Attack on the Mayor at council meeting
After a finance committee session Ald Helman and Sanders hurled a vitriolic attack on Mayor Ford. The council defeated the censure motion in a two to zero vote. Helman cited supposed press censorship and accused the Mayor of misrepresenting the press and council. Sanders called it a block vote as the meeting ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Helman
Sanders
Ald. Heiman
Conowindra
Ald
Helman Lock
Oral Municipal Council
Council
Ibn Kodman
Helman
Ald Sanders
Bathurst
Henee
Heilman
Samders
Engine Health and Fuel Efficiency in Classic Cars
To maximize a gullon of petrol an engine must be in perfect trim. A sick engine wastes fuel and reduces performance, making regular maintenance essential for optimal efficiency and power.
Farmers and Settlers Association backs war effort over wheat policy
At a special meeting Forbes branch urges immediate placing of all national resources, wealth, and manpower at the Commonwealth Government for the war. Members call for the Australian Wheat Board to widen grower representation, reduce brokerage, and speed up purchasing, with concrete recommendations to the authorities. A separate note reports Dubbo’s protest over Wellington’s Johnnie Walker Cup win being dismissed.
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England
Forbes
Farmers and Settlers' Association
Commonwealth
Association
A J. Meagher
Firat
F G. T. Allisaty
Liwan
Australian Wheat Board
Autralian Wheat Board
Dubbo
Group XI
Wellington
Council debates on High School grounds and unemployment aid
Local council discusses urgent measures as Ald Gunn moves to pressure the Department to drain unsafe High School grounds to protect health and create jobs. He calls for government funds for public works and urges action before winter. The Mayor outlines steps toward an air training school for Forte, without formal council approval.
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Gunn
Ald Sanders
Ald
Gunnalee
Ald Gunn
Forte
Banders
Fate Of Calais Refutes German Capture Claim
London reports deny German claims that Calais fell and state Calais and Dunkirk remain held by Allied forces. Allied actions push in Somme, with French troops crossing the Lyd and advancing. British and Belgian defenses hold, while air power and raids continue to target German positions.
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London
Boulogne
Calais
Paris
Dunkirk
Belgium
Somme
Channel
Cambrai
Lyd
Alte
Cormonique
Viere
Edmund Ironsides
Huggett Named in Group Football Team for Wellington
Joe Huggett heads Fortestone representitive selection joining Group 11 and 15 for a match at Wellington next Sunday. The Forbes side, captained by Jock Huxsey, beat Grenfell last Sunday as two Forbes teams faced Molong and the weekend saw local junior clashes before the cross district fixture.
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Joe Huggett
Fortestone
Wellington
Clymo
Dubbo
Mt Bieehell
Canbelligo
M. Campbell
Molong
O. Michell
W. Patman
W. Powell
F. Brown
E. Glatwery
Canewindra
J. Huggett
Forbes
J. Carter
PF. Thurtell
J. Frost
C. Beard
G. Hunter
Parkes
T. Budd
Jock Huxsey
Grenfell
Ap Spooner Oval
Crackajucka
Waratahs
Tablet dispute over club houses in Forbes council meet
At Forbes Municipal Council, Ald Gunn sought removal of tablets on the Bowling Club House and Tennis Club, alleging unsuitable wording. The Mayor and Town Clerk defended the tablets while Ald Gunn gave notice of a motion for the next meeting to replace or remove the inscriptions and ensure proper wording.
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Forbes Municipal Council
Ald. Gunn
Forbes
E. 8. Spooner
Ford
Stephens
Gunn
Towt Chirk
Hien
Couhell
Ald Gunn
Lodi
Jon Street
Ald
D. P. Alg.a
AAIS
TW. Stephens
Amie
Aust
Hit of the Season Presbytery Ball at Town Hall
The Presbytery Ball at Town Hall on Tuesday June 4 promises a lively evening. The committee ladies are sparing no effort to make the event the highlight of the season with a carved supper feature and Edwards Band providing music for debutantes’ presentation. Join the crowd for a fun filled night of dancing.
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Town Hall
Edwards
Regional Conference Set for June 15 in Parkes
Mr C J Press honorary secretary of Wir For bem branch of F W C H Bcheme announced a regional conference to be held in Parkes on June 15. The notice outlines the gathering details and confirms the venue and date for attendees and participants from the branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J Press
Wir Forbem
F.W.C.H. Bcheme
Hels Parkes
Cometrists and Opticians Visit Sydney Firm Tour
H A Barracrough Pty Ltd of Cometrists and Opticians at 385 George Street Sydney announces a next visit on Tuesday 16 June from 12:20 am to 4 pm at Vandenbergs Hotel. The firm has visited this town regularly for over forty years, represented by Mr R J Gregg FLO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Barraclough
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Australia
Govt
Mir
Ernest Bevin
The
Transport and General Wi Ihere’ Union
Churchill
Egypt
C.e’s
Forbes F.&s. A
Thou
Nsw
Oversea
Ubit Cay
Lit
C. Z. Grimm
Indian Army
Department of Information
Air Training School
RAF
Ttbb
Daly
Ite
Turkey
Rome
Italy
Hin Pepe Ae
Tealy
Otrugele
Germany
France
Gordon Highlanders
Fook
Huggett
Tia the
Agony of
Mak
Wong
Rexona
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