Public farewell to man injured in Forbes car smash
Popular rugby star Lloyd Fillet was injured when a lorry rear ended a vehicle on the Cowra road near Forbes. He was taken to Forbes District Hospital with probable ankle fracture and chest injuries as the town salutes the long service of Mr Dempsey as town clerk. The gathering featured speeches praising his decades of service and the community’s gratitude.
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Mrs. Dempsey
Lioyd Fillell
Fortes District Hospital
Forbes
Denmpae
Durine
Dempeey
King George Vo Memorial Park
Teo
Loree
Cowra
Copeland
Gunn
Tobacco Factory Strikes Threaten Wages, Forbes
Two strikes at the Tobacco Factory in Daroobalgie and Forbes threaten to halt payments of nearly 2550 in wages and disrupt production as workers push for settlements before the week ends.
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Forbes
High Bread Price Forecasts and Government Actions
A fragmented report outlines expected bread price rises in December after a rise in home wheat costs since December 4. Government measures focus on emergency energy and wheat controls. officials warn volumes of supply may tighten. Local figures praise a prominent public figure while discussing town governance and staff appointments amid economic pressure.
Butter Factory for Quick Freeze Company Sale Approved
A large gathering of over thirty Macquaria Valley Cooperative Dairy Society Ltd shareholders met in Wellington Agricultural Hall last Wednesday morning and unanimously approved selling the butter factory to Red Maid Quick Freeze Foods Ltd for 10 0M1. The sale price remains subject to all expenses including commissions legal and liquidation fees borne by the emitting commission. The company plans to purchase milk from local producers and to view the proposed build for processing quick foods within a stated period.
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Macquaria Valley Cooperative Dairy Society Ltd
Wellington
Resds Maid
Qalek Fresen Food: Ltd
Cammiguiinay
Poon
Pre- Vieunwy Bowrht
P.P. Board Election Returns Director Shannon Wins
Mir 0 Shannan of Happy Valley has been returned as director of Forbes P P Board. An election was held for 0 Division Friday to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of M C Fowler of Coolanong who has left the district. Voting results: Shannon D 3194, Wythe D 0 informal. Mr Shannon will take his seat at the meeting on Monday November 5.
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G. Sewell
Oathough
Les Davis
Dempsey
A Walkers
W OW Robertson
Tempory
Cornelle Weaquesi
Hoaedler
Greta
Nir
Jabe
Lion
Uhebr
Aki A. Holloway
Dempeey
Shannan
Happy Valley
Forbes P.P. Board
M. C. Fowler
Coolanong
Shannon
Farriers Prefer Shearers Wages in Labor Shortage
Farriers turn down £20 two day work as they can earn more shearing sheep. Narramine Racing Club offered to pay travel for two men from Wellington and guaranteed steady business, but found none willing to shoe horses for a two day meet. Fortiers in the area are paid £19. the club secretary Mr T Ry ingstad noted no joiners. A rival club failed to secure farriers as well, losing a race due to a lack of hoof care professionals.
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Narramine
Wellington
Ita
Fortiers
T. Ryingstad
Crop competition entries close October at RAS event
Selick for the RAS field wheat contest announces entry deadline in late October. The lowal division will close on October 27 with top three placers earning certificates. winner to receive a framed certificate. Judging emphasizes apparent yield authenticity purity weed freedom and soil fertility measures with potential extra points for erosion control.
Local Hospital Patients And Birth Notices In Forbes
Local Forbes pages list Mater Hospital patients Mary Walsh and others from Our Lady's Convent and surrounding homes, with several transfers from Bathurst district hospital. Crombie Hospital patients include Alan Bassett and Fred Newell, with multiple discharges planned today. Births at the Mater Hospital noted for a son and two daughters to local families. broader remarks include a quotation from Dr Ralph Bunche about freedom and state limits.
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Mater Hospital
Latte Mary Walsh
BCN
Bernie” Lyngan
Our Lady's Convent
Mary
Alec
Mater Arg
F. Pensley
Johnnson Street
Bathorse District Hospital
Patrick Dwyer
Pleasant View
Michel Molloy
Forrest Lodge
Dr. Service
Farrand St. Forbes
Crombie Hospital
Alan Bassett
Ever Green
Fred Newell
Lazy Farmers and Soldier Settlers Draw Minister Renshaw
Minister J B Renshaw urged Inveriata listeners that lazy farmers must roam for the industrious, warning soldier settlers who neglect land improvement could lose holdings. He claimed most soldier settlers would meet responsibilities, while urging action to boost productivity.
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Sydney
J. B. Renshaw
Inveriata
Renshaw
Weirs Help Floods On Lachlan Today
Analysis argues flood control should target Lachlan catchment sources from Jemalong to Condobilin. It critiques Jemalong Weir and Bedgerabong impacts, notes limited effect of permanent weirs, and weighs removal of trees and rock bars. Proposes focusing on Wyangala Dam height, catchment belts, and new channels to reduce reliance on local structures.
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Moodie
Wyangala
Flood mitigation talks along the Lachlan river
At a Forres branch meeting of the F and F Association plans to mitigate floods along the Lachlan River were discussed. Delegates were proposed to attend a future Forbes mayor led gathering to weigh pros and cons, with Mossra Bray H J Gibson and W McPhillamy chosen to represent the group. others weighed the impact of water supply during droughts and flood control.
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Laghlan
Forres
F. and F. Association
A. ES. Clarke
Forbes
Ald
Bray
Mossra. Bray
H. J. Gibson
Wf. McPhillamy
Philiamy
Aineas
Jack Cannon
Guinor Goodings
Gold Centenary at Hill End celebrates 100 years of gold finds
At Hill End Mill End field, a week of events marks the 100th anniversary of the Beyers Holtermann gold strike. Highlights include a gold washing contest a polo match between Mudgee teams a drill exhibition and concerts while recalling the Beyers and Holtermann nugget and the 690 pound gold specimen.
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Mill End
Poldfielda
Mudgee
Hull End
Beyers
Holtermann
Aioe
Jane
Guld
Editorials on Australian worker effort and national will
An editorial voice criticizes attitudes toward workers and productivity in Australia. It argues that non workers facing physical ability should be penalized, condemns rhetoric from politicians and party leaders, and urges a stronger national resolve to avoid a deteriorating economy and social discontent. The piece laments perceived non productive living and urges action to restore worker dignity and national progress.
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Australia
Caily
Liberaami
National Front
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