Verdict for plaintiff in Water Commission case
A Supreme Court jury returned a verdict for plaintiff N M McPhillamy of The Angle Warroc awarding £3619 for damages from irrigation bank cuts during the flood of 1960. The case, heard over four days, will have legal points argued before Justice McClemens in Sydney this week to determine final liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
N. M. McPhillamy
Warroc
Water Conservation & Irrigation Commission
Justice McClemens
Sydney
Constable
Hbs Heanor
Justice McClemens Ty Messrs
Shandwich Myers
Honor Wild
Jury to rule on damages in flood bank case
Court heard three key questions for jurors to determine whether the defendant acted negligently in cutting banks on March 29 1960 and whether such actions damaged the plaintiff. A fourth legal question was reserved.
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Wren
Messrs Shand and Myers
Mic- Clemens
Hibs Honor
Shand
Phantiff
Justices McClemens Ale
Byers
Myere
Long
Italec
Commission
Minton
Thia
Daumdee
Constable
New Lachlan Valley League Secretary Active in Field Work
Wr O G Mortenson, the new Lachlan Valley Development League secretary from Cowra, is busy organizing in the Northern Valley. He visited Forbes, then Condobolin, with new branches forming as the drive for fuller Lachlan Valley production gathers momentum.
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Lachlan Valley Development League
Wr O G. Mortenson
Cowra
Forbes
Condobolin
Forbey
Tne
Lachlan
League
Tnice
Forbes Council plans to ease Camp Street Bridge restrictions
The Forbes Council and Mall Roads Department discuss removing water flow restrictions at Camp Street Bridge to secure a tester schedule for the Forbes Mall on the Riverney run. Mr F J Gahill reports enquiries have been made and a fuller report will follow.
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Forbes Councils
Camp St. Bridge
Mall Roads Dept
Ariwanally
Hagaorn
Forers Council Tay
Forbes Mall
Riverney
Rnn
F J. Gahill
Mila
British Workmen Build Their Own Houses
A group of workers at two factories in Sheldon construct two storey houses on a plot at Loventry Lane. The project shows self help housing with forty two cottages in an advanced stage under new housing schemes.
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Sheldon
Wewee Hare
Fatal Week End Accident at Cowra Road Claim s Life
In a two-vehicle collision near Goolagong a Courier car driven by Johny Porch 35 lost his life. Porch, of Emerald Hill Forbes side, collided with a wool truck driven by Lawrence Downes of Forbes. Porch died from head injuries after being taken to Forbes District Hospital. An inquest to be held later this week.
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Johny Porch
Emerald Hill
Forbes
Goolagong
Ness
Wan
Mr. Porch
Ron McGrath
Lawrence Downes
Allan Field
Mr Porch
Pine Trees In The Park Account Of Public Farewell
Mr. K. Ford spoke at a public farewell last week noting two pines beside the cemetery in Victoria Park. He said they were planted by past public figures including Sir Henry Parkes as premier and J. B. Reymond. Ford cited informant Arthur Sum, former mayor and long‑time employee of Reymond and Gene at the South Forbes sawmills, adding a remark about the late John Fiet a former alderman and mayor higher up in the tree.
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Myers
W. M. Robinscm
Robinson
Shand
Spe
Bhand
Swarth
Demage Wis
K. Ford
Victoria Park
Sir Henry Parkes
J. B. Reymond
Arthur Sum
Gene
South Forbes
Ford
Lnte
John Fiet
Ambulance Committee Reports on Forbes District
The Forbes District Ambulance Committee reviews a year ending 20 June 1963 noting floods and fundraising challenges, a new ambulance chassis cost 11 5 and body 175, to be ready soon with advanced equipment. The Supt reports 4597 cases, 33 280 miles, fleet includes Plymouth and Ford models, and thanks are given to hospital and council partners.
