Tragedy at Baths as Swimmer Crowley Dies
Crowley collapsed while swimming the pool length at the baths and died soon after at the district hospital. Doctor certifies heart failure as the cause, ruling out drowning, with extensive family history and tributes to his engineering and sports interests. Funeral held at the Catholic cemetery with local clergy assisting. The ad at the end promotes a Flour product from John Meagher & Co. Ltd.
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Crowley
Wall
Wal
Don McLean
Meir AU Wheeler
A. Taylor
Sungerits Ji
Kelleher
Ufe
Abe Goroner
H. Ee
Mears Maurice
Forbes
Bede Crowley
Sydney
Con
Darwin
Hey
Father Cotonel
Trundhey
Pathers
Bongiormoenya Harper
A. G. Jones
Forbes Silo Rationing Sparks Growers Meeting
Wheat growers in Forbes held a meeting last Friday to oppose allotment space rationing in the Forbes district. Mr J C Toohey, chair of the Forbes Silo Rationing Committee, received a telegram from the Agriculture Minister inquiring about silo rationing this year. A further meeting is scheduled for this afternoon at Parish Hall to decide further action.
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Forbes
Allo
J. C. Toohey
Obraham
Pariah Hall
Road Tax Sequel Linked to Caragabal Bridge Smash
At Forbes Police Court Loyd Hirst driver of the lorry charged with evading road tax between South Australia and Sydney did not appear and the case was heard ex parte. Bergh Andrew Hirai was fined £10 and 10 shillings costs by Mr A G Cobley after evidence.
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Caragabal Bridge
Forbes Police Court
Loyd Hirst
South Australia
Sydney
Bergh
Andrew Hirai
A. G. Cobley
Wool theft case adjourned to December court sitting
At the Porches court of petty sessions on Tuesday before Mr Cobley, Louis M White and Kenneth M White faced charges over six bales of hot wool valued at £400 belonging to Eric Morgan of Yarragun. Bail of £900 was allowed and the case was not returned to this sitting, adjourned to December 7.
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Porches Court of Petty Sessions
Mr. Cobley
Louis M. White
Kerneth M. White
Eric Morgan
Yarragong
Reprimand for bookmakers after Orange Jockey Club clash
The Western Districts Racing Association severely reprimanded forty one bookmakers who refused to attend the Orange Jockey Club spring meeting over disputed fees. The meeting at the Royal Hotel Grange began Monday night and adjourned at 2 am. The AJC said WDRA overstepped its authority while WDRA fixed fees for Melbourne and local meetings. Ken Goodman, longtime manager of G. J Coles, has been transferred to Bathurst.
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Fers
Wealero Districts’ Racing Association
WORA
Royal Hotel
Grange
Orange Jockey Club
Wodra
Melbourne
Focal Mices
Elia
A. Guinn
Dwtret
Assortnion
Gunn
J. Jeary
Bookmakers’ Association
Guide Woroa
AJC
Western Districts
Cribe Pack
W. N. Parry-Gleden
Wdr.a
Parry Okeden
Ken Goodman
G. J Coles
Bathurst
Proposal to Form County Council Faces Local Opposition
Forbes Municipality rejects a Department of Local Government plan to form a County Council for joint electricity with Jemalong Shire. The council, in a 5 to 3 vote, opts to delay and pursue independent measures with concerns over ratepayers and finances.
Vigoros Demand Fair Ground Allocation For Vigoro Players
A Vigoro club secretary protests unequal pitch access in King George VI Memorial Park and High School grounds. He alleges Cricket Association and aldermen block diverse participation, urging prioritization of female players and a formal start to a Vigoro competition with adequate facilities.
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Vigoro
Vigor Clube
King George VI Memorial Park
Wne Cricket Association
Vigero Clube
Tan
Cricket Association
Botanical Gardens
Vigoro Elly
King George ¥ Memorial Park
Mike
Strother
Forbes
Vigor
Cluc
Wool Sale Report Highlights Arcot Clip Returns
A country producer wool salon last month realised for the Arcot clip of Mr W M Webster. None of the sheep shorn carried more than 11 months wool and the average realisation for the clip was 9d a bale.
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W. M. Webster
Community Centre discussed with Forbes Rotary Club
Representatives from town and district groups met with Forbes Rotary Club to consider planning a community centre. Dr L Wout said youth facilities are limited and outlined a plan for a building serving social, cultural, and sports needs with a new town hall as the centerpiece. Discussions emphasized long term benefits and involvement of local committees for future incorporation into law.
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Rotary Club of
Forbes
Rotary
L Wout
Igymnasium
Coe Central
Othe
Plare
Dex Colt
Tatiine
J. Berteher
Guatherin
Hation Fitness Committee
Hutary
L. Wout
Rotery
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R.ulr
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Rexona
Forbes Municipality
Orbes
Jernalong
Department of Local Government
N.S.W. Electricity Authority
Ald
Shion
Ald Hortehor
Ald Guinn
Webb
Ald. Guiin
Bamb
Gevermartt
Porches
ASLW
Forbes Municipal Council
Jemalong Shire
Ieee
Haviland
Jemslong
Iin
9 County Council
Ald Holloway
Collett
County Council
Aard
Forbes Wool
Britain
Air Horse
Birth Aircraft Constructors
Farnborough
Hampshire
Halicopter
M. Hall
Predgent
Te Fire of Wood & HO Wills
Mark Tully
Bebarfalds
Grea
Bebarfalds Ltd
Bor
F.C
Sooney
Sesar Maehrith
Simuct Bureau
Berarfalds
Sydney Town
Mali
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