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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

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Forbes Sheep Show dates moved to avoid Sydney clash

At a Forbes P, AL and H Association meeting last Saturday, it was agreed to shift the Forbes Sheep Show from July 8–9 to July 15–16 to avoid a clash with Sydney Ram Sales. The association also considered prizes, entry fees, and the inclusion of a golf medal prize for under-22 competitors who have never won a judging prize.

Forbes P Forbes Jockey Club Forbes J.C Vite Lie Ueual Ely Orogihiy Griffith Givan Polo Club

Kicked Sergeant in Legs and Stomach Faces Fines

Harry Thompson pleaded guilty at Forbes Court to drunk and disorderly conduct indecent language and unlawful assault on Sergeant Arete. He was fined seven pounds or one month and 15 days imprisonment, after an incident near a public school on April 11 where he kicked the sergeant and shouted obscenities while resisting arrest.

Harry Thompson Forbes Court Thompson Arete

Road Complaint to Shire Council Goolagong Petition

The Goolagong Advancement League petitioned Jema long Shire Council at the last meeting for repairs to the Forbes Cowra Road near the shire boundary and a 100 chain stretch plus 10 chains below the three mile peg. The damaged section and weathered verge hinder travel between gravell roads, with a list of local residents and signatories supporting the request.

Goolagong Advancement League Jemalong Shire Forbes Cowra

Film Flashes at Strand Theater Bowl Screenings

The Strand Theater features a schedule of talkies and musicals this week. Clare Dow stars in Love Among the Millionaires, with Clive Brook and Evelyn Brent in Slightly Scarlet, plus Swing High with Gary Cooper in The Man from Wyoming. The Vagabond King, Dangerous Paradise, Manalaughter, Morocco, Monte Carlo and other titles are listed for upcoming nights with multi-night runs and varied castings.

Tonoight Strand Prisenla Clare Dow Clive Brook Evelyn Brent Gary Cooper Wyoming Nancy Carroll Manalaughter Vis Morocco Monte Carlo

YOUR CHILD Does It Need Attention Far West Health Scheme

The Forbes branch committee of His Woat Children's Health Scheme met at the Council Chamber on Wednesday night. Mayor Alderman Thom son spoke as the scheme seeks to aid underprivileged children by examining them with a resident doctor and then referring them to specialists. A register is opened for parents to list children who may benefit, and interested parties should contact Town Clerk Dempsey or visit the council office.

Forbes His Woat Children's Health Scheme Council Otherwine Parente Puch Clarit Dempsey Mr. D, FP. Dempsey Farweet Children's Health Scheme

Swing High and Low in a Fractured Era

A fragmented OCR piece hints at a chaotic market and political strings. Names like Wade and Lave appear amid garbled phrases suggesting tension between life, trade, and periodical shifts. The text reads as a shadowed snapshot of unsettled times with scattered proper nouns.

Forbes Board Debates Tax Funding for Hospitals

Forbes District Hospital Board met last Tuesday, receiving a Bathurst Authority request to allocate one sixth of unemploy ment relief tax proceeds for state hospital upkeep. The Bathurst plan, though favorably viewed by Forbes, faced objections over using direct taxation. Officials discussed informing other authorities to secure unified support for the funding scheme.

Forbes District Hospital Board Bathurst Mateo Forbes Hawrd

Benevolent Society Seeks Donations for Poor Townfolk

The Indies of the Benevolent Society request fannéletia and old winter clothes for distribution to the town's needy. Parcels may be left with Mrs. Miller, C/o Lands Office.

The Benevolent Society

Back to Forbes Week Public Meeting Planned for Charities

A public meeting is organized to discuss a “Back to Forbes Week” during show week in September. Forbes Returned Soldiers League and Forbes Hospital representatives push charity fundraising via shows, races, and local amusements, with broad support from town bodies and plans for broadcast outreach.

Forbes

Trial Next Tuesday in Forbes Murder Case

The court docket lists Forbes murder defendant John Peden of Brit e as the accused in the Holbert WT slaying. A trial date is set for next Tuesday at the Dublin Chedu ly Court with proceedings overseen by Judge Owlet Mukileo Shreet.

Peden Holbert Dubbe Peckham

Anonymous donor eyed for Forbes Hospital X ray plant

At a Forbes Board meeting last Tuesday discussion focused on a proposed X ray plant for Forbes Dietriat Hospital. It was suggested a local anonymous donor might fund or subscribe to the project, with plans and possible Commission support under review by the honorary medical staff.

Parkes Public Works Department Forbes Hospital Board Forbes Dietriat Hospital Forbes Dlr Gali Wike

Shire Plans Dismissals If Road Works Fail

The Main Roada Board may dismiss three permanent Council employees if the Board cannot carry out several road jobs this year. Engineer Roth sought Council Instructions on continuing the programme. the Board indicated there would be no funds for several works and the grader driver and two roller drivers could be laid off.

Main Roada Board Damalong Shire Roth Cowneile Wehr

Seven Days Fiery Itching Skin Relief Promoted

A surgeon’s prescription dispensed by a chemist claims to cure skin diseases and itching quickly. The ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil for eczema, barber's itch, salt rheum, and ulcers with rapid healing and drying effects, urging readers to obtain it at Knapton's Pharmacy in Forbes.

Moone Uae Forbes Knapton

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