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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
4
The treasurer delivered a budget speech announcing a near two million pound deficit. The presentation warned of looming cuts and tighter financial measures in the near future as the government faces a substantial shortfall.
Promoters announce a big boxing event at Forbes on Saturday night with both contenders in strong condition ready to trade heavy blows. Dr Grieve of Condobolia is engaged for refereeing the bout content.
H. W. Potts is returning, Lily Walker Cooperative of Mark Lang Sydney receives notice. A trip to Canada, the United States, England, and continental countries including Norway and Sweden is described. The account notes a very happy marriage and the widow's feelings about the journey.
A fragmented mayhem of a night at the cinema presents Uncharted Seal, a tribute to mystery and fantasy. The piece references Alice, Eliott Dexter, Rouyece n hen u, and a pantomime of powers as Buck Jones and Jay Mason offer thrillers, comedies, and love dramas in a shuffled program.
Air Prank Devenish and Mr and Mrs Allison and Sally express sincere thanks for kind help and expressions of sympathy, wreaths and tributes received during the bereavement. They note the loss of their dear wife and daughter who passed away two hours after midnight.
RS and SLL announce a general meeting at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial Levee for Anatralle Forbes sub-branch Wit te field in the Council Chambers on Thursday next at 8 pm. General A and CLIFT will attend.
In a Norfolk area court a promissory note dated to be paid matured in January. The defendant pleaded payment claiming the debt had been settled by Allan Morginns of Forbes in March. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff as to the tender and payment dispute involving solicitor dealings.
Agricultural report notes a two week period of favorable weather aiding harvest operations despite poor conditions in shipping and rising weed pressure. Farmers expect continued favorable weather though ashers face crop rotation challenges and reduced cultivation due to stressed weekly Agriculture Department data.
A fragmented report details disputes over Forbes Principal Council advertising contracts. The council sought a general printing and advertising tender, allocating funds for a local paper miles away, triggering accusations of biased publicity and a refused print job.
A fragmented item discusses halting fishing season and the use of traps and dynamite in rivers. It criticizes police inactivity and questions enforcement while noting widespread trapping practices for bait and market use. The piece laments the damage to fish rivers and implies inadequate action by authorities.
A misspelled letter to the Porbes Gouμmer of Commerce NSW reports a November inquiry by surveyors on vehicle loadings. It notes a machine conveyance on a tat truck and an end weight debate, with proposals to adjust freight rates for capacity trucks and a Caroma crane provision under consideration.
A stream of farewell notices marks departures and new postings in Forbes. Mr and Mrs 8 J Conia depart for Yam by Brockinbingal train while Tuxford arrives to take over at Forbes and Mr M U Gregor is promoted to Port Moresby. John Dawson of Condobolin dies at 47 from heart failure and pneumonia. Engagement announced for Mise Ama Bear of Corunna Road Stammon. Miss Bear plans marriage in Forbes before returning to Ranbir A. weeklong reception at Hotel Victor. Mr Strathbury and Mrs Strathbury announce preparations for departure as work on the new Australian building nears completion. Mr Turner, longtime Forbes resident, honored with pipes and gifts at farewell in Condobolin. daughter Miss Mollie Turner receives a silver-backed mirror.
City voters backed anti labour candidates as Labor suffered a clear defeat for the Sydney City Council. Prominent aldermen including Doyle and Meagher faced losses while Lord Mayor Lambert criticized the incumbent administration. Civic Reform officials hailed the result as a return to orderly politics amid broad complaints of mismanagement.
The report outlines a heated session in Parliament with the Convent funding debate and the cost of the Countilltan Convent project. It notes revised estimates for health and public works, including hospital funding, charity costs, and tax plans to support government expenditures.
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