Forbes delegates report on Central Tablelands water scheme
Forbes representatives Ald. Ford Ald. Flannery and Mr Dempsey returned from the Orange meeting of LG conference with a report on the Central Tablelands water supply plan. The scheme originally cost 2/ per capita but was cut to 18d. Forbes seeks compensation for lost electricity revenue due to pumping changes, while a new transmission link and coordinated plant aims to protect revenue. The committee asks for ministerial approval to proceed with a broad scheme serving multiple towns.
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Orange
L.G
Central Tablelands
Forbes
Ald. Ford
Ald. Flannery
DB. P. Dempsey
Tablelands
Forbes Council
Byndhurst
Wisegoola
Boren Weedin
Geebang
Lachlanshires
Grenfell
Hom
Te Wiberemembereel Luntag
McCahon
Electricity Division
Department of Worms and Loot
Lie Forbes
Parke
Parkes
Forbes and Parkes Council
Lin
Ube
Lyndhurst
Waugoola
Boree
Weedin
Goobang
Lachlan
Forbes and Grenfell
Mth
Spooner
Mila
Millthorpe
Blayney
Ourcoar
Manduramsa
Somers
Woodstock
Bugowra
Grentfell
Goolagong
Albert
Tottan~ham
Canowindra
Bogan Gate
Trundie
Tullamore
Ounowindis
Goodagont
Howme
Department
Ce of Works
Ita
Immunisation Campaign Against Diphtheria Report
A council meeting discussed a public health circular from the Department of Public Health about diphtheria vaccination. The board noted past efforts in 1945 with 1, children treated, and planned further drive early next year, with local medics consulted and cases noted.
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Ue Speciot Nepmart Bey
Regs Bey
Amigal
Counel
Ue Departenene
Courel Comurt
Press
Board of Heart
Porbes
Show Society Committee Meeting Review of Finances and Arrangements
At a Saturday meeting of the Show Society Committee with Mir H W Griffin presiding, 11 members discussed several motions. A Lands Department communication noted the need to arrange for adjoining holders before purchasing land between the showground and racecourse. The Forbes Jockey Club received no reply. The Committee decided to object to nothing from the council while considering a 600 deposit for six months. The annual general meeting was set for December 17 at 8 pm to shift the financial year to October 31. Agistment rights were leased to A P Schwartz at £10 per year, with the previous offer at £8. The supervisor’s quarters matter was deferred to the president to pursue with the insurer.
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Porbes Po A HS Association
Mir H.W. Griffin
Lands Department
Weiter
Forbes Jockey Club
Phillips
Messrs. Speck and
Bechwartz
Depwait
Tt Wan
A. P. Schwarts
Unemployed Youth Plan Public Meeting in NSW
The chairman announced a meeting for unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 in New South Wales. The Mayor urged all interested residents to attend and discuss opportunities and support measures.
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New South Wales
Main Roads Programme for Forbes 1939 Presented
At the Forbes municipality council meeting, engineer Mr Stephens outlined the 1939 main and trunk roads maintenance and improvement programme for council approval. The plan covers resurfacing Bagunt Gale Hood street, Cowra Road between Iron Bridge and Sire Boundary, with estimated costs and council contributions to the total program.
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Stephens
Parrand Street
Iron Bridge
Sire Boundary
Supposed death by own action at Parkes
Report says George Henry Petty aged 30 was found outside his Webb Street hut with a bullet wound and a rifle nearby. He died at hospital shortly after discovery. Police believe firearm self-inflicted. details unclear due to damaged text.
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Parkes
George Henry Petty
Webb Street
Decenacd
Bil
Notable 20th Century-Fox Young Actress Features Marjorie Weaver
Marjorie Weaver leads a proposed 20th Century-Fox feature with George Murphy alongside a cast including John Barrymore Joan Davis Jock Finley George Barbier Ruth Terry Donald Johnny Downs and Elaine Barrie.
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20Th Century-Fox
Marjorie Weaver
George Murphy
Eeene Be
John Barrymore
Joan Davis
Jock Finley
George Barbier
Ruth Terry
Donald Johnny Downs
Elaine Barrie
Swimmers Show Improvement In Sunday Club Events
Sunday's pool meet saw seniors and juniors sprinting in 60 metre handicaps. Jack Webb won the seniors final in 36.81 seconds, while Bob McLennan led the juniors home in 42 seconds. Grima haw impressed in his first senior swims, Albert Jolie won the seniors heat in 37.10 seconds, Alma Bowler placed second, and Max Hall led the juniors with Gordon Ford third.
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Jack Webb
Bob McLennan
Albert Jolie
Alma Bowler
B Stein
Harold Griggs
Fatal crash at theater crowd in Rose Bay claims teen life
A motorcycle struck a crowd outside She Eiing's Theatre Ole South Head Rose Bay on Saturday night. A 15 year old girl Evelyn Prances Smith of Dowper Street Waverley died from injuries and three others were injured.
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She Eiing
Ole South Head
Rose Bay
Evelyn Prances Smith
Dowper Street
Waverley
The Council And The Press Aldermanic
A historical account describes aldermen and press access to committee meetings, noting open doors and finance night practices. It recalls ex-Alderman A J Meagher pushing for scrutiny of council expenditures and hints at closed-door discussions behind the scenes.
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A. J. Meagher
Youdern
Gounell
Parkes Boy Killed While Crossing Railway Tracks
Word came to Parkes over the week end that Hex Royal, 12, son of Mr Hoy Peters a Parkes railway employee, was killed Saturday at Come while visiting. He tried to cross the railway line between platforms and, seeing a train, attempted to retreat but was struck by another oncoming train, dying from his injuries.
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Parkes
Hex Royal
Hoy Peters
Come
Murder at Cobar boarding house shocks town
A miner is charged with murder after a man was killed with a large carving knife during an altercation at a boarding house in Cobar on a Saturday night. The victim collapsed on the footpath and died soon after. The accused appeared at Cobar police court the next morning for remand.
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Cobar
Gawald
Win Om Wulamgt
Aleneet
Pouse
Triin
Ted
Poller Suiles
Robert Evan Wit Hameon
Che
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Toth
Bey Gate
G. H. Petty
FOI Wix Century-Fox
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Be Toot
Cindkay Grimahaw
Jick Webb
Grimaiaw
Hrnieh Lotre
Lemdum
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Counell
Lm Committee
Opel Couneliefe
Fiat
Chen
Ane
Tales Coe
Lhey
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My Levy
Fourth Estate
Tongere
Wieborough
Ieat
Open Council
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Talsee
Bults Council
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