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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
3
West Wyalong referee J L Lament urges the Country League to forward a plan to trim scrums. His idea would have the defending winger restart play five yards from the touch line after ball goes out of touch, with the nearest opponent joining the play the ball. He argues the proposal would speed the game and reduce stoppages under the current three yard rule.
A Cowra meeting of the Por West Children's Health Scheme condemned dog racing as a major cause of local distress and malnutrition among children. Rev. Watson urged closing dog racing to end the town's troubles, while a committee under Health Inspector Evans was set to investigate malnutrition cases and ensure funds are properly used. The article also lists P&O cruises for 1939 and 1940 periods to New Zealand, Noumea and Port Moresby aboard ships Strathaden Strathallan Stratheden Strathnaver and Strathaird.
A combined send-off honors Bill Lembert, longtime treasurer of Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life-Saving Club and Forbes Cricket Association, as he departs Forbes for Geurie. Alderman Byrnes and club officials praise his service and wish him health and happiness in future endeavors.
In Dubbo Police Court on Tuesday Albert Moss was tried for murder in the Bartley disappearance at Narromine between December 1 and 17, 1838. The magistrate declared Bartley a man of regular habits who communicated with Sydney friends but vanished, concluding he likely died by violence around December 14, 1688 and committed Moss for trial.
The Forbes Jockey Club issued a £175 meeting programme prepared by secretary Mr H Walker. The event closes August 26 and September 7 is the show meeting date with multiple races including Flying Handicap Maiden Handicap and Novice Handicap. Prizes total and race details appear, with rebates on full fare up to 150 miles one way offered.
Review from the Director of State Marketing notes wheat crops show advanced early sowing with many stands not in ear and risk of frost injury. Mid and late sowings mostly good. lake crops backward. Wet spells and waterlogged soils affect Riverina. frost, cold weather needed to check overgrowth in some areas. Growth varies by district with spindle tendencies, moisture needs, and patchy germination in some locales.
Government officials visited Forbes over the weekend regarding a plan to alter the Menindle aborigines camp. Initial reports named Lake Dowal as the inspected site, but authoritatively confirmed the proposed site is Lake Cargellign.
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