I Had to Let Him Go And He Drowned
A coroner reconvened into the death of Boraldun MacMiail aged seven at the Lathan River on September 12. Eyewitness Tent Vanther Wright testified about a rabbit catching incident and the river path, describing the drowning sequence and failed rescue attempts. The Coroner Mr H H Ford returned no verdict of accidental death by drowning, praising the two boys for their care and courage during the event.
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Don
Alow
Boraldun
MacMiail
Lathan
HE Pord
Tent Vanther Wrieht
Rabbibin
Allin Edward Wingt
Arad
Rave
Tou
Laven
Dorwold
Iblo
Walker
MieDkuralel Ji Lair
Dewes
Uleo
Delohery
Buddy
Flere
HH BK Ford
Laren
Town Hall Painting Progress Slowed by Renovation Plans
Town council discussed ongoing painting work at the Town Hall and the main entrance renovation. Contractors Mears Ro Hui & Cu quoted four weeks for the job while delays prompted reconsideration of the scope and schedule at Forbes Municipal Council meeting.
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Wat
Rey Forbes Municipal
Ferior
Mears Ro Hui & Cu
Forbes Streets Sealed With Bitumen Bid Accepted
J Chepterfield Construction Ltd awarded contract to seal Forbes Streets with bitumen in Forbes Count. Tender details show firm chosen for road works with cost per ten and engineer's approval noted. Work to begin under the county authority with expected completion timeline.
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Forbes
Tia
J. Chepterfield Construinne
Qayisieiyye
Wyangala level report shows Bhim held at water area
Water level at Wyangala dam area remains uncertain as Bhim held site conditions and rainfall impact are reported for September. Limited readable text notes a possible assessment of storage status and surrounding area.
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Wyangala Bhim
Central Western School Sports Meet Scheduled This Fall
The Central Western District Schools announce their annual athletic meeting on Thursday and Friday September 29 and 30. The event features student competitions across multiple sports, with venues, entries, and schedules to be posted.
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Central Westen
Thunday
Cookery Classes At Tech For Sixteen Week Course
A course on cookery starts at Forbes Technions College on September 28. Enrollment details and fees are provided for interested persons. A certification will be awarded after completion, with an optional examination and public service board approval.
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Forbes Tevhnions College
Weekend drunks arrested in Farben court
An elderly man and a woman faced charges after a weekend drunkenness incident. Thomas Feeney aged 70 pleaded guilty at Farben Police Court with Mr BG Woode JP presiding. Agnes Frost aged 170 had her recognisance of 10 withdrawn.
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Farben
England's villages endure amid new industrial centres
Fragment from a London piece notes industrial centres rising beside English villages. Despite changes in nearby economies, village life remains quiet and steadfast, with Reginald Kirby reflecting on transformation and continuity.
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London
England
Reginald Kirby
Gas price rise feared for Forbes amid extension project
A local report outlines potential gas price increases tied to a municipal project delaying repairs. The article notes a town meeting, engineering assessments by Mr Daree, and ongoing bids for new meters and infrastructure work, with several street repairs planned and a controversial funding decision underway.
Land price peak set for district auction
The Purvien Girmgiers Cooperative Grain and Agency Co Ltd property near Purlice fetched a top price per acre after a large turnout of buyers. Purchaser Sir BE We Euplee of Forbes secured the bid at the record level, underscoring strong demand in the district.
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Purvien “ Girmgiers’ Co-operative Grain
Deu 008 and Agency Co., Ltd
Purlice & Very
Ucrea
Dion
Australia
Sydney
James Bf
Sloan
Goder
Euplee
Forbes
Kempsey Appeal Fund Now £15 Million
The Kempsey area reports severe flood damage and a shortfall in fodder for stock. Town Clerk Forbes and Shire Clerk Copeland outline expected wagon loads and stock feed donations to aid relief, with trucks to transport fodder and volunteers urged to assist.
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Kempsey Appeal Fund
Kempsey
Mtr
Forbes
F. M
Jematong
Poclilier
Sarving Stork
Copland
Yeaterday
Lesery
Argus
Cointmilien
Death of Edward John Grinsted in Crombie Hospital
Edward John Grinsted of Forbes died in Crombie Hospital after three weeks admission. A longtime resident of Forbes district he ran a newsagency for much of his life. Further details to appear in next issue of the Advertiser.
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Edward John Grinsted
Forbes
Crombie Hospital
Ape
Mr. Grinsted
Lamb With Six Feet At Cowra
A rare lamb born on Mr B C Wibberson’s Glen Eeho Barrerenie property at Cowra shows an abnormal six feet with front legs and fetlocks joined, while the rest of the body is well formed. The owner notes the lamb is a corriedaw cross and may be exhibited or auctioned, with local observers describing the deformity and potential display value.
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Footed Lamb
B.C. Wibberson
Glen Eeho Barrerenie
Mr. Hibberson
Paco
Virbes
Mr and Mery
A. Heoboeite
Rich
Arti Oo
Chelan
Early Morning Faces Reveal Hidden Youth in Sleep
A reflective passage contrasts waking adulthood with a sleeping man’s unguarded, childlike innocence. The author notes morning calm erasing wariness, revealing the boy behind the man as a symbol of ongoing inner journey.
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John Cannell
Damage to Motor Car on Lachlan Street
A motor lorry owned by Brecerike Hon steomd struck a car on Lachlan Street Saturday afternoon. The collision damaged the right front mudboard and caused a belly buckle. No further details on injuries or passengers are provided.
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Ameter
Lachlan Street
Saturdas
Brecerike Honsteomd
Lewis Walter Hotter
Iren Bridge
Dios
Gabel
Bnei, Dainge Wa
Sirgeant Nine
Mallee
Dust Nuisance From Flour Mill Council Meeting
A Thursday night council session discussed dust nuisance from a flour mill. Local officials and residents debated remedial actions as workers and attendees questioned exposure and safety measures amid unclear details.
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Dlp
Traianer
Ter Goerml
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