State-wide Fuel Price Plan Remits Approved by Lachlan Valley Executive
At a Lachlan Valley Executive meeting in Eugowre branch LV DL five remits were approved. They include proposals for a uniform statewide fuel price, subsidies and rail freight reductions for super, and a War-time price for producer parts. The catchment area will be considered for soil erosion wind water pine needs and related soil management.
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Lachlan Valley
Eugowrea
Super
Road Safety Limerick Prize Winners
Winners in a Road Safety Limerick contest included ET tyres with verses on tire safety and cautionary tales. The copy notes several entries with humorous lines and a few notable lines about risky driving and the dangers of reckless behavior on the road.
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Limerick
Dinuwelifen
Bushfire law on tractors in Forbes district
The Forbes district faces fire risk during harvest with many tractors in use. Authorities remind property owners and contractors that spark arresters are required on exhausts and that the motor must be carbonated before harvesting. Water sprays and fire extinguishers are also mandatory equipment under bushfire regulations.
Plans For Caragatel Bridge Before Council
Plans for a new bridge over Caragatel Creek on State Highway 17 between Forbes and Wee Wyre Bong were discussed at last week’s Jumuline Shire Council meeting in WA. A concrete reinforced deck structure with no approach was proposed, but flooding concerns and alternate alignments were raised by local officials and the District Registry.
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Fleas Blaurd
Caragatel Creek
Forbes and
Wee Wyrebong
Jumuline Shire
Mr G B Newton Home Unsold In Auction
In the O WA Rooms on Saturday morning the well-painted brick home of Mr G B Newton on Spring Street was offered at auction by Colin A Smith & Co. Bidding did not meet the reserve and the agents are now negotiating privately for the sale, which is expected to close shortly.
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O WA
CG. B Newton
Spring Street
Colin A Smith
Lachian League Secretary Honored for Work and Finances
The Lachian League Executive reported a credit balance and outlined monthly expenses around £80 for the secretary’s duties. The secretary indicated steady work ahead, planning to relocate to Cowra, while the council considered purchasing a typewriter and expanding office resources. The meeting praised ongoing efforts with a formal resolution of appreciation.
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Hie Svelling
Ald Conridee
Cuteliffe
Aimeell
Tensor
Cowre
Cowra
Porbip
Coumell
Carathool
Lachlen
Boree
Mortenson
Forbes V.G.A. Co-Operative Co Develops Market Scheme
A local growers association meeting discusses replacing the Muslerpal markets plan with a combined fruit and vegetable scheme. A deputation to Parkes Council outlines temporary steps, pending building plans and tendering for a cooperative facility.
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Muslerpal Markets
Muncipal Council
Young Girl Heather Turner Killed In Likely Drunk Driving Incident
A 38 year old man, Crane, faced Forbes Court after a fatal collision on a street near Oxford and Flint streets. Heather Elizabeth Turner died from a fractured skull while en route to hospital. Crane is charged with feloniously slaying Turner and driving under the influence. Bail set. inquest date postponed to December 16. The Turner family funeral followed at the Church of England cemetery.
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Dinky
Oxford Street
Flint Street
Bruce Edward Quine Turner
Cowra Road
Heather Turner
Mat Wil eAnetaelem
Crone
Heather Elizabeth Turner
Crane
G. A. Locke, Jr
Forbes Court
J. F.willitte
Holmes
Maine
Walllaby
Tom
Forbes
Tralee
Turner
Church of England
Conan White
AG Jones
Restoration Of Bundaburra Crossing At Lake Forbes
The Bundaburra Crossing over Lake Forbes was considered for restoration for the wheat carting season. Crs Tout and Smith moved to direct the request to Forbes Municipal Council. The crossing's dangerous state and lack of barricades were noted with a Wirringa man’s near accident cited.
