Figures Tell A True Story From Sir Arthur Letter
A letter to Sir Arthur argues for increased wheat production to bolster Australia’s finances. It cites figures, questions economists, and references a farmer in Forbes who started a 1400 acre property, earning 88 pounds in his first year and 1750 in the next after taxes. The writer critiques tax levels in UK and New Zealand.
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Australia
Sir Arthur
Australian Country Party
N.2.w
Avatral
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Menzies
Forbes
Jou
Neli
Ex serviceman urged to grow wheat and pay tax
A lengthy fundraising and advocacy piece follows a returned ex serviceman who bought land in Lachlan Valley with £2080 income. It argues he could have faced higher taxation if averaged and condemns aggressive solicitors. The piece urges readers to support wheat production and self-help farming, presenting a hypothetical reader as a returned man facing financial strain and urging collective response.
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Lachlan Valley
Unis
Fessor Hanna
California
Laera
Sir Arthur
London
Arihue
Australia
Toomgine
Arthury
Canberra
Charles Dick
Hill Sikes
Forbes Advocate
Drought Break Rains Bring Nearly Three Inches
Weather reports show drought breaking rainfall near Forbes with about three inches tallied at Forbes Post Office. Temperature rises push growth expectations as showers mix with sunshine, aiding farm crops and wind breaks.
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Forbes PO
Pobrith
Postscript on Wheat Acreage and Australian Farmers
A critic urges focus on productive farmers over broad wheat acreage figures. The letter argues bad farming practices and policy missteps harm Australia’s food security, praising sound management, soil restoration, and balanced fertilisation as essential for higher wheat yields and national resilience. It contends many producers currently rise above discouragement, delivering 69 percent more output than a prior era.
Forbes Auxiliary Meeting Reports Season Finances
Forbes Auxiliary of the ugoy wiague held a meeting Friday night under Mrs T W Morris. The ladies managed funds totaling 740 pounds 12 shillings and closed the year with a credit of 14 pounds 0 14. They gave £100 to the FA and paid £14 14 for blagera for players. A full report appears next Tuesday.
Bus Routes Sought Priority for Forbes School Students
The Forbes FF & 8 Association urged priority for all school bus routes at the district meeting held at Peak HIM. A resolution asked the council to convert routes to all weather roads and to seek government funding. Correspondence highlighted the road between Weaverton Bridge and Bedgerabong used by students, urging action from the council and a conference agenda item.
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Unrs
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Concil
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van Hatte
Council
Cr Les Rout
Fo & 8. Association
Wong Imitar
Bartler
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Bowont
Forbes
Aking
Weavert Bridge
Bedgerabong
Grey Day For Forbes
A chaotic blackout day leaves Forbes without power or explanation as schedules collapse. Phases of current failure disrupt service with listed blackout hours from morning to evening, signaling a dark day for the operation.
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Forbes
Powers That Be
Editorial on looming drought and water conservation drive
The piece warns of a long-term rainfall decline in Australia, especially New South Wales, urging immediate action. It highlights historical drought patterns, calls for comprehensive water conservation, and promotes joining the Lachlan Valley Development League as insurance against future dry years.
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Department of the Incerions
Os Cullent
New South Wale
Alli
Henry Lawson
Australia
Clemd
Ely
Lachlan Valley Development League
Cnanchol
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Ue Lachlan League
Drift To City Jemubon Shire Works On Gravel Programme
The article notes population decline from 4700 in 1640 to 3810 in 106-a, a four percent loss. An engineer outlined gravelling needs along about four miles, with costs around £1500 beyond council power. Creek crossing work completed. further metalling plans to be considered after notice to the committee.
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Jemubon
Lachion Valley
Inehrower-Gunnangbland School
Copanil
Freight On Wheat Government Letter To MP Cahill
A ministerial letter from W Sheahan to MP Fd Cahill MLA discusses debates over rail freight on wheat in New South Wales. It notes government efforts to reduce costs, asserts wheat freight is among the low-rate items, and mentions plans for a further review while acknowledging current railway finances and policy.
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Cor Pratiport
Fd Cahill
Dave Maret
Cahill
T Dribe
Forbes
Farmers
E Eaton
Lynbrook
Aswockur
England
New South Wales
Han
Je Ie
Premwr
Forbes show preparations move ahead with pavilion painting
Thirty Forbes BP and A Shaw committee members began preparations for the next show on Friday week. They approved painting the pavilion and grandstand, providing cool drinks, with a total quoted price of £256. Sub committees were set to revise show schedules and report at the next culmities meeting. Ian Hore offered Junior Farmers as assistants across sections to gain experience. Forbes Rugby Union secured the showground site for Saturday afternoon matches.
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A. Shaw
Ian Hore
Forbes Rugby Union
Present Wheat Gamble Offers No Quick Fix, Growers Say
Forbes wheat grower Fred Allen argues the current wheat policy fails to spur sustained export sales. He notes acreage declines, home demand absorbs near 60 to 70 million bushels, and price gaps under different markets hinder growth. Other growers advocate freeing wheat from controls, arguing the present plan errs in limiting supply and delaying recovery.
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Tomora
Bichrr Processe
Forbes Rail Traffic Grows to All Time February High
February revenue at Forbes Porches railway station hit a record after floods, with total revenue from passengers, goods and livestock rising to 1617 ammans (£11028). Passenger revenue climbed despite fewer trains, with 657 tickets saved versus 661 last year and exports including 12,440 bags of wheat. Tonnage reached 5802 tons, up from 2176 previously, signaling rising regional production and sustained export activity beyond local consumption.
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Els
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