Relief Fund to Aid Unemployed Expands Donations
The Forbes Town and District Relief Committee opened a fund to distribute clothing and essentials to needy families hit by the economic downturn. Cash donations total 28 pounds 6 shillings 6 pence, with soon expectant receipts from sheep and wheat sales. Local scouts gathered and delivered clothing, aided by volunteers including Mr J Keane and Ms Call.
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Forbes Town and District Reief
J. Keast
MLA
W Norris
Hove
Megara, McForfond
Oller Amt
Boy Narrowly Escapes Lorry Crash in Lachlan Street
A boy riding a small bicycle along Lachlan Street ducked between moving vehicles when a motor lorry clipped the curb and overturned. The quick steering of the lorry driver likely saved the boy from serious injury as the bicycle narrowly avoided the truck.
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Lachlan Street
Diggers Ball A Merry Evening In Forbe Town Hall
The Diggers Ball last Tuesday night in Forbe Town Hall drew a lively crowd and raised a substantial profit for the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers League. Despite expectations for old time dances like Jamesing, only two orchestral dances and two extras were played. The hall and supper room were lavishly decorated with flowers and greenery, and Mira Peasley and her volunteers served a bountiful supper.
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Forbe Town Hall
Ita
Forbes
Returned Soldiere’ League
Nevertheleas
League
M. Cahill
Rotary
We. Gox
Teal
Mira
Peasley
Vlande
Br Mre
Guy Coles
Mies Kisit Gledinm
Eom King
A Night Out Community Singing at Pariah Hall
A lively evening of community singing at Pariah Hall Tuesday featured Mr. Foxall in charge and Miss K Hancock at the piano. The program blended well known ballads with popular tunes, included a new duo Wem by Alwyn and Lynda Morgan, and showcased Hancock and S Davies in a vocal duet with Midy Finnery on piano. Community singing continues at the hall on alternate Tuesdays with proceeds aiding a worthy cause.
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Pariah Hall
Foxall
K. Hancock
Pigle Ty Alwyn
Lynda Morgan
Lade
Beour
Miseey Ko Hancock
S. Davies
Midy 2
Finnnery
Tnesryy
Focal Horplinl
Wright Heaton’s Cowra store robbed of £120 in tobacco
Burglars broke into Wright Heaton’s Cowra shop on a Friday night stealing £120 worth of tobacco and cigarettes. No clue left. entry gained through a front window, burglars attempted another window but failed. The front door was left closed, and the robbery was not discovered until the next morning.
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Wright, Heaton
Marke
Jemmy
Aimiler Ielruerent
Fortnight
Labor MP Gibbons Hints at Leaving Labor Party
M H R Gibbons federal member for Culare signals possible departure from the Labor Party in a statement this week. He says political action should meet current distress and prioritize people ahead of party, criticizing Lang's leadership while pledging to put the public first. Also note D Tasker, formerly of Forbes Public School, visiting Camp Hill during holidays.
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Gibbons
MH. R
Culare
Labor Party
Lang
Mr. Gibbone
D. Tasker
Condobolin
Forbes Public School
Alun Ginna
Camp Hil
Court Shorts: Minor Forfeits At Forbes Court
Magistrate C A Arnold handled a string of minor offenses at Forbes Court on Tuesday morning. John Thomas Savage and Kenneth Kelly James faced drunk and disorderly charges. several defendants were penalized for driving unregistered vehicles or without licenses. light failures and expired licenses drew fines. other penalties included insurance and workers’ compensation issues.
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C. A. Arnold
Forbes Court
John Thomas Savage
Kenneth Kelly James Or Jones
Blankiy Nelleen
Jdcerita
G. Hohneberg
Motoricense
Blanley Wright
Meenie
Coats
Thomas Sylvester Smith
Ronald Edwin Parker
John L. Preaton
H. Meillan
Thumpania Poor Exhibition At Forbes Stadium
A weak program and low crowd marred Wednesday boxing at Forbes Stadium with few competitive bouts. Lew McGregor defeated Don Wallace in a bout described as a moral test, while Frank Water and Jack Fletcher fought to a cautious finish. Wally Wilden drew with Darken after a stinging exchange, and Jim Horton and KOO Smith had a tentative four rounds before Referee Reidy awarded a decision to Barton.