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Forbes
Lhat Week
Jemalong Shire
Bundaburra
Lake Forbes
Crs
Tout
Smith
Cie
Ors. Tout
Wirringa
Rout
Water Charges Raised by W C I Commission
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission raises charges for water rights and additional water for Jemabong arid and Windes Plains domestic and stock supply. For Wyldes Plains District holdings water right charges remain fixed while other districts face higher per acre foot rates due to rising operating costs and maintenance.
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Jemabong Arid Windes Plains
Anme
Wyldes Plains
Becaus
Rail Freight Speed-up: New Diesel-Electrics
An era of improved rail speed appears underway with a nightly diesel electric freight service from Albury to Sydney taking 12 hours and another locomotive expected to haul freight from Burling Harbour to Orange in about 12 hours 12 minutes with a 40 ton load. The Orange departure is slated for 4 40 p m and Sydney arrival is noted but with uncertain pickup provisions for Lachlan vegetables and local facilities. The piece questions whether the changes will spur regional business growth and notes gaps in planning.
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Freighin
Albury
Sydney
Wheeléladrig
Burling Harbour
Orange
Armacivet
Winsor
Lachlan Valley
Lachlan Valley League
Fire Warnings Issued For Dry Season Conditions
Local follee warn residents to avoid burning stumps as thin dry weather raises fire danger. Authorities urge strict fire precautions and alert communities to be vigilant for any stray flames this season.
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Follee
No N G Kenya Is Possible Says Bishop on New Guinea Peril
A long passage argues against equating New Guinea natives with Kenyans noting distinct conditions. The writer recounts 1920s experiences living among coastal and mountain communities, detailing disease burdens such as malaria typhus and leprosy, harsh climates, constant pests, and subsistence life. It warns private enterprise threats and emphasizes rugged terrain, language barriers, and tribal divisions shaping native resilience.
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J. N. Strong
Australis
North
Kenya
New Guinea
Papua
Australia
Hilo
Ftiribe
Motuan
Pidgen
Mandated Territories
Forbes Rail Revenue October Record Summary
October revenue at Forbes rail shows total £12,798 12s 7d with inward goods 2080 tons and outward 839 tons. Livestock arrivals: 17 cattle and 60 sheep. outward stock: 41 wagons and 190 sheep packs. Exports include 77 tons meat, Garema wool, 13,446 bags of wheat, Wirrinya wool 333 bales. wheat from Ost Fears crop. Wheat harvest ahead. new season expected at the railway soon.
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Forbes Ws Agaisnt
Garema
Back Creek
Wirrinya
Forbes
Security loan of £20,000,000 announced by Arthur Fadden
The week launched security loan offers nine year bonds at four percent interest. Subscriptions are open for Commonwealth and state public works financing. Minimums are £10 for bonds and £100 for stock, with payment by instalments allowed. Closes December 13.
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Arthur Fadden
Wyangala Dam Rules and Tribal Tensions Described
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission outlines a policy for Wyangala Dam to keep water one foot below the spillway and allows the Electricity Commission to use water down to four feet below the spillway. The piece notes tribal rules and a later arrest by a patrol officer in Papua as part of broader colonial administration tensions.
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Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Wyangala Dam
Lachian Valley
Commission
The
Electricity Commission
Papua
Bendist
Olympic Pool Opens to Warm Weekend Crowd
The Olympic pool opened to the public on Saturday with cool water and a Sunday crowd turning out, about 750 visitors passing through the court. The Forbes Swimming Club ran refreshments and reported no complaints about the weekend’s results, while entrants praised the council for the swift opening.
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Cour Tati
Forbes Swimming Club
Wosk
McUre
From Our Point of View A Word To Mr Winsor
A letter criticizes the Railway Department for speeding express fruit and vegetable trains while neglecting Lachlan Valley development. It urges informing Mr Winsor about Lachlan potential, plans for year round vegetable supply, and rail cooperation to boost production and markets. It notes railway profits and contrasts city losses with country railways thriving when linked to regional growth.
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Australia
Lachlan
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