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Question of the Week

November 17, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

What did you think of the world premiere of The Legend of Ben Hall?

Peter, Ruby, Matilda, Katie and Georgina Stitt: It was great to see all the actors here. We loved the film. The scenery was very familiar. Our friend now lives in the old police house, where Ben Hall’s body was laid out.

James and Georgia Butt: We own the property where Ben Hall was shot by the police. It was a good movie – it compares well with the book.

Geoff Field, Virginia Mather (nee Hall) and Glenda Stace: Geoff: It was excellent. Virginia: I am a great granddaughter of Ben Hall’s elder brother. It was an excellent portrayal of the story. Glenda: My great grandmother was Ben Hall’s sister. The movie was really, really well done.

Our Gal – Stevie Morrison

November 17, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Stevie Morrison

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? For 23 years. I have always considered Forbes home even when I was at boarding school in Sydney and at university on the Gold Coast.

Where do you work? HE Silos Forbes.

What do you enjoy the most about your work? I enjoy working with everyone on the HE Silos Team but in particular working alongside my dad, Steven, mum, Jenny, and brother Josh every day.

How do you start your day? I wish I could start it with a cocktail in each hand on a beach, however in real life you will find me at the gym with my boyfriend sweating it out.

How do you like your coffee? Depending on my mood but The Brew makes a mean double shot skim latte.

What makes your day? Knowing that I have the ability and the opportunity to work in an industry that manufactures an exceptional product. We build from scratch in the local community with local people, supplying local farmers and other industries, and adding to the local economy. It’s really satisfying!

Where would you like to go on your dream holiday? My dream holiday would be going to Tahiti; it just looks absolutely stunning.

Clearing Sale

November 11, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Our Bloke – David Fitzgerald

November 10, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

David Fitzgerald

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? 12 years

Where do you work? CEO of Forbes Services Memorial Club (FSMC) for 12 years.

What do you enjoy the most about your work? Being part of a community orientated club that assists so many local community and sporting organisations in Forbes.

How do you start your day? Hit the ground running!

How do you like your coffee? A well made SaGaWa Cappuccino from FSMC Café.

What makes your day? Receiving feedback from club members and customers on how friendly and helpful the staff are at FSMC!

Who would you most like to have dinner with? My beautiful wife Tracey.

Where would you like to go on your dream holiday? I have no dream holiday destination but my dream holiday is anywhere as long as it is with my wife Tracey and my sons Jake, Jared and Jhye… that’s my dream holiday.

The Home Front

November 10, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

First Time Offered In 75 Years
43 Warrul Rd, Forbes
• *4.8 hectares (*11.8 acres)
• 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom brick and tile home
• Private and secluded property on the edge of Forbes
• Lachlan river, rain water and bore water options
• Set up for beekeeping, but would suit a variety of pursuits
• Machinery shed, workshop, hay shed, numerous storage sheds
• Fully fenced, established gardens and lawns
• 2 fenced paddocks, ample space for livestock or horses
• Clearing sale to be conducted the same day
Comprehensive information memorandum available on request

43 Warrul Road will be auctioned, unless sold prior.
Auction: Onsite 43 Warrul Rd, 10:30am, 10th December
Open Homes: 12th Nov – 1pm – 1:30pm, 17th Nov – 6pm – 6:30pm, 26th Nov – 11am – 11:30pm, 3rd Dec – 11am – 11:30pm
Clearing Sale: Start at 11am, 10th December
Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com
Office: (02) 6851 1911 www.iansimpsonandco.com.au

Question of the Week

November 10, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

How do you feel about the Newell Highway reopening?

Sarah Karaitiana: I think it’s fantastic – it’s had a significant affect on local businesses. I hear a lot of people say it’s been so quiet, it’s easy to forget how many people are just stopping on the highway. I’m hoping it will be good news for local businesses, and for the families they support.

Stacey Miller: It’s great news for the town because the Newell really is the life-line for Forbes and it means travellers can access businesses and services in the town.

Beth Betland (Bits and Bubs): It hasn’t personally affected me that much because I don’t tend to travel that direction, but it’s great for the town to have visitors again.

Question of the Week?

November 4, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

What is your favourite childhood memory?

Michelle Hunt: It would have to be Christmas, on a farm at Coolah. There was lots of games and cousins and fun. We had a really animated aunty who got us all going.

June Dick with her grandson Kye Goldsmith: It would have to be bonfires and cracker nights. It was a really special occasion. We spent a whole six months of the year waiting for bonfire night.

Danny Demosthenous with son James: My favouite childhood memory is probably drinking milkshakes with my dad. He lived in Papua New Guinea, and when he’d come home we’d get a milkshake together. It was really nice, because I only got to see him a few times a year.

Our Gal – Susan Chau

November 3, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Susan Chau

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I moved here 15 years ago from Sydney with my better half

How many children do you have? I have three, a 9 year old, 7 year old and a 5 year old

How do you start your day? I wake up with a smile

How do you like your coffee? A piccolo

What makes your day? Having a productive day, so achieving all I set out to do.

Who would you most like to have dinner with? I would love to have dinner with Pete Evans.

What is your next adventure? My next adventure which will happen in the next couple of weeks is the opening of Sylo.

Our Bloke – Graeme Miller

October 27, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Graeme Miller

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes all my life.

Where do you work? I am the Mayor of Forbes Shire Council.

What do you enjoy most about your work? Meeting people and making our town viable.

What makes your day? Seeing our town prosper.

What do you do in your spare time? I love driving my old cars.

How do you like your coffee? I take it white with two sugars.

Where would you like to go on holiday? Around Australia or Manly.

Question of the Week?

October 27, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Blake Nicholson: The Hunter as I like the foundation and the lines and the symmetry of the lines.

Matilda Den: I like the Lachland Tower as my dad is the sculptor. He is John Den from Eugowra. I like the story behind it and all the hard work he put into it. (Matilda is pictured with her father John Den.)

Lyn and Hugh Ellis: We like the Lachland Tower because it is local and the sculpture is local. We would like to take it home as it would look great on the bank of our dam where we already have other sculptures.

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