Forbes Ex Students Seek Status Rise For School
Former Forbes students push for full secondary status to secure municipal support and broader educational opportunities. Local leaders consider elevating Forbes to a high school to serve West district families seeking secondary education, with financial and curricular hurdles noted.
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Forbes
Forbes Old Students’ Union
Forbes Intermediate
Dire Annes
Fortes Council
Anal Ciena
Frimery
Grewim
Consumer Urges Reconsideration of Power Rate Proposal
A letter to the Advocate references local concerns over proposed power rate changes. Citizens and officials discuss charges, the council’s stance, and the electrical department's handling. The piece notes potential impacts on industrial power and calls for a review of the plan.
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Mir Bot Maher
Brod
Eld
Pto
Dows
Ghee Whetallaon
Salen
Electricity Department
Cludes
Mate
Gounell
Jerry To
Cenureil
Ubu
Industin Pwr
Piaitet
Menzies Replies on Rural University Proposal
Prime Minister Menzies writes to Catoin representative Howse on April 13 1954 regarding the proposed rural university and Commonwealth state funding. He notes prior letters from Lachlan Valley Development League and Dr Merrylees, states the Commonwealth could cap capex but stresses joint state Commonwealth decision making. The correspondence is part of a wider exchange with Education Minister Cahill and Premier Cahill.
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Mr. Menales
Lechiand Valley Development
L. J. Pell
Treon Tether
Bo Ty Joni
Australi Rural University
Ceverese
Tite
Fell
Lachlan Valley Development League
Forbes
Merrylees
Commonwealth
Muir College
Commonwealth Gverie
Robert Menzies
Karl Cahill
Cuiker
Dickany
Uhr
J.J. Cahilly
Mintater
Calare MP John Howee in Calare race sparks party note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions MR JOHN HOWEE MP and political activity for Calare. References to May 2 and former Labor mem, Senator Av Tabelle RUCK, and women participants are unclear. Overall details are incomplete but indicate a regional political event or candidacy discussion surrounding Calare.
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John Howee
Jop Brevi
Labor
Av Tabelle
Tank Works Noise Complaint Moves Toward Legal Opinion
A rate payer complained about noise from a nearby tank industry prompting For bes Council to seek a legal opinion and assess constituent rights. A council member expressed doubt any action could halt the noise, while others emphasized residents’ concerns and remedies.
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Forbes Council
Mild Nights Warm Days From Erratic Weather Report
Weather report notes mild nights and warm days with fluctuating temperatures. The entry mentions a temperature around 20.04 degrees and references a date near May 3, with unclear pacing and garbled phrasing in the source text.
Quaker Girl praised as fine M and D revival
The Quaker Girl musical comedy delights audiences with a slender romantic plot and lively songs. Patricia Reymond directs a 44 member company including Marie Mahle whose sweet singing and convincing acting carry the village air as she becomes Madam Burns.
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Liesel Mencklen
Patricia Reymond
Marie Mahle
Mmneile
Memorial light for Sgt Clarke dazzles War Memorial Hall
The Forbes Method s at War Memorial Hall opened with a gala performance directed by Maury Davis. Cast members Colin Hudson Mies Mahle and Capt Charteris impressed in a Parisian inspired production with strong singing and witty dialogue.
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Colin Hudson
Tony Shute
Mies Mahle
Maury Davis
Mathilde
Capt. Charteris
Graham Duesbury
Officer's Visit Will Speed Water Plan
Municipal Engineer Vir J Dawe reported to Forbes Council on progress toward a new reservoir and main line to supply Forbes and nearby towns. Mayor Gunn presided as work began and plans to extend pipe lines to Tollmore Trumdhe Tothertyai and Bogan Gate proceed, with lagoon and railway viaduct areas reshaped to allow main line submersion.
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Vir
Dawe
Forbes Council
Ld M. HH
Gunn
Falconer
Forbes
Finisiott
Tollmore
Trumdhe
Tothertyai Tie Bogan Gate
Turner's Till
Wwe Yunited
Mir Falener
Sydney
Engineers
Mc Falconer
McFalconer
Jhemar
Ministers Confer On New Bridge Grant Proposal
The Minister for Transport and the Minister for Local Government and Public Works will confer on the possibility of a combined grant for Strapey’s susproven Bedgerabong. Shire President T. E Gutcliffe and Shire Engineer Gordon Du were joined by Mir Doug Dickson MLA for discussions.
