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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
1
Fortes Football Club, after a near £100 deficit, has arranged matches with Parkes Dubbo and Laston. Talks cover a trip to Dubbo, a September date, and a proposed final against Forbes, with travel expenses and a referee arranged.
A Sydney listing announces consignments of wool stock and produce to New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Ltd. The advisory note promotes expert salesmanship display and efficiency experience as key to attracting consignments.
Dr Earle Page of the UCP spoke on Templar Street last Wednesday urging a policy he called vital to national welfare. He pressed for support for H W C Thorby and backed Mr Macartney Abbott's Senate bid, broadcast to a large audience with music prior.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission plans to reopen the inquiry into building mine weirs between Goolagong and Forbes as part of the Wyangala Dam scheme. Estimated cost is £25,000. Landholders opposed weirs due to an apparent impenetrable clay layer along river frontages. An expert report on this issue will be tendered at Forbes toward the end of September.
A Forbes committee of public servants prepared a statement after a visit by J. L. Stimson of the Public Service Association. Restoring reduced salaries could boost Forbes purchasing power by £3900 while a publicity campaign and political pressure seek to ease the emergency tax and maintain austerity measures amid a cited crisis.
An eccentric narrative centers on a stage show at Strand Piewre. Readers encounter a tangled cast list, romantic misadventures, and implied performances surrounding Leela, Jove, Vince Tithewood, and Mike Hay. The piece blends comic timing with theatrical fantasy in a breezy, serialized tone.
Ad copy markets Creme Charimayasy old THAT for my ski. It promises the thrill of youth with a cream that smooths skin and highlights eyes. Mentions Creme Chime mike and Charmosan Cold Cream with prices 2/6 and 1/-.
The Australian cricket team achieved a historic victory over England in the High Test match by 562 runs, the second largest margin in Test history. Key performances include Woodfull and Bradman contributing strongly while England’s bowling and fielding struggled under pressure. Bowes and Clark led England’s bowling efforts, but Australia’s batting lineup dominated across both innings.
The wedding of Miss Etella Nicholls and Mr Latte Cohen took place at St Laurence's Church on Wednesday afternoon with Rev Tony Brennan officiating. The bride wore a crepe gown and was escorted by her father. a bridal party included Mrs A Davis as matron of honor. The reception followed at the Globe Hotel and the couple will reside in Forbes.
In the near season finale played on Westnesday, Meagher's premierm faced Rest with Rest winning by four goals to two. Max Orman netted both Meagher's goals while The Beat's standouts were F Howe with two goals T Wideon and J Shirvington.
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