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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
1
Mr Elliott, the state sheep and wool expert, visited Cowra and reported rains did not reach Nyngan. He warned of a severe drought in the Far West, leaving sheep too weak to move to sheds. Portable shearing plants are used in paddocks, with wool loaded onto tarpaulins.
Mr R A Beddle presided as members including McDougall Bassett Be Thomas Allison Woods Austen Meagher Tick ner Minter Sweeney Butler Besgrove met Saturday. They granted space for a School of Arts box and tall game with full rates, to be rebated later. A band was hired for £10, donations were pledged, and ticket delays were discussed. Debates covered timing, timber, jumps, lighting, and the president’s entertainment expenses.
Norman Johnson coordinates a private STUDEBAKER Six hire service from Miller's Garage on Templar Street. Trains met by appointment, offering travel in comfort for short journeys or lone trips.
At a recent meeting Alderman Butler moved to resume land at the Park and Hill Street intersection to improve the rai intersection. The Public Works Department warns of objections to road widening but seeks full details of the proposal. The council may consider building a suitable rental structure on the land. the area is valuable and idle. The matter was referred to the water committee.
Forbes Show opens next Tuesday with numerous entries and strong interest in ring events. President Geddle reports trotting nominations are up to standard as Forbes Trotting Clubs anticipate a bumper fixture the day after the races. A works committee of the PA, H. Association meets Saturday at 11, while district exhibit sub committees convene at 2 30 at Mr Andersons office.
About the end of this month, another hundred men will be added to the workers at Wyangala. The increase will not affect the engagement of a hundred unemployed. Some thirty men on Mt. McDonald and the Mt. McDonald Wyangala Road will transfer to Wyangala, and others in the Mur nimblideee irrigation area will be given the option to transfer or leave the Commission’s employ.
From Bribbaree correspondent Mrs T Curtis reports a Rainbow Ball and Euchre party at Bribbaree Hall on Wednesday 21. About 50 couples danced to Bimbi Jazz Band with rainbow decor. A rainbow dance awarded a prize to Reg Crooke and Hearly. Proceeds benefit the Fancy Stall for the October baggar. Next Friday August 20 Miss Downey hosts a house party at Oakley. Mrs W McKean recovering from a broken leg after returning to Trinkey. Rain totals 136 points boosting farmers. Grazing good, crops saved. Sheds begin shearing. Murrumbidgee area work shortage delays roll call. End of month 113 dormitory capacity allows more workers at Wyangala.
A city syndicate has secured an option on the vacant block between the Palace Picture Theatre and Farmer's Pharmacy with plans to erect a 20 000 pound hotel. The land area was part of the recent purchase by Mr Geo Limbers from Mesure J H and R J Fagan.
An old Sydney advertisement extols Creme Charmosan claiming it makes skin look years younger and clearer. It features a boastful elderly woman resisting aging, noting the product’s gleaming, grease free formula and a price of 2 shillings 6 pence for a large jar sold widely.
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