Forster Notes on a Local Leader and Community Affairs
Long obituary for William Breckenridge of Forster who died February 7 at his home. The article recalls his life, family, and work transporting cream by launch along Wallamba River before local industry changed. It also covers governance notes from the Forster School of Arts committee meeting, ferry subsidy debates, and new officers of the Forster Progressive Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leos Worne
William Breckenridge
Forster
J. W. Breckenridge
Wal- Jamba
Wallamha
Dyer'a Crossing
Tuncerry
Forster Cemetery
Forster Ferry Service Discussed At Progress Meet
At the Forster Progress Association monthly gathering on a Tuesday night in February the ferry service was debated with focus on the vehicular aspect. The ferryman received praise for his management of the new service after sixteen months, and there was talk of subsidizing a Doctor’s car ferry between Tuncurry and Forster with government aid, aiming for a free ride to all next summer with a dime reduction to the fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vialtora
Affaira
Verona
Forster
J. McBirtile
Miles
Tonecurry
Tancurry
Tooley
Prasenger
Mathinn
Tocol
Watson
Brumussen
Wil Neread
Forster Progress Association
Thixteen
G. Belton
Tuncurry
Perkins
Solicitor L O Martin Offers Thursday Consultations
L O Martin solicitor may be consulted at his Wingham office on Farquhar Street every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock. Trust funds to lend on approved securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Martin
Wingham
Farquhar Street
John J. Hooke
Victoria Street
Taree
J M. Booke
Bia
Farquhar
Hawkins Roach Solicitors Next Door To Mart Garage Taree
R. S Hawkins and Roach solicitors advertise offices beside Mart's Garage Wirgham and at Victoria Street Taree open 9 am to 6 pm daily consult NABLAC every alternate Friday and Kramba ma every alternate Wednesday trust funds to lend on approved security
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MART
Wirgham
Victoria Street
Taree
Nablac
Krambama
General Banking and Savings Bank Opens Accounts
The General Banking Department offers checking accounts, interest bearing drafts, and international transactions. The Savings Department provides savings accounts, interest earnings, the money box, and banking facilities. Both departments operate in all 87 branches and at most post offices nationwide. Open an account now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse Lopostta
Savings
Moana
Australia
Savings Bank
Cemetery road opening urged by urban committee
Mr J McBride urged removal of obstructions on Cemetery road to enable traffic to the cemetery. The president noted stumps removed by Josiah Miles for safe access and the motion to open the road was carried. Mr H Miles pressed for a Pound Yard at Forster to curb stray stock and asked the Secretary to follow up with the Shire Council for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perking
Urluo
Mr. Watson
Messrs
H. Mathias
J. McBride
Mevars, Perkins and Tooley
Noctor
Progress Association
Belton
Im ‘Nturé
Bunewahl
Piner
Cemetery Road
Inne
Josiah Miles
Bolton
H. Milea
Forster
McBride
Pampoolah New School Building Official Correspondence
The Department of Education informs Hon J J Fitzgerald M L A that the tender by H E Milligan of Taree has been accepted for Pampoolah’s new school building and that local beach will replace the previously specified Oregon for the project. Also Bow Hill Wing ham parents request conveyance for Wingham Public School children. the Education Minister cannot alter current arrangements due to budget limits for the year. Printed by F A Fits tek tor at Bent Street Wing ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Theo. H. Hill
Department of Education
Bow Hill
Wingham
Also Mentioned on This Page
School OF Arts
Forster Schod of Arts
Measra
F. Williams
A. Ehlefeidt
Jer
W. Poppenhagen
H. Haden
Chief Secretary
Mqnor
A.C. Thompson
Thompauh
Bin
Marsden
J. Miles
Mathias
Williams
Kinnear
Pune
Ehrefeldt
Liliah Thompson
Minas Irene McBride
Forster Progreas Association
Forster School of Arts
Mesara
G. L. Perkins
F Williams
W. Thompson
Thomas McBride
James Mefride
Ho Metntoah
HW. Mathing
H. Miles
J. Unierwool
G. L. Belton
Rasmussen W. Poppenhagen
H. V. Tooley
Jas. Underwood
Thenmae McPride
A. Mathian
H Mathian
W. Popeshagen
F. Willems
Poppenhagen
Mr. Poppenhagen
Noreed
Ast
R. $. Hawkins & Roach
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Australian Hotel
Edward McElwain
Isabella Street
A. W. Palmer
Solteluw
Citroen
Jrwett
PAIGE
H. J. Raggart
J. R. Stone
Phone 158
Excelsior
Moffat-Virtue
P. W. Russell and Co
Newcastle
Republic
Alford
Reo
United Tractor
United States
Goodrich
Goodyear
C.V.A
Foster
Charles H. Blenkin
E. McQ
Hill
Edendale
Gent Street
Bank OF N.8
Church OF England
TEL
Wingham 106
Beth
Cassimaty
P. B. Manure
Paton Burns & CO
King Street
Sydney
Wingham Motor Garage
A. W- Smart
ARIEL
RILEY
Douglas
Waratah
Henderson
BIG X
Hearne
W.G. Hearne & Co. Ltd
Geelong
Victoria
New South Wales
Bond Street
F. A. Fitstek Tor
Aspany
Bent Street
Winghag
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