Record for Descendants Sets State Genealogy Benchmark
In a revert issue of the Advocate, Ganey Penaley of Forbes was noted for 2240 descendants, a state record. J Olsen of Arundal Street Forest Lodge reports great-grandmother Emma Kemp of Coonmmble left 283 descendants over four generations, once Australia’s record. Kemp, known as the Mother of the Central Weal, received a surprise party for her 88th birthday and was mother to 16 children.
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Advocate
Ganey Penaley
Forbes
J. Olsen
Arundal Street
Forest Lodge
Emma Kemp
Coonmmble
Australia
Kemp
Rainfall totals show widespread showers across districts
The forecast of scattered showers on Wednesday grew into heavier rain by Thursday morning across the Forbes district and surrounding zones. Totals varied from points near Bo pointa to Grenfell areas, with Condobolin and Wrens Winbur averaging about half an inch and districts like Goulagong reporting near 60 points.
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Weaion
Forbes
Bo Pointa
Wowliragong
Goulagong
Grenfell Road
Bogan Gate
Boedgerabong
Bandalong
Whrrinym
Drudgery
Condobolin
Wrens Winbur
Board Refuses Village Common Request at Caragabal
A P P Board hearing on Caragabal stock diversion rejects a proposal to set aside a village common west of the town. The Stock Inspector notes traffic and railway conflicts if stock move along the main highway, urging a southern diversion of the Wyalong Street route with Crown land options considered. The Forbes meeting supports diverting the stock route and seeks council and railway consent for a new minor street route.
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Caragabal Branch
The
Agricultural Bureau
Forbes P.P. Hoard
Arew
TSR
Carngaba
Marsden
Maraden
Grenfell
Caragabal Os
W. EB. Butler
Forbes
Oon
Wyalong Street
Curagabal
Weddin Shire
Railway Commissioners
Mother Paint
Landsiment
Bathurst Players Aim for Hansen Cup Victory
Inter town tennis at the Town Club on Sunday features Bathurst duo Boysie OConnell and a partner facing Laurie and Greg Cannon of Forbes for the Hansen Cup. The Cannons, defending champions, will duel with Bathurst rivals under Davis Cup style conditions as crowds expect a strong test.
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O'Connell
Bathurst
Laurie
Greg Cannon
Tomorrow's Cricket Camp Brainstorm Plays Weekend Lineup
Saturday fixtures list Jemalong versus Mecthoditta of South Circle Mar lits clash Forbes Juniors at Halpin's Banks Public Hervies meet Lachlan Juniors on turf Wickets start 140 pm Details include Methodista lineup and players from Forbes Lachlan Juniors and Beagrove names plus Sunday match against Grawlin Forbes Cricket Club with 1030 pm start Three omissions noted and official calls to attend Ground timing and rosters provided for multiple teams
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Jemalong
Mecthoditta
South Circle
Marlits
Forbes Juniors
Halpin's
Banks Public Hervies
Lachlan Juniors
Whitoh
Bpmiercow
Methodista
G. Low
H. Reed
Layley
F. Low
J. Hammond
J. Ridley
4. Davey
J. Clarke
KE. Black
A. Low
Rt. Woods
W. Carr
GB. Crippin
G. Newton
J. Huxley
L. Jones
PL Ryan
A. MacGuire
L. McGregor
L. Baker
N. Bown
BR. Hosier
R. Lloyd
J. Hampton
T. Judd
OG. Besgrove
A. Rath
FR Besgrove
L. Little
W. Turner
T. Little
N. Newnham
W. Rousell
H. Besgrove
Judd
G. McGinty
Lachlan
Bt. Laurence's
Halpin’s
RR. Beagrove
M. Beagrove
J. Willis
B. Garlick
D. Heffernan
L Watson
J. Rath
Forbes Cricket Club
Forbes Wom
A. Gaggin Kapt
J. Howe
ER. Cassell
A. Barnabury
W. Smilth
Ww. Lambert
J. Girdham
T. Gibson
FR. Berton
C. Poudison
BR Milcott
Dickinson
HK. Gardwell
J. Shirvington
Rural Workers Wanted as Labor Bureau Opens
Mr HL of Ebibott Milo notes farmers can meet labor needs by consulting the Lowd Labor Bureau now run by police. The agency registers men for relief work and all labor classes. Many farm hands and unemployed men are unaware of this resource.
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HL OF. Ebibott
Mila
Lowd Labor Bureau
Police
Animated Market At Sydney Wool Sales Report
The market opened with an active sale at Goldabrough Mart with a full clearance of 7115 bales since last sale and 6675 bales offered at auction on Wednesday. Values rose compared with September 20, about 1 to 2 percent higher, with Francs as chief operator and strong backing from Germany Belgium and Japan. Purchases included Radford Ltd Mulgawarrina Station Nyngan W H Staniforth Condobelia and others. Refund of travelling mock charges for untravelled portions approved at Forbes Board meeting. Leased reconsideration of G1 10 previously refused to stand over till next meeting.
