Electric light borrowing sparks council clash over poll
In a Friday night council meeting, aldermen debated a £20,000 electric lighting loan. Mayor Facey led a motion to appoint Edward Hobbs as broker and authorize a council seal, with a poll of ratepayers to follow if needed. Alderman Thomson pushed a rival motion demanding a ratepayer poll before proceeding, creating a sharp split and claims of unfair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Facey
Edward Hobbs
Orange
Hobbs
Auch Police
Thomson
Forbes
Andralong Makes History At Forbes Racing Scene
Racing notes describe Andralong's dramatic sale and seizure, Pine Park's Moorefield hurdle win at 4 to 1, and a looming Western District Trotting Association conference at Orange. Reports cover Moorefield, Grenfell races, jockeys Hill and Godfrey drawing in Sydney, and Caulfield Cup chatter about Eurythymis.
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Andralong
Andria
Pat Reidy
Warroo
Harry Bullock
Misa Clifford
Empire Hotel
Bullock
Harry
Mr. Reidy
Miss Clifford
Pine Park
Forbes Galloper
Moorefield
Orange
Jimmy Hill
Sid Godfrey
Sydney Stadium
Brisbane
Frank Thorn
Roy Hayward
Eurythymis
Caulfield
Easlly
Sir Rep
Frigate Bird
Fortrait
Thurlow
Tortoise
Arlmon
Wallace
Sue
Broom
Indermay
Galacre
Teremaran
Neeowee
Tich
Black Watch
Marcinelle
Fib
Jay Day
Pasadoon
Perseus
Carlton Mile
Pretty Baby
David
Prudent Field
Donnie
Forbes
Well Dressed
Grenfell
Sealed Lips
Ruby Rowe
Fine Park
Roy Striekland
Trundle
Parkes
Randwick
Forbes District
Sydney
W. James
Neal M'Kenna
Shirvington Kelly Trophies Rifle Shooting Reported
Rifle shooting for the Shirvington Kelly trophies continued at the local range on Saturday. Attendance was low due to bad weather, with scores listed for Reeuler Crippin Brownhill Miller Shirvington Dunford and others amid a sparse turnout.
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Hop
F. Crippin
G. Brownhill
A. Miller
Shirvington
Dunford
Council moves to preface certain notices on agenda
The council discusses prioritizing notices of motion received at the Council Chambers. Alderman Thomson moves that future notices of motion be the first business paper item, seconded by Alderman Austen and carried. Hobbs reports the Joan funds are now available at 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Austen
Hobbs
Joan
Cricket Revival In Forbes Forms Association
A Forbes meeting at the Hotel Australia led to forming the Forbes Cricket Association to field two to four teams in the district. R Burges elected secretary, with a select committee to interview players and progress the plan. A trophy was promised, and a request made to renovate the wicket.
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Forbes
Hotel Auatralia
W. Clarke
Forbes Cricket Assoration
Forbes Letrict
M' Gregor
Ton Green
A. Gaggin
Pherson
Entwilath
Real Teome
Liwan
Farmers and Graziers Co annual meeting in Sydney
The third annual meeting of The Farmers and Graziers Co-operative Gralt Insurance and Agency Co Ltd known as The Producers Own Company was held in Sydney on the 23rd. Nearly two hundred shareholders attended as directors reported profits nearly doubled and a 10 percent dividend plus £10,000 in bonuses were distributed. The year’s profit exceeded £26,000, a 43 percent return on capital, with about £51,000 already returned to shareholders and customers. About 8,000 shareholders and 10,000 clients are involved. Directors urged caution amid changing trading conditions and highlighted a banking venture and employee provident fund as satisfactory. Mr John Merry signaled further share purchase, prompting many to follow. A vote of thanks closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Grasiers' Co-operative Gralt, Insurance and Agency Co., Ltd
Sydney
Trath
Iast
Reort
Perry
Notes from Darkest Africa by Mr Shaw Strickland
Mr Shaw Strickland recounts his journey from Nairobi to a frontier outpost in British East Africa. He describes travel hardships, hill country, streams, and the dangers of hippo and hyena. He details game sightings including zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and monkeys, plus a simple clay-walled grass-roofed hut and a gramophone brought from Australia for nightly music.
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Shaw Strickland
British East Africa
Nairobi
Giigil
Here
Major White
Australia
Forbes Court Matters In Eugowra Morton Sheep Offences
The postponed Forbes Court case against Claude Morton of Eugowra was heard by Mr. Helm P.M. The charges included possessing sheep with over a quarter cropped, defacing a sheep earmark, using an unrecorded brand on four sheep, and stealing one sheep belonging to George Joliff. Evidence from Alexander Minter and others led to fines of £4 plus expenses for wilful cutting, £2 for using an unrecorded brand plus costs, and further penalties for theft as the case proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Morton
Eugowra
Helm
P.M
Forbes Court
George Joliff
Young
B.H
Putland
Morton
Anit
Costa
George Jolf Sonrs
Club Socials Dance Tuesday 14th Inst 1920
Invitations remind members of a dance on Tuesday the 14th of the current month year 1920 with dancing until midnight and note a Swastika Ball planned for September 20. The notice emphasizes social events hosted by the club and urges attendance.
Special Announcement From F Rath and Co Stock Sale
F Rath and Co announce a sale and invite the public to inspect their stock and the splendid values on offer.
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Dreker 1
Murphy
Hefere
Pronenl
Aveler
Aidermen Patterson
Alderman Hawking
Alderman Twogood
Hawkins
Austen Keane
Johnson
Watterson Twogood
Brskners
Patterson
Electric Veht
Alderman Facey
Alderman Thomson
Alderman Patterson
Corneil
Tam
Musketoon
Orthros
Cowra
Larilo
Little Rigger
Mossie Turner & Keane
Palent ‘Brambie
M. B. Newell
History of the World
Geddes
Austen & Pratley’s
Austen & Pratley
Kelly
Farmers & Graziers’ CO
Mesare
Walsh and Smith
People's Grocers
Rankin Street
W. Rath
Commons
Sateday
Lake Cowal
B. & B. Motors and Cycles
Buckland
C. O. Hucklond
Alf
T. Twint
M. Gunn
Rankip Street
Lee
Africa
Strickland
Forbes Court Matters
North Sea
Bulli
Perth
Swastika
Morrow
To-Morrow
Brambie
Camp Hill
Turner & Keane
M. B. Newall
Bor
Forbes District Hospital
Royal Hotel
Dave Dickson
Matt Lynch
George Wilkes
Redwind
Lady
Startle
Black Wilkes
W. J. Barton
Foley’s
Lachlan
Foley
A. Foley Lachlan
F. Rath & CO
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Calcutta
Mark
Reliance
Meagher
Hughes’ Gamner
Frank Kewin
Koapton's Pharmacy
Avvin's
MA. J. Pasode
Dentiet
George Street
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Knapton
Onemist
F. H
R. W. Coward
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