FORBES PAGEANT SHOWS AUSTRALIAN HISTORY IN PAGEANT
The Forbes public Schools pageant opened at the Town Hall with over 100 children in fancy costumes depicting Australian history from Captain Cook’s landing to the Sydney Harbour Bridge opening. The event drew praise for sets, color, and performances, raising about £50 at the door and promising a larger turnout for the following night.
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Australia
Captain Cook
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Forbes Public Schools
Town Hall
Forbes
22 Years of King George VI and Queen Mary
On the 22nd anniversary of their accession, King George VI and Queen Mary are praised for enduring leadership through war, upheaval, and depression. The speech recalls Italy and Turkey war, the Agadir crisis, Balkan conflicts, and the 1914-1919 Great War and its fallout. The Royal Family is credited with steadiness amid turmoil.
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George VI
Mary
England
Edward VII
Italy
Turkey
France
Germany
British Empire
George
Permit Inspectors urged to send complete returns weekly
Forbes Pastures Protection Board faces trouble obtaining complete returns from its permit inspectors. The board's solicitor is asked to act and a circular is to be sent to all inspectors urging them to send complete returns each week to the board.
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Forbes Pastures Protection Board
A. S. Wheatley
Forbes Stock Sale Draws Record Crowd at Municipal Caleyards
A large crowd packed the Municipal caleyards on Wednesday for a record sale of 2000 cattle. Over 100 cars filled the yard outside and the scene resembled a showground with boys climbing fences and moving along the gangways. Two pens of black polled Angus cattle attracted much attention, offering 2 size and in fair condition, generating good prices across the sale.
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Forbes
Plague of Mice Warnings Hit Households
Distraught households report a mouse outbreak described as a plague within the city, advising residents to safeguard pantry items and keep foodstuffs sealed. Officials note a recent spike in rodent activity over several weeks and urge cleanliness and preventive measures.
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Redgerabong
Mies
Hwan
Dhetr
Rabbits and Bank Possession Prompt Puzzle Notes
A puzzled report discusses P P Beard Ny a-needy attempt to deal with a rabbit menace on lands now in the hands of banks. The Beard writings aim to address rabbits on lands banked during a period of non possession, raising fears for neighboring landholders if banks maintain control. The Board seeks its solicitor's opinion amid references to high-handed bank actions and preoccupies with potential land disputes.
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Banks
P.P
Four Men Arrested Over Rattler Jumping Fare Evasion
Four young men were charged with travelling between Grawlin and Quandialla without paying fare after being found at Quandialla jumping the rattler. They were remanded at Porbea lockup and face gaol if convicted. Police plan announcements on the blast at the railway cafe and the station blast site. Fingerprints have been sent to Sydney for examination.
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Porches
Quandialla
Grawlin
Quandigllg
Bis
Porbea
Poties
Sydney
Weather and harvest beat in Bedgeradong report
In Bedgeradong the report notes ideal farming weather on Tuesday aiding harvest, with farmers urged to press ahead quickly. The late season conditions are described as favorable for crops and field work, signaling a strong harvest potential.
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Bedgeradong
Amma
P. P. Board Reelects Wheatley As Chairman
The final monthly meeting of For Bes Pastures Protection Board met in Grimsted Chambers. Director A. Wheatley was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year amid a largely routine agenda. Attending were A. H. Beddie Cobley EB J. C. Sprek H. I. Bawom W. J. Tomkins Butler Gemdess Stock Inspector Little Mise Cowell secretary and members Bowler Ormeby.
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Forbes Pastures Protection Board
Grimted
Veteriay
A. &. Wheatley
Dire
A. H. Beddie
Cobley
EB. J. C. Sprek
H. 1
Bawom
W J. Tomkins
Butler
Ac Gemdess
Wheatley
Missioner in Forbes St John Ambulance Car Tours Country
A motor van of the St John Ambulance Society arrived in Forbes with an instructional caravan. Mr A. K. Harris leads the tour from Sydney headquarters to teach first aid and form country town branches. He plans demonstrations and lectures, including a Forbes School appearance, to establish a local first aid class.
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Gt. John Ambulance Society
Forbes
St John Ambbulance Association
A. K. Harrs
Sidney
Suspersoo
Harris
Ross Thomsa
Educaton
Harrie
Ite
Barris
Caraven
Sowing conditions in Oolagong report on wet spell
A brief agricultural note from Oolagong dated Wednesday reports rain needed for early sown crops. It mentions weed control and soil readiness, noting late sowing and expected fall of rainfall. The fragmented lines reference wheat and general field conditions.
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Oolagong
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