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Forbes District Ambulance Committee
Forbes District
Salemnenta
LL&5
Austin
Forbes Medical
Forbes
Forbes District Ambulance
Generis
Pubaw
Wallwork
Plymouth
Cnanbrook
Ananelal
Ford Customs
Ford Va
F. B. Crouch
R. W. Brown
Rath
R Morris
R, Wohnberg
Jar
B White
J. Mayberry
W Crouch
Conchielon
Umi
Trainees In Road Accident Near Orange on Weekend
Five National Service trainees from Holdsworthy camp escaped serious harm after a car crash near Borenore eight miles from Orange. The vehicle skidded on loose gravel and hit a bridge, injuring all five. they were taken to Orange Base Hospital for treatment.
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Forces National Service
Holdsworthy
Robert Davia
Geall Acret
Robert Keller
Geoff Coley
Ray Davia
Orange
Borenore
Orange Base Hospital
Re Davis
Geoff Cales
Baturda
Geoff Acret
Obentee Hospital
India
Great Future For Lachlan Visit By Judge McClemens
Judge McClemens praises Lachlan for strengthening democracy and home life. Local officials express gratitude for his visit to Forbes and Lachlan Valley, noting the town hall and park impressiveness and the importance of civic cooperation for progress.
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Lachlan
McClemens
Hursday
Justice McClemens
Supreme Court
Forbes
Cownell
McChemens
Miyor
Ald
Bleb
Collect
Ciuieens
Ald. Harteher
Aldermin
Ald. Holloway
Australia
Abs
Noa
Ansue Cove
Frence
Flanders
McClermens Cartier
Francis Forbes
New South Wales
England
Henry the
Procession Plans For Ltindsay Approved With Modifications
An application to hold a 4 procession in the town at 17 pm was approved by Forbes Council subject to modifications to avoid clashes with other churches. The plan was submitted to permit the event and ensure it proceeds without interference.
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Forbes
Road Safety Lectures Influence Pupils and Pedestrians
A Supreme Court judge attended road safety lectures in Mims and the event affected local children. The program drew cyclists and pedestrians, with about seventeen hundred youths observed at the gathering.
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Supreme Court
Felestman
There Must Be Action On The Food Front
A confrontation between Sydney and Canberra stalls Lachlan Valley settlement aims. The Lachlan Valley League urges a practical closer settlement scheme with landowners, leases, and purchase options to boost food production amid government funding constraints.
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Lachlan Valley
Young
F. J. Quhill
Lande
Lachlan
Lengie
Cahill
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Vhy
Lachlan Central Executive
Lachlan Valley League
M&w
Australia
Ms.w
Landis
Landed Lachlan tract offers rich returns for one man farms
The article argues that 0 acres in Lachlan country could sustain 25 to 30 cows with rye and clover pastures. Butterfat payments at 3 10 per lb yield over £4 per cow annually, with potential profits from pigs, poultry, fruit, and vegetation. It urges closer settlement and calls on the Lachlan Valley League to press the cause against government inaction.
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Agra
Lachlan Valley League
Forbes Main Roads Grants Cut Down
Council hears main roads expenditure must be trimmed with a limit set at 1586 pounds. An official from the Divisional Engineer outlines the need to reduce sealing and travel for metal aggregate and to press for representations. A street stall license for BROC OShiryingtom nears expiry and a request to relocate the barrow toward Templar Street is considered.
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RK. Prendergast
Forbes Council
Lester
Malin Rowdy
Forbes
Broc
Oshiryingtom
Templar St
L Davin
Forbes Council Should Act to Develop Small Dairy Holdings
From Our Point of View argues the Premiers Department backs the Forbes Council to reinforce the food front. It urges using unused pastoral land in Forbes townlands for 50 acre blocks with state backed guarantees to secure bank credit, enabling productive smallholdings and regional value.
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Forbes Council
Atepa
Illawarra
Forbes
Lachlan Valley
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Hir. McPhillamy
Reilly
Gomminson Bank
Warroo
Mrr. Shand
WN. Robinson
Commission Bank
Thos
Debenham
Dewis Myers
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Camp Street
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