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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1931

Page

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Important Motion To Aid Provincial Movements In Australia

A conference of delegates from Western Movement provinces met in Sydney on Thursday to discuss measures for regional reform and closer cooperation with the provincial authorities. Delegates led by JA L Wilson and others planned future reports and noted growing progress in Coonabarabran district with over 200 badger sales and new orders from Sydney. The movement aims to strengthen provincial ties and advance administrative reforms across the region.

First Annual Corroborree Rally At Forbes Scouts

Forbes scouts host the first annual Corroborree rally centered on the Kidston Flag, a trophy honoring WWI ships and historical ties. Troops from within about 60 miles compete at Lachlan Street ground, with parade, camps, culinary, and skill tests judged by a panel.

Toral Lachlan

Minister Evan Davies poised for Forbes visit next week

From the P and C Association it is probable Education Minister Evan Davies will visit Forbes next Wednesday or Thursday morning. At a Fortes tarence meeting in Forbes last Wednesday it was decided the minister could be invited to Forbes on Thursday or meet a Forbes deputation at Parkes on Wednesday. The program for Parkes full day was prepared and Forbes residents may present important matters during the visit.

Syplender Wu Forbes Fae Ae eMenis Diniter Tex Bohrol Peeut Lige Evan Davies Fortes Tarence User Association Parkes Davies Vislt Forbes Forbes Citizong

Relief Committee Reports Overdrawn Funds and Sheep Promises

At Forbes Town and District Relief Committee meeting in the Council Chamber last Monday night E Bpeck said 128 head of sheep promised by farmers for distressed persons had not yet been collected. Sheep would be driven to town and trucked to Sydney for sale as soon as possible. the overdraft secured by the bank would be repaid from the proceeds. Treasurer Cahill recorded receipts of £121 9s 9d and expenditures of £194 19s 10d, leaving a debit balance of £19 10s 1d. When outstanding accounts are paid the debit would rise to £49 1s 49d. The committee decided to meet the accounts from the guaranteed overdraft.

Forbes Town and District Atock Cahill

In Bankruptcy Portes Flinkripeey Names Involved

In bankruptcy proceedings, a Portes Flinkripeey related case names Joel Tuesday and Oimelitie i Pew elem among those implicated. The document details debts, asset liquidation, and court actions affecting the involved parties and their creditors.

Perth

Consecration Train Planned for Bishop Fox Ceremony

Local Catholics back a special Forbes to Broken Hill train for the consecration of Rev Fr Fox as Bishop of Wilcannia Forbes. Forbes residents planning to attend should contact Rev Fr Uireman for details.

Forbes and Parkes Broken Hill Raw Fr. Fox Wilcannia- Forbes

Sunday Trading License Granted to Toovey

Sunday trading license was granted to Kenneth J. Toovey at last Tuesday's Licensing Court.

Kenneth J. Toovey

Country Party canvasses farmers in Forbes for Ashburnham support

Representative A. A. Slack, Country Party special envoy, visited Forbes to canvass farmers about consolidating support for Ashburnham. He found landholders enthusiastic about the party and predicted good results with cooperation from Provincial Movement adherents, aiming to reduce clashes with the National Party.

A. A. Slack Country Party Forbes Ashburnham

Parkes Carnival Hockey Draws and Defeats

Parkes Business Girls Club hosted a hockey carnival with teams from Caragabal Forbes Narromine Condobolin and Parkes. Forbes Cardinals lost to Caragabal 2 0 with Merle Bullock scoring for Parkes. Forbes then tied Condobolin 0 0. Visiting teams were hosted to a banquet and dance after play.

Caragabal Forbes Narromina Condabolin Parkes Parkes Business Girls’ Club Wednea Forbes Cardinals Tine Merle Bullock Cardinals Condobolin

Enthusiasm fills Bathurst Meeting for Western Movement

A crowded Masonic Hall in Bathurst hosted a Western Movement rally on Wednesday night led by E L Body of Trangie and supported by Charles Hardy Jr. The event, described as one of Bathurst’s largest public meetings since the Conscription campaign, drew a packed audience before the time of speeches. The Mayor Ald M Griffin introduced speakers, with Dr Crotty, Bishop of Bathurst, also on the platform.

Bathurst Masonic Hall E. L Body Trangie Charles Hardy Jnr Alvering

Advocat e Craft Printers wedding invitations guide

Advocate Craft Printers offer wedding invitations and dance programs. They provide printing services for formal stationery, with attention to typography and design to match the event’s tone. Contact details and samples are available at their shop.

Globe Hotel Lease Transfer at Forbes Court

The lease of the Globe Hotel on Dowling Street Forbes was transferred from Frederick G Murrell to Walter H Webberly late of Gilgandra at Jak licensing court. The applicant stated he was a single man and that his mother would assist him in the domestic management of the hotel.

Globe Hotel Dowling Street Forbes Frederick G. Murrell Walter H. Webberly Gilgandra Jax Lcensing Court

Forbes Relief Committee Thanked for Winter Aid Efforts

At a Forbes Town and District Relief Committee meeting last Monday, members praised lady helpers for crucial aid during severe winter months. Minutes record a motion of thanks. The report lists hundreds of clothing items distributed to those in need, including men’s tunics and trousers and women and children’s garments.

Forbes Town and District Relief Committee Caceoff

Radio in the Home Ad Highlights PALING'S Sydney

A vintage ad promotes Radio in the Home connecting listeners with male sports weather reports and market updates. It advertises PALING'S at 434 George Street Sydney and describes VICTOR nets as a featured product.

Paling’s George Street Sydney Victor

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