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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
11
August 16 1920 editorial argues the Industries Tax harms commerce and calls for shifting the levy to consolidated revenue. It questions government handling of non filers and urges a clear policy before tax collection resumes, with Child Endowment funded from broader tax sources.
Raymond Neville of Grenfell was fined £1 with £5 costs at Forbes Court this week for driving a motorcycle without a license. The report notes light showers and a weather influenced rain pattern, plus a late weekend registration update.
At Forbes Chamber of Commerce meeting Mr Stove said no local tenders had been submitted for the work on the Public School additions. Mr Geo Bassett, speaking to the Education Minister at the Farmers and Grazier banquet in Sydney last Saturday, noted the absence of local contractors' quotes. Forbes contractors are puzzled by the lack of bids.
A large Condobolin crowd watched the Condobolin Show meeting open in cloudy weather with Acting Premier Buttenshaw attending. Thelma's Fortune ridden by Seabrook won the Opening Handicap by six lengths from Bogolo, with Majuba and Timist among other notable starters.
Correspondence from a reader defends social amusements at dances and criticizes another letter writer for labeling events as horseplay. The letter argues music lovers, rings of play, and orchestra breaks deserve consideration and notes the younger set enjoys varied entertainments.
At a Forbes Chamber of Commerce meeting president J. DO. Low outlined steps to inform M.L.A. Best and press a deputation to State Treasurer Stevens in October about additional Savings Bank Commission. The discussion covered motor train options, Sunday service between Forbes and Orange, and irrigation water hopes tied to Wyangala to raise Forbes River levels.
Breakaway groups push a pro forma motion to create a Far Western District Racing Association. Debate centers on funding and which town should host offices, with Orange, Dubbo, and Parkes discussed. The motion is defeated amid questions of logistical support and jurisdiction.
The page records multiple personal updates including Mrs Cassells an inmate at Brentwood private hospital Mrs Hortle Elliott admitted to Brentwood with a septic finger Mr Toohey still in serious condition Mrs Reg Holden visiting her mother Mrs Shead Miss Elia Acret recovering from influenza and several others visiting returning home or traveling for holidays with Brentwood and Forbes linked events and family movements. It also notes births and arrivals including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Beagrove and Miss Rayner Howe returning home.
Minister for Education Mr D H Drummond has approved the acceptance of Mr F Paroz's tender from Undercliffe to carry out expansion work at Forbes Public School. The decision follows a prior letter dated the 11th and was forwarded by Mr E C Best to the District Members.
Bishop Crotty will visit the Parish of St. John's Forbes on Sunday September 1. He will attend the service closing the dedication Festival of the Church which began August 25.
Next Monday and Tuesday nights the Btrand Theatre screens Clara Bow in the latest film Three Week Ends by Elinor Glynn. An additional attraction each night features Rod Le Roque in the football drama Hold Em Yale.
The Central Western District G U O F held its annual meeting in Forbes with delegates including Grand Lodge Officer T Strickland and District Master Foreman. Elections named Turner District Master, Smith Deputy Master, Hargraves District Treasurer, and Gracie District Secretary with Parkes hosting next year’s gathering.
The Forbes Returned Soldiers' League held its annual ball at the Town Hall with a large Forbes attendance. Anzac spirit was shown in stage decorations featuring the Rising Sun and A I F badge. Japanese lanterns and multicolored streamers with artificial flowers created a festive interior. The Ambassadors' orchestra performed well and a lavish supper followed, tables adorned with Iceland poppies.
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