Tragic death at Grenavy Woolshed prompts district notices
The district reports the death of Margaret Townsend, two, crushed by a rolling log at her father's Woolshed. Funeral held with many mourners. Local events include a Liberal gathering at Chil Mouke Hotel, a large social night at the School of Arts, and various community notices. Reports mention fishing, ore shipments, and local business updates amid unsettled weather and ongoing infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Townsend
Mesoner
Gagain
Robinson
A. Robinson
Owen Shine
Bkurhorpe
School of Arts
Trundle Hops Toilers Face Dry Spell and Growth Plans
The Trundle area foresees continued drought with crop and wool impacts. Local sheds like Sordia tue and Woodview finish wool sales. Mc Croft’s Trinitite Hotel rises as a major concrete structure with planned restrooms and new town facilities. Nearby development includes a large hall, Averret hall, and other erections, signaling town growth amid weather challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodview
Trundie
Janangat Uysal le Crogt
Wlacapres
Jennoh
Etedonne
Huleben
Milpans
Parkes
Goolagong Pram Our Gwa Cortwngindonty Show Report
Our first annual show held on Weilnestiay in December drew a healthy attendance with many visitors from Helghthoring towns. The weather was pleasant and crops and rags look promising for a good nutobat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weilnestiay
Ayr Iit
Niongyi
Neumon
Takape Dorie Dawes
Aid Patella
M'Wiltini
Kangaron
Sla
Lon
Coures
Parker Jockey Club plans November races amid talk of abandoning event
Report from Bogan Gate notes a Thursday meeting where Parker residents discussed the Jockey Club plan and possible abandonment. A committee will meet Saturday in Cooneton with the A and P Association to decide whether to proceed with races on November 1. Weather mixed. student exams praised. local pupils in Parkes performed well on the preparatory tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Parkes
V. Croft
Trundle
Croft
Dows
SW. Hucking
Mediya
Hincking
Mossie
Hal Fisher
Messrs
Bates
Ware
Fisher
Smeeltie
Jockey Club
Teg
Parker Jockey Club
Parker
Logan Gate Waves
Ronneeton
Weather notes hint at unsettled late summer pattern
The report describes variable conditions over the last three weeks with two windy days and bands of rain. It notes softer interior winds later and a tendency toward calmer spells around midweek, with forecasts expecting warmer days and cooler nights as autumn approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
October weather and crop prospects in the district
The piece discusses fears and hopes for harvest in October. It notes potential crop yields ranging from 20 to 40 bushels in a year of variable rainfall, with showers expected late in the month. It mentions marriage prosperity and wool prices influenced by rainfall and pastoral activity, predicting fair overall results despite early concerns.
Back Yamma Day at SWHiray Fair Brings Mixed Events
The Yanna Iiwol festival held at the comittee grounds featured a day of entertainment for visitors. Participants competed in multiple races and novelty events, with results announced for Married Ladies, Young Ladies, and Young Men divisions. Catering arrangements and local committees facilitated a lively, well attended gathering despite rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse
Ameer Pete Committee of
Tales Corn
Cameron Marriit
J. Dyoen
Coram
Ladlins
Rave
Alles
Mre
Baker
Anderson
Gilmore
Rae —Mlav
Rees
Mice My.tutre
Alenderson
Otlmore
Taylor
Mr Jake
Ales
Ate Wilf Atvos
Glimvore
Irene Denning
Fmel Nichols
Dytey Mier Riggs
Aa Ntssind
W. Dewshl
Lans Ind Fe Tram Nene
Boyd —Erle Assan
Sorman Pynsont
Arnie Nichols Laver
Bays— Vin
Mtis
Slam Muswell
Husry Pynont
Lower Motelon
Stay
Cora ‘Viv
Upp
Bays
Iwan Ali
Son
Prame Ferthibeme
Niche Aeferate Willan
Maes
Wihiga Aimson
Tack Aailes
Boot Taytor
Iris Race
Ilison
Myrtle Roos
Rens
Praise and dance mark Forbes Mousty building fund event
A winter gathering at Mr ML Bayly’s residence raised funds for the Forbes Mousty building fund. Attendees enjoyed a large turnout, supper, and dancing with music from Mex Burke and others. Hosts Mr and Mrs Dyle received thanks for a lavish, cordial evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tly Forbes Moustytory Building Fund
ML Bayly
Diyle
Tom Doyle
Mex Burke
Flee M'Phee
M'Mahon
Glennon
Baker
Forbes District School A Proud NSW Education Center
A Forbes district school visit highlights modern methods, growing enrollment, and ample facilities. The school’s 460 daily average attendance includes pupils from Parkes and nearby towns, with new classrooms, infant and kindergarten wings, and two well used tennis courts. Maps on rainfall and agricultural production, plus art displays, underline strong community support and a push for ongoing improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
J. J. Walsh
Maulus
Wri
Parkes
Borbes
Districy School
Hieretore
Parkes Snport
Nate Link
Air Watstr
Aolfin
Amedeus
Owke South Chpete
Plano
Amd
Schgo
K .Pinel
New South Wales
Mossra K. Waly
W. Prow
Fst
Mossra K. Finch
Taylor
Thin
Vouwenters
Claex
Sehiol Ranalat
Catphelt Cointrens
Milsw Kelly
Mranealutwoth
Mins Moffat
Mines Forster
Cbhone Taniatantey
Boomin
Childrem
Mies Mammeth
Studge
Anya
Sohent
Molster
MLA
Mise Moraw
Mins Bale Flock
Fred Baldock
Mim O'Brien
Donnelly
Alice Baldock
Forbes Diatrict School
A River Pig in the Whit Sunday Drayden Tale
A fragmented paste of dialect floodlit reminiscence from a Sunday river scene. It recalls flogging, horsemen, and Irish street life with Dan Murphy, Ken Boyd, and Miss Key, mixing crowd chatter, boot knocks, and a convivial riverside luncheon under an oak, all set near a ford and a canal by the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanahan
Lorses
Morrow
Martin's
Luchian Street
Ellowe
Dan Murphy
O'Goenin
Tan
Miss Key
Dan
Ford
Torseflodl
Atien
Bainey Wort
Sian Morrow
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Walkers Beer
Walker's
WalKer
Forbes and District
Forbes Brewery
O.B
Walker & CL
Orange
Bathurst
John W. Lees
Eugowra
G. A. Hosie
John W
LEES
Turner
Turner Bicycle
New South
Turner Brothers
Nur Nise Blues
Commonwealth
Lr Ue
Tyne
Welte
Turner Bros
Sydney
Ouy
Goolagong
Bogan Gate
Foum Our Gwa
Buhoon Konic
Rave Bex-Nuntfe
iPro
Corterpundency
Atne Parkes Winmore and Belles
Saturray
Wits
Ovange
Thuredayk
Thorn
Forbes District School
Morton
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