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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
4
A 19th century remedy claims to relieve biliousness by flushing the liver and unclogging the system. It describes symptoms such as dull pains right side and shoulders, bitter mouth, and constipation, promising rapid relief and restored vitality.
The annual Group XI delegates meeting at Parkes decided to affiliate with the Country Rugby League. Officers were elected or defeated in a mixed result with Forbes, Canowindra, Dubbo, and Wellington showing split votes. Admission charges were set for Johony Walker and Hove Gold Cup matches and the Gold Cup begins May 12 with Forbes defending against Canowindra.
Weekend weather favored play as Nelson Park Tennis Club held an American doubles event on Sunday. Lance Hodge and Mrs. James Ridley won the top division with the lady’s prize decided before the final round.
Police examined a March 16 blaze at 2 Bogan Street, detailing a very old residence and wardrobe contents. Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Field testifying about movements, clothing, and items removed, with evidence of charred fabric and questioned ownership of kept garments.
Forbes Golf Club held its season opening on Sunday attracting visitors from Parkes Eugowra Bogan Gate and other centres in what was one of the largest roll up functions of its kind. 129 people attended and 47 mixed foursomes were played. Mrs McLean presided in the president’s absence and presented trophies to winners Mr and Mrs Morris Parkes and Mr and Miss Kennedy Forbes.
In George Street crowds of soldiers and sailors gathered outside the Communist Party venue while police struggled to manage the mob. Alleged Communist speakers angered troops at Hyde Park kiosk, a red flag was torn, and a soldier was seriously injured by a hammer blow amid the unrest.
Witnesses described a fire damaged building and contents worth about £175. Fire captain William Twogood reported inspecting remains. doors were locked, windows burnt, no kerosene odor detected. The coroner ruled the evidence did not establish whether the blaze was accidental or intentional.
Forbes and Yeoval opened the season with a spirited match at Spooner Oval. Forbes dominated early, with Joe Huggett scoring the first try after a sharp passing move involving Pat Ryan and Jack Huxley. The game featured bright play from local players, strong forwards, and notable long-range movements despite errors and disputed scores.
The Furmen & Graver Co operative Co Ltd submits its first appraisal catalogue of 5370 bales, featuring high quality Southern Tablelands lines and notable Mungatla from Bombala. Top prices around 2s, with several clips realizing 19d to 17d, and final appraisements expected by April 11 for payment around April 26. The Commonwealth wool average to February 29 shows Brower likely to gain a dividend beyond the 10 percent retention money as the season ends.
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