04 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions August 1 event in London with Yeatl Pe beau and IT Cevinn at Knaptoos mL Consulting rooms and Vira dentwrg Hotel. Names and details unclear due to OCR errors. no definite action or outcome discernible.
Robert Morton, a pillar of Condo bolin’s women, was attacked from behind during a Wednesday night dance, striking his forehead on concrete as he fell. He was hospitalized in serious condition with a concussion. Police questioned coaches and players as others chased Morton’s attackers. Morton must appear before the court on August 1.
The report notes heavy stock traffic across the district with good road and reserve conditions. Clearing and burning works, fencing, ring barking, and transport tasks were carried out by multiple crews at Forbes, Parkes, Trundle, and nearby areas. No disease outbreaks. some mortality in a newly shorn sheep. special inspections of Carra van doal State Forest and Forbes reserves were conducted.
Mr FE Melita and Mr HOD Myliich faced demands over unremitted sums totaling £675 and £9 from the Board for travelling rates and public funds. Notifications warned of criminal proceedings, with calls to police action and immediate remittance. The Board authorized measures to pursue those neglecting official duties.
At a meeting the South Forbes Cricket Club resolved to lay down an ant bed wicket similar to Cowra and Trundle. Members will perform the work voluntarily, with funds collected and remitted to the Board. The club also discussed reducing costs and listed attending members and officers.
The Forbes School of Arts announced improved finances at the annual meeting, with partial building leases and library acquisitions stabilizing funds. Despite weak public support earlier, the committee secured rentals to the Pastures Protection Board and the Light Horse Troop, plus access to 200 new books, and stressed affordable access to materials as part of planned public appeal.
A brief report notes the Tong seeks payback on individuals blamed for failing a Wednesday event titled the Oriental Gall dated 23 August. The item records tense actions and community fear surrounding the incident.
Spirited bidding open as saleyards meet on Friday for pig sales led by Buller and Humfrey. Buyers attend in force. prices range from porkers sixpence to sevenpence, with suckers around four pence to ten pence and bacon pigs around two shillings and twopence.
At yesterday’s monthly meeting the Forbes Pastures Protection Board announced receipts of £1986 1 7 for the current year’s rates and arrears, surpassing totals for previous years. The chairman proposed deferring mercery actions until next meeting, noting high landowner compliance but urging continued rate collection with consideration.
Col F G Hinton of Canowindra urged improved herd testing facilities at the Hawkenbury Agricultural College conference. He noted scattered breeders and high travel costs, proposing tester funding be freed from the present cost to aid the West. The Department has funds but was sympathetic, while dairy quality showed uneven evidence and Western herds cut costs with improved testing.
With four weeks until the 960th annual show opens, entries are rolling in and record participation is anticipated. The local C A branch will host a special pavilion exhibit while the Glasson Cup winner Wallace Meares receives the trophy from Deputy Premier M F Hraxner. An extra loud speaker will be installed near the stables for competitors, and publican booths, lunches, teas, fruit and confections will be auctioned in the coming fortnight. Major car distributors have booked ground space for a strong new model display.
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