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Goldabrough Mart
Francs
Germany
Belgium
Japan
A. HE. Baker
Radford, Ltd
Mulgawarrina
Nyngan
W. H. Staniforth
Condobelia
Turnbull
Brewarrina
Mia A.M. Hamilton
Gulargambone
Batate Jowett
Trangia
Forbes PP. Board
J. W. Betta
Condebolin
A G. Wheatley
Mulgutherie
Hannigan
G. Limbers
District Conditions Report on Crop and Livestock Drought
At Forbes meeting District Inspector Jones warned crops were poor due to September rainfall, with paddocks dry and pastures failing. Some stock reserves were low, grass unlikely to recover, grasshoppers noted but not yet causing heavy damage. actions urged include sheep dipping and pest control. Fence and road concerns were addressed with property owner notices and cost-sharing plans.
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Jones
Yeaterday
Forbes PP. Board
Sean
James
Tse
J Gly
Grenfell Road
Ouk- Niret
Forbes Sessions Calendar Lists No Criminal Coven
At Forbes, Quarter Sessions set for October 19 has no criminal coven listed. Jurors summoned to attend are not required to appear. The District Court case list is heavy, but the sitting will not be protracted.
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Forbes
Jurem
Son seeks share of dead father estate in equity court
John Morrison, an invalid pensioner from Felmore, told Equity Court his father James Morrison left £507 estate to strangers upon death. He claims 4056 pounds in wages for 45 years of farm labor, saying he never received wages or asked for pay, citing his father's harshness. Daughters Maury James Head and Lola Bend also seek maintenance under the Testator Family Maintenance Act. The judge ordered assets sold and distributions to applicants, with 2800 pounds to be invested for income to be paid out.
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Qay Freehairn
Ruby Wilcox
Une Molloy
Hherelf
Annie Sehenidt
Phil Charmont
Brolley
Una
Grace Monger
Movin
John Morrison
Felmore
Equity Court
Morrison
Jess
Wiecourt
Maury James Head
Lola Bend
Testatore
James Morrison
Cowra
Wand diMcwlt
State Cabinet Readable Expected Reshuffle Details
The reshuffle of the State Cabinet, expected to be announced soon by Premier Mr Stevens, would include current ministers in the Legislative Council. It is understood that Minister for Labor and Industry Mr Mair may be promoted to Treasurer, with Mr HM Hawkins moving from Social Services to Labor and Industry, and Assistant Minister Mr A Richardson of Ashfield likely to become Minister for Social Services.
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Bane
Bribbares
A. J. McNickle
Lie Boullis
Mrs Byrne
Dickson Te
Miss Charmon
Stevena
Legislative Council
Ttia
Labor and Industry
Mair
Mir
HM. Hawkins
Hawkins
A. Richardson
Ashfield
Slaying Charge In Orange Courthouse Case
John George Wright, Orange carrier, faced a feloniously slaying charge in Orange Quarter Sessions for the July 11 1958 murder of Edward Burnside Kennedy bookmaker. Judge Mc Ghie presided with counsel Mr T A Whiteley. Jury returned a not guilty verdict and Wright was discharged.
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McGhie
John George Wright
Edward Burnside Kennedy
TA. Whiteley
Wright
Cudal J C Meet Draws Very Light Attendance
The spring Cudal J C meeting on Wednesday drew one of the lightest turnouts in western districts with attendance barely more than the total starters. Race results note Cenene, Sir Wyrral and EY Florin among place getters in maiden and sprint events, with short fields and close finishes.
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Cudal J.C
Ie West
Horver
Flesulus
Cenene
Dohmacn
Prince Yamba
Hettrick
Sir Wyrral
R. Collis
EY Florin Alw
JL. Johnson
BE Florin
CL Gahill
Miss Klaora
McGlynn
Jengtha
Tiove
Household Return From Daroobalgie Visit
Mrs M Morisons of Daroobalgie spent five months with the Messrs Morisons and returned home to Cowra this week.
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Mra. M
Eeir Beerr
Messrs. Morrisons
Daroobalgie
Cowra
Embezzling Clerk Pleads Guilty at Orange Sessions
Leonard Arthur Kidd, 34, former Union Bank of Australia clerk at Orange, faced four charges totaling £823/2 including embezzlement and theft. He pleaded guilty as Judge McGbie noted intent to compensate from an expected £1000 from his father's will. The court sentenced him to two years with potential nine months reduced if £500 restitution is paid.
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Leonard Arthur Kidd
Union Bank of Australia Ltd
Orange Branch
Forbes
McGbie
Kidd
Whiteley
Grinsted Cup Draw Sets Oani Shed Matchups
Tournament draw lists Matehey against Oani Shed at present held by Gowlir gone with follow ups in November and December. Grenfell Juniors face Cirenfell and Bedgerabony, with Canowindra and Warraderry also on the schedule. Forbes teams are noted as following the listed fixtures.
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Matehey
Gowlir
Cirenfell Warataly
Wi-Grenfell Juniors
S—Bedgerabonyho
Canowindra
Cirenfell
Warraderry
Red Creek
Forbes
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P.P. Board
Caragabal
Caragubal Agricultural Bureau
Pratt
Alma
Lyons
Alma Dawes
Gay Preebairn
Screen Entertainment
AL. Jones
Caragabal Ladies’ Bureau
Pereira
Weddin
June Matthews
Beverley Burness
Wes & Neces Merece
Wee
Miss Byrne
Alma Duviva
A. B. Jones
Alf Jones
London
Cannon Brothers
Grange
I Fein
Canabolas O'Connnell
Laurie Cannnon
Lane
Greg Poe
Sydney
P.c
Ghabshoppers
Asch
Comboslovakis
Man
Orange Man
Cudal
Ageres
Manemng
Confidentiad
Tims
Roy Barton
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