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Lew McGregor
Forbes
Fmnally
Don Wallace
McGregor
Wallace
Thin
Wateoo
Jack Fletcher
Parkes
Parkea
Wateat
Wally Wilden
Camp Hl
Dad Rog
Darken
Jim Horton
Porbes
Koo
Smith
Trumbie
Reidy
Barton
Ko Way
Publican sues ex-ledger in Forbes Small Debts Court
A. Jt. Robinson licensee of the Royal Hotel Forbes sued John, a Forbes town employee, for 25 19 0 for refreshments over five months. Magistrate Arnold found for the plaintiff in the amount claimed after disputes over alleged missing money and records. Defense denied the items and potential liquor debt. Court adjourned amid conflicting testimony and unsettled accounts.
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Forbes
Tuseday
A. Jt. Robinson
Royal Hotel
John
Forbes I¢Ipal Council
Robinson
O'Neill
Montha
Arnold
Pobinaon
Obituary for Donald Connell at Fork District
Donald Connell aged 64 dies after long illness. He worked for MV Jon Rowesthorne at home. Funeral held this afternoon at the Presbyterian portion of the local cemetery. Major A. G. Jaren officiates at the service.
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Connell
Jon Rowesthorne
Meo
A. G. Jaren Tae
Truth for Once Sparks courtroom clash at Bathuret hearing
The hearing on a charge against Mrs Bowyer at the First Nugget Hotel court adjourned after a heated exchange. Sergeant Martin, under cross examination, asserted he could not state a bookmaker could legally write a bet. Browning called the remark truthful and noted the sergeant’s honesty, while Browning withdrew the remark.
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Trowhing
Sergi
Murtio
Mra. Bowyer
Mr. Browning
Serge
Martin
Mr. Browniog
Boley
W. 8. Bromhead
Browning
Wilen
Polo Gymkhana Outing at Wandary Portes Polo Chih Event
A garbled notice describes a Polo Gymkhana outing at Wandary with mention of SPOTS ATL and Portes Polo Chi. It references a Wednesday event hosted by figures including Corl and TerA OE Cle, with a ride by a polo tamer and a town hall appointer.
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Portes Polo
Joel
Open Season for Native Animals No Poison Allowed
Conduct restrictions announced by officials state a two month open season starting June 1 for trapping or shooting kangaroos with no poison permitted. Warnings issued by Chief Secretary and allied members stress safety and adherence across the state.
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W. J. Beast
MIA
Mir Gyasurp
Tam Orang
Wyangala Dam Project Faces Possible Work Stop
Workers and businesspeople fear Wyangala dam construction could halt after June 30 due to cash shortages. In Sydney officials told the Cowra Guardian they know no more than the workers about funding. The state and federal finances are unsettled, making any assured continuation doubtful.
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Wyangala
Businese
Sydney
Guardian
Wifleer
Wyatt
Lombienne
Australia
Wyongaila
Relief tax row at Shires Conference sparks protest
Delegates pressed for a fair share of unemployment relief tax proceeds with a plan to refund all local government areas minus admin costs. Dr W H Crouch asked how councils received funds since the government took office, prompting a chorus of "Mol" as figures emerged. Dr H Richards said 1850 would be available soon, and Dr F Houston noted 100 had been received. The conference unanimously protested three per cent interest charges on loans from the Unemployment Relief Fund.
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Shires Conference
W. H. Crouch
H. Richards
Lake Macquarie
F. Houston
Vallard
Rallef Fond
Presbytery Ball Rates Cut For June 3 Event
The Ambassadors' Orchestra will provide music for the annual Presbytery Ball on June 3. Junior attendees will receive a treat, and ticket prices have been reduced while maintaining the same high standard as in prior years.
Who Drove the Cart in Police Court Report
Claude Woods of Spring Street disputes being identified in a police court reprint from a Dubbo paper. He states he was not the person named and not a member of the party involved.
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Dubbo
Claude Woods
Spring Street
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