, a stone Ryle timber potter, reportedly chopped through two inch logs in a single blow at the Royal Show wood contest on Tuesday, drawing attention as a possible world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Metntoah
Ryle
Royal Show
Parkes hosts Royal visit talks amid mixed signals
In a Parkes event report, Mr E P Dring says invitations from Sauntry Dis Crete for a Royal visit are plentiful but the Central West has a strong chance of hosting. Officials note Parkes engagement includes a meeting with multiple parties and a potential state visit alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torsclay
Tolgar
Sauntry
Crete
Harling
Parkes
Elentes
Leuelow
Ua Ls
Hirogaga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ah Sekinman
Jom
Didi
Thant
Mllowstee
Molly Bly
Evra
Fia
Art
Trentino
Wales
Europe
Smith
Preaswen
Soulth
Gale
Dempsey
Sid
Smiths Gulmy
Holloway
Uluse
Carmel
Peter Tel
Mora
Fichter
Turing
Atu Bae Pe Trom
Aleema Aico Peer Bivel
Boras
Beatty
Neveifoor
Jalan
Price
Tiesheeds Mills
Tour Beatty
Vinci
Abe Amtrican al’ Sea Rescue
Mbety
Uwey
HO Lee
Claim Agais.t Paper
Blue Boy
Boy
Mr. E. P. Dring
Dheef
CAG
Peru
Dakel
Nas
Indivuual
Pri
Son Bennettswood Os
Aos Rd
Alan Breaden Pty. Ltd
Rankin St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!