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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
1
Two men charged with being found on licensed premises after lawful hours faced adjournment after solicitor Mr Keane, a Forbes recruit to the bar, secured a delay in Grogan’s case while Grogan was involved in Guno’s matter. The adjournment marks Keane’s initial procedural success in court.
A strike at a factory employing 15 men in 1922 Australia sparked by pay disputes over 60 head per day and an old gentleman’s agreement. Union delegate Mr. J Ryan and organizer Mr. A E Bimith negotiated with manager Mr. Dawson, but workers refused to return without guaranteed daily sheep, leading to talks in Sydney and a standoff with only three slaughtermen reporting for duty.
Miss Weale Anderson of Forbes and two companions chased a cat near North Hill and found a snake circling a lamp. Anderson struck with a shoe then urged others to bring a stick. She knocked the 18 inch snake unconscious before help arrived to finish it.
Morning reports say a large majority of Forbes employees voted to resume work at a Monday meeting. Representatives of other sections supported continuing production, while Mr. Dawson denied prior strikes or shortages, noting the need to fill quotas for killing.
Calico Ted and Quicksilver Charite camped on the river between Forbes and Sedgerabong. They awoke to heavy dew, Calico bucking, Charlie fetching tobacco and a newspaper from a Bloke on Leo Kelly's couch. Breakfast brings reading of industrial disturbances in Sydney. Ted laments socialism, radicalism, and anarchism while Charlie grouses.
Weather overcast as Australia selects a replacement for Bradman after influenza and throat trouble. Don Bradman will not play in the Test match tomorrow in Sydney. Medical exams confirmed unfitness, with Dr Dolling confirming Bradman unavailable. selectors to name a replacement before the match begins.
Aubrey Treanor seven years old son of Mr and Mrs A Treanor of North Hill barely escaped serious injury when he fell under a motor lorry in Lachlan Street while returning home from school with two companions The heavy wheels passed over his body but did not crush him He sustained severe shock and minor injuries including bruises cuts and abrasions
The body of 48 year old Penelope Ellen Marian Cameron, wife of A E Cameron former Forbes Bank of Australia manager, was found in mud along Lane Cove River at Byldray last Wednesday. Mrs Cameron had left Orange for a late night journey Tuesday, police say. Her husband, informed, left for Sydney after police notified him of the discovery.
A seven room weatherboard cottage in Queen Street North Hill burned out early yesterday. Fire officials suspect arson with kerosene found in a bedroom. Owner Mr Alfred Pymont was away. alarm raised by a resident. Roof collapsed and most furniture destroyed. some front rooms salvaged. Insurance likely.
Wheat shipment at Pantapin siding 140 miles from Perth was opened with a knife on a Wednesday night. A detective was dispatched to the district to investigate the hold-up.
An evening of orchestral and vocal selections featured Conductor Foxall guiding the ensemble through Gilbert and Sullivan pieces, German dances, and Romberg melodies. Accompanist A T Elvery supported the program amid good audience turnout and intermission sales for hospital funds. Foxall received a silver baton in thanks as president C T HB Broderick praised the Society’s growth and dedication.
Recalls of Forbes Girls Primary School merit lists across Third Fourth and Fifth classes with names and ranks. odd spellings indicate OCR errors. A brief rain registration from Forbes Peel Office notes yesterday's rainfall 83 points and November total 389 points, with yearly total near forecast.
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