Graziers Meet Urges Action Against Blow-Flow Weeds
A Forbay branch gathering of the Grazier Association urged every landholder in the district to wage a campaign against blow-flow, a troublesome weed. The meeting agreed to write to executives asking branches to combat the menace by poisoning and trapping. Present were D. T. Herbert, G. D. Bassett, C. S. Wilson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbay
Graziera’ Association
Avery Landholdar
Messrs
D. T. Herbert
G. D. Bassett
C. 5. Wilson
Speck
T. H. Bray
P. BR. Tickner
H. J. Gibson
F. BR. Dowling
Mr. J. Law
Shire
Roma
Tsf
Meare
Bie
Sydney
Lake forms on main road between Forbes and Parkes
A newly formed lake spans the main Forbes to Parkes road near mile 11, creating a submerged stretch. A setback is noted as the train carrying Miss Australia to Forbes encountered the altered route, highlighting travel disruption in the region.
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Forbes
Parkes
Football Club Seeks Council Help On Ground Issues
Forbes Rug by Langue Football Club asked the council to fix cricket ground approaches and playing areas and offer turfing when materials are provided. A shower at dressing sheds was requested, and the works committee will visit the ground to inspect. Lights at South Circle Park for night practice would be installed if the club covers costs about £10, with electrical work needing strong engineers and radiators.
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St An
South Circle Park
Cox
Land available near Iow with fenced parcels
Land close to town offers 24 hour access for lease or sale. Small plots of 20 acres fenced with some power preferred. Applicants must be cheap and willing to repair. Advertise offer interests in Indiana city area.
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Hower
Notice of Intended Dividend in Bankruptcy Estate
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA THE BANKRUPTCY ACT 1924-1920 NOTICE OF INTENDED DIVIDEND. FREDERICK MOUNTFORD of Rankin Street Forbes Jeweller invites proofs in the above estate. Trustee C F W Lloyd Official Receiver Elizabeth Street Sydney. June 22, 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Australia
Frederick Mountford
Rankin Street
Forbes
Landay
C. F. W. Lloyd
Elizabeth Street
Sydney
District Representatives Wanted for Hosiery Firm
Australian Banner Hosiery to Ltd seeks selling representatives in Forbes and district. Previous selling experience not essential. Territories will be allocated. applicants should earn at least £6 weekly. Apply via this paper. interviews will be arranged with Virgin representatives.
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Forbes
Cattleman Rescued After Washaway Delays Journey
Years ago Mr Haynes a well known cattleman was stranded in rising flood waters while returning from Parkes in a car. Water rose to halfway up the radiator before a neighbor towed him to safety. Motorists warned to avoid travel near Meapot during floods.
Large Cattle Sale At Porches Mundel Pak Yards June 10
Messrs Butler Cox with McNeilly Crampton Martin Lod of Gram announce a major cattle sale at Porches Mundel Pak Yards on Wednesday June 10. About 120 store cattle including choice bullocks steers cows and calves dairy cows and heifers will be offered along with general qualities abnormalities.
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Messrs. Butler & Cox
Conjuneion
McNeilly, Crampton @ Martin
Lod
Gram
Mundel Pak Yards
Forbes Cattle Sale Offers 1200 Store Cattle at Forbes
Butler Cox Forbes and McNeally Crampton Martin Ltd announce a cattle sale at the Municipal Yards Forbes on Wednesday June 10 1931 offering about 1200 store cattle. Highlights include choice quality bullocks and steers cows and calves and good paddien stock with full particulars to follow in the next issue.
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Butler & Cox
Forbes
McNeally, Champton & Martin, Ltd
Municipal Yards
McNeilly, Crampton & Martin, Ltd
Orange
A Proposal Concrete Swimming Baths In Forbes Centre
A proposal calls for constructing concrete swimming baths in the centre of Forbes. Details outline the plan, location, and anticipated benefits for local recreation and public health. Officials seek public support and outline funding considerations for the project.
Builders Scheme For Concrete Swim Bath At Forbes
Mr FR Kelly submits a proposal to Forbes Municipal Council to erect a concrete swimming bath on Spring Street near the Sérard Theatre with water discharged into the Cross Street gutter toward the Lagoon. He asks for mains water twice weekly and a concession, arguing a warm climate makes a bath a necessity and promising to submit plans if preliminarily approved.
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Spring Street
Forbes
Sérard
Municipal Council
FR. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Ba Vhuret
Cross Street
Plana
Rabbits Increase Prompt Trapper Activity in Forbes Area
Rabbit inspector Bowler of the Forbes P P Beard reports rapid rabbit growth causing trouble. He notes many unemployed are taking up trapping to earn money and deter a looming economic squeeze as efforts focus on warrena.
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Bowler
Forbes P.P. Beard
Forbes Man's Quail Bag Recorded by Team
A group from Forbes and Cowra pursued quail after the season opened. Sergi Hinchey and Jack Forbes bagged a total of one bird, with Bert Davis and a school teacher also contributing.
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Forbes
Sergi, Hinchey
Jack
Bert
Davis
Cowra
Behalf of Forbes Gardener Overtime Claim Debated
The Forbes Municipal Council discussed a 557135 overtime and sundry expenses claim by gardener H Goodman. The finance committee suggested a 22 pounds 13 shillings and 2 pence settlement, with debate over attendance at meetings, park gates, and Sunday band rehearsals.
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Forbes
H. Goodman
al McPartard
Goodman
Overtone
Interest Reduction Fears of Bondholder Deadlock
Fears arise that bringing holders of tax free bonds under the Interest Reduction Scheme may cause deadlock as the Premiers discuss, while conference attendees avoid wrecking construction plans for any bondholder group. Bond prices declined on the Sydney Block Exchange following talk of rate reductions.
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Hay
Sydney Block Exchange
Uw Bie
Municipal Council Considers School Coke Donation
At the general monthly meeting the council discussed providing a ton of coke to Catholic and Public schools to ease winter costs. The mayor introduced the matter for Ward discussion and adoption was anticipated.
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Kelly
Forbes
Wonton
Wongajong Ashoo
Wan Adoptah
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Parkes Road
Forbes Rugby Langue Football "Club
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Jersey
Strand Theatre
Love IN the
Robert Montgomery
Dorothy Jordan
Greel
Walter Huston
Kenneth McKenna
Kay Francis
Sue Carroll
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George O'Brien
Forbes Cattle
Forbes Council
Tomieht
Ald
McFarland
Dempsey
Thomson
Crippin
Mr. Dempsey
Beance Committee
Gos Cocancn Chhloeacurl Canterne Dle
Arthur Hughes
GAHA
Hayek
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson
Winchcombe House
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Tor Opossums
Gosling
Church OF England
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