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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1933
Page
1
Optician Mr. D Jr Bena from London will visit Forbes on Tuesday in May from 3 to 6 pm. Appointments, if desired, may be made at Knaptons Pharmacy Consulting rooms Van denberg Hotel.
A local notice warns that any person fishing shooting or trespassing on Bogabiga property will be prosecuted. The notice is issued by the property manager and serves as a legal warning to restrict entry and pursue penalties for violations.
At a recent meeting Councillors Jemaleng Shira and others stated the rabbit drive begun earlier this month was not a farce. The Minister for Local Government announced councils should assist, while Dr. D. Herbert and colleagues said roads were fine for rabbits and the Bugteaner would monitor them, with the Council pledging cooperation.
Two Forbes residents Capt J J Collingwood of Ooma and Nurse Jasprizza of the District Hospital were injured in a near head on crash six miles from Forbes on the Old Grenfell Road about 1130 Tuesday night. Both were treated at the District Hospital after the wreck. The escape of Capt Collingwood and his wife is described amid the wreckage, with bystander help and police arrival.
At the monthly meeting the Forbes District Hospitals treasurer reported a sound financial position aided by the Hospitals Commission grant. Total receipts for the period reached 7, and the balance in the bank stood at 2992 10 7 with accounts paid of 2188 6 3. The contribution scheme and Hay accounts remained in credit as the Commission planned further funds to reach a total of 4600 for Forbes Hospital by June.
Bonnie Doon Tennis Club hosts an open Americas Court Day on its home courts showcasing local players and inviting public participation. Organizers promote community tennis and friendly competition while highlighting club facilities and schedule details for the event.
Forbes hosts a crowd at the Town Hall for an Anzac Day observance with a minstrel piper in kilts, songs, toasts to the Empire, and remarks on valor. Speakers praise the Anzacs and the Returned Soldiers League while noting ongoing support for needy diggers and the nation’s enduring imperial ties.
The Shire Council adopted a resolution from President Gr. DO. Herbert calling for increased road subsidies at the Graziers' Association conference. It requests the Main Roads Department provide £3 for £1 on trunk roads and £2 for £1 on main roads due to low prices for primary products and impoverished landholders.
A wartime gathering praised nurses and returning men, with Mayor Tyross and other officials attending. Speakers highlighted nurses' care in trenches and afterwards, while the press and local artistes provided entertainment. Community singing and bagpipe airs accompanied speeches. apologies were read for several absentees.
At a Paddington Municipal Council meeting the idea emerged for government funded free housing and no food relief for the unemployed. Jemalong Shire Council heard only chatter as landlords would be relieved by government action. The plan faced opposition over costs and potential impacts on relief programs, with some urging work requirements and landlord charges to be shared.
An Australian town gathers for a memorial service seeking unity in faith and nation. Archdeacon Weeton and Rev J A Costello lead hymns and a sermon from Maul 12 6, urging trust among Australians and cooperation for world peace. A town hall stone incident ends the service as Bandsman Edwards closes with The Last Peal and God Save the King.
The morning united church service at the Town Hall was well attended with the auditorium crowded. Scouts and Girl Guides led by their leaders paraded outside then took front seats with returning men. Rev. ET Chapman of the Methodist Church presided, assisted by Archdeacon Weston of the Church of England and Rev. J. H. Costello of St Andrew's Presbyterian. Forbes Municipal Band accompanied.
An advertisement announces a splendid mixed farming property of 270 acres C.P in the parish of Eugowryn. It will be offered for sale at the office of Messrs Wheatley and Hill Eugowyn on May 13 at 3 p.m.
A reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of a stock thief. The note mentions a counterfeit deed or misdeed connected with the WANDARY Sheep Ear-Marked Two Swallow Tale on the back of the ear, and a brand called Spyglass associated with horses and cattle. Contact Walter H. Stitt for details.
After this date all persons found trespassing on WANDARY HOLL ING will be prosecuted without respect of person. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost vigor of the law.
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