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Mr. Wetherell
Vilteger
J. Ji Benshew
Strapey
Bedgerabong
Wetherell
Jemalong
T. E Gutcliffe
Gordon du
Wand
Mir Doug Dickson
Benshew
Main Roads Department
Dicken
Taxi driver given £10 fine after cap theft incident
A taxi driver Howard received a £10 fine after selling his hub cap from a taxi car on Forbes Street on April 25. The magistrate cited the arresting officer’s testimony that Howard, with no prior convictions, was a young man of good character and main supporter of his aging parents. The hub cap was recovered and to be returned to the owner. Howard expressed remorse in court.
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Holmes
Forbes Street
Beryt Holmes
Howard
Bio
Tacana Aims For Forbes Cup In Local Racing Day
Local racing column highlights Tacana the mare as likely winner of the Forbes Cup. Delia Islecia is noted as a top racing expert analyst. Outsiders Gen Lad and supporters may shape tote bets while the event opens at 2 pm.
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Delia Islecia
Ie Mkely
Dewrens
Andeglen Muy
Gen Lad
Ube Firal Mace
Forbes Cup races open today at Forbes
The Forbes Jockey Club hosts a Cup meeting with first race at 1 pm. Entries are liberal and the meeting is expected high quality. Notable former city horses are entered. the Forbes Cup for seven furlongs features many top entries including Dewrene and Bankbrosk. Possible favorite Taran among several contenders.
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Forbes Jockey Club
Teiay
Somohow
Bankbrosk
Liely
Taran
Willing Shilling Drive Tomorrow Opens Guides Event
The Girl Guide annual Wil tog Shilling drive opens officially tomorrow. During the week Guides and Brownies will do odd jobs for payment, with tasks offered by local employers. Contacts for jobs include MM Cutler, Mis DB, Lt. Miles Gy Cole, and McMillan, with phone numbers provided for inquiries.
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Girl Guidey
Quites
Joba
Cutler
Lesson Ile Lieutenant
Miles Gy Cole
Miles Wi
McMillan
Case adjournment in Forbes court for bond forfeiture and delay
John Harold Toth, 21, a farmer from Forbes, failed to answer when his name was called. The magistrate ordered forfeiture of his cash bond of £28 after delays. later he faced charges of driving under the influence with an adjournment granted for further instructions and a bail set at £0.
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John Harold Toth
Forbes Dig. Iet
Borhm
Mir. Fewen
Boehm
J Mpillon
Forbes
Meiflan
Meulon Make
Fegun
Driver Discharged In Bridge Collision Case
The case centered on Peter Suttle charged after a bridge collision near Forbes on the South Condobolin Road. Witnesses described a lorry leaving the road, hitting railings, and toppling embankments as steering and load shift were debated. defence claimed steering trouble while witnesses noted no braking and questioned road layout. The inquest into another death at Gurraboblin Woolshed was adjourned to Forbes Court House next Tuesday.
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Peter Suttle
R. O. Palmer
Fegoi
Wid
Fitzgerald's Bridge
Condobolin Road
Forbes
Wan
Sgt. Wild
Wild
Butte
Sgt Wild
Sgt. M. Kelly
Lachlan River
Mir. Palmer
Ta Bridge
Guttle
Robert Alexander Ramaay
Gurraboblin Woolshed
Forbes Court House
Head injury spared ex boxer from gaol says magistrate
Reginald Broest ended guilty to a charge and suffered a head injury that the magistrate said prevented further danger. The incident at Rose Cafe on April 1 involved McMahon, a confrontation at a table, a punch, and the victim suffering a facial cut as he left the premises.
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Reginald Broest
Raymond
J. Mellon
Race meeting causes Wednesday shop closures
Forbes states shops will close next Wednesday at 6 pm for the Lawrence race meeting. A man faced fines and medical expenses are noted in the accompanying court record. The proceedings include wage arrears, fines for the defendant, and a merged charge of offensive conduct.
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Forbes
Pt Lawrence
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