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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
1
A Henry George League speaker, described as a disciple of the single tax theory, tours rural areas advocating abolition of state parliaments and heavy land taxes. He claims land monopoly blocks employment, calls for ground rent collection to fund public needs, and ties reform to Christian ethics derived from the Sermon on the Mount.
Winooka Braeburn leads through a chaotic Melbourne Carnival with strong showings from Gallantic Gordons Limp Park Won and Gale Carcington. Lough Neagh shines in Sydney Cup previews as veterans and stayers like Mince Pie and Pretzel eye key prizes amid late bets and sensational pace.
A fragmented report notes Bonnie Doon Club and Connie Club holding a meeting with Mendy Niebi and Plertad Me. J. Parelaw presiding as president for the Walseneoa, A Hath and J. Hinesey as secretary. Megara Hineley and Petre Tow Thwate are listed in roles, with a date set for April 24 and a follow up in America Lorient a week later.
A garbled notice outlines rescheduled holiday trading events and community meetings. It mentions merchant posts and a Saturday gathering at a street location with post times around 4 pm. The document references a Friday and Monday reopening with extended shop hours for the Trader's Association and merchants.
Weather improves with abundant water and green paddocks after a hot spell. Farmers report gasps in supply, higher cattle prices, and landowners urged to take drastic measures as pests threaten crops. Miss Babe Hobson returns home after a long hospital stay with poisoned bard.
Eugowra golfers spent a pleasant day at Manildra on Sunday with Sheedy and partner of Parkes winning. Mrs Hogan and Lee of Eugowra were runners up, while W Kingon and Dwyer took third. Local club held its first Bundy competition. Thorncroft and Clem tied for first. Tennis enthusiasts anticipate the annual tournament this month as players show strong form. Health news notes H A Tenge is unwell and Mrs Langfordly visits relatives of Ormoge.
John Walter Apps, farmer, aged about six years, died at his home in Ostenielgh Fimnd after weeks of illness. A Methodist worker, he was widely known. Survived by widow May Bowland and daughters Ida Bowland Amy Redman Ellen Piefke Fone and Amy Appa, and sons Walter Alfred.
A lonely death near Bedgerabong led Forbes sub-branch of the AS & SLA to seek a headstone for a private burial. Diggers argued the ex soldier should not be pauper's grave. Members pressed Federal MP Thorby and Minister Marr for repatriation inquiries. Local figures questioned church land sales and burial costs.
Three resolutions from the Forbes branch of the United Australia Party will be debated at the Sydney convention next week. Proposals urge a fusion with the United Country Party to counter Labor, expand school curricula to include economics, and push government schemes to populate Northern Australia and develop mineral and pastoral wealth. Delegates include Mepam, JC Speck, JN Hunter, and W Harrison.
Forbes selects two XIs to face Mr PF Cameron’s Gilgandra XI at local tort wicket. Easter Sunday’s Association XI features Aiden Mansfield Gaggin Crippin Elliott Rae Hodge Girdham Willis Low Parslow Buncing Tickner. Easter Monday Senior XI lineup includes Elliott Tickner Wilson Low Crippin Girdham Tickner Cannons Low Elliott Girdham Miller.
Rain fell last week boosting winter farming prospects as feed supplies improve from 2 inches to 19 points. H. Marah survived a close incident while yarding cattle as three ribs were broken. Neville Stack recovering from hospital operation expected to leave next week. Darvel Hunts Bud Hey cricket team faces Strollers Saturday in what promises to be the season’s font match.
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