25 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text outlines actions and discussions involving an ambulance service in Wagga and a board of directors. It mentions meetings, safety concerns, and potential arrangements but lacks coherent details, dates, or identifiable names beyond generic references to positions and places.
Members of the Forbes District Hospital board voiced discontent during a council chamber meeting. They alleged mismanagement and criticized the board for failing to capture photographs of a key plant project, while accusing others of lax oversight and unclear procedures.
The board heard a confidential proposal from Hospital Secretary W. J. Thoméén regarding a payment plan for a major project. Chairman Hie urged completion of the review, with suggestions for a formal writer to present the plan and seek staff approval at the next session.
Ten days remain before Forbes P Ay and Hi Association hosts the Diamond Jubilee Show. Entries roll in as preparations proceed, with stalls, exhibits, and a luncheon marquis planned to accommodate about 180 people. The show desk and security details are underway, with proceeds and exhibits tied to the event’s opening weekend.
A garbled record notes a proposed football match between the Orange Mugty Lesgus Foot ha Club and the Forbes team at Orange. Mentions a committee suggestion for a match, a secretary named Diane, and discussions of readiness and formality amid unclear details.
A body was found in a river near the Goodall Bank area. The report notes a woman named Leta Wye and mentions a Monday incident with the bank and a nearby party. Investigators traced a path of trucks and witnesses, with the body recovered about 300 yards upstream. One son had been ill but later recovered.
Eight shareholders of the Forbes Co operative Dairy Society have been nominated to fill four vacancies on the board of directors. The annual meeting of shareholders will be held in the Council Chambers on September 15 where the ballot results will be announced.
The South Forbes Juniors and Colts clubs plan a concrete wicket project at Leader's Hebel near Halpin Flat. A September 11 meeting discussed funding and site work with Harry Pear and local officials to advance the sport. Local hotel meeting on Twraday Mixbt set to discuss further business.
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