Forbes Heart of Lachlan Valley and Its Magnificent Growth
An expansive portrait of Forbes tracing its origins as a remote settler outpost by the Lachlan River to a thriving modern town. It highlights gold rushes, agriculture, wool, and fruit, strong water supply, parks, schools, an emerging airport, and a youthful, progressive character marching toward a magnificent future.
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Forbes
Lachlan Valley
Lachlan River
Lachlan
Commonwealth
Forbes Embraces Modern Architecture Growth at Two Good’s Corner
In Forbes a wave of progress transforms the old site known as Two Good’s Corner with the new Royal Hotel and a modern emporium by Arthur Hughes and Co. plus G. J. Coles Ltd. John Meagher and Co. Pty. Ltd. leads the drive as Forbes expands its sporting complex featuring a grandstand for nearly 3000, cycling track, turf wicket, and night lighting.
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John Meagher and Co. Ply, Ltd
Twogood's Corner
Forbes
John Meagher and Co. Pty. Ltd
Arthur Hughes and Co
G. J. Coles Ltd
Victoria
Forbes Crafts a Modern Face with Neon and Pools
The town of Forbes undergoes rapid change as verandah posts and shop fronts are modernized along Lachlan and Rankin streets. The Spooner Sports Oval and Olympic Pool receive major upgrades, with £5000 and £10,500 spent respectively. the pool features filtration, under-water lighting, floodlights, and adjacent children’s pool. The project, in King George V Memorial Park, includes new buildings, a swimming club meeting room, and storage, funded by £13,500.
Forbes Builds Drive Growth as Parkland Flourishes
Forbes Municipal Council issued 60 building permits in the year to June 30 1938 with expenditure of £40 075, up from 21 permits and £21 817 prior year. Massive park development includes Victoria Park with trees, gardens, fountain, fish pond, aviary and memorials as Forbes brands itself the modern shopping centre and granary of the west.
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Forbes Municipal Council
William Thomas
Alfred Stokes
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White House OF the West
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Forbes Post Office
Court Biren
Lake Forbes
Camp Bireet Bridge
Lachlan and
Rankin Streets
Spooner Sports Oval
Cricket Ground
King George V. Memorial Park
Atera
King George V
Victoria Park
South Circle
Forbes District Hospital
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!