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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1937
Page
2
Arthur Goldsmith backed his lorry from his home in Lismore early Monday striking and fatally injuring his 20 month old daughter Josephine. He drove to work unaware of the tragedy, and only a neighbor's warning hours later revealed the child’s body at the culvert gate.
A summary of a recent club match and the ongoing effort to boost cricket attendance in town. The writer notes a thrilling Sunday game with high competition, praises players including Lambert, Fox, and Grenfell, and urges better local support as the association works to grow the sport despite criticism.
Forbes cricketers prepare to defend the Grinsted Cup next Sunday against Canowindra, a strong touring side known for sharp bowling. The Gundey turf wicket match at 10 o’clock will test Forbes batsmen as local players seek form against a formidable foe with Canowindra’s bowling talent and Forbes’ developing batting lineup.
Performances of the Grinsted Cup team are tabulated for three matches. The article lists batting and bowling averages for players including Thomas Crowe Elliott and Hodge Besgrove along with others. The standings reflect early season form and individual contributions in the games played.
A Brisbane message notes prices showed a hardening tendency at the near pales on Wednesday amid keen demand for average fleece wool. Principal operators include Bradford France Germany and Italy. Sensational stripping records were set by Mr A G Hein Rich of Marraburra. A Methodist wedding in Grenfell united Miss Laurie Anne Holland and Mr Roy Manning Chambers with Rev Bearth Fleming officiating.
Incorporated in England the Liverpool London and Glod I nsurance Co offers fire marine and accident coverage. The company cites assets in the tens of millions and substantial claims paid while noting local agents such as Moore Brooke and Co.
The Secretary for Hallways announces extensive excursion itineraries from December 13 to late April offering return tickets at single fare plus one third for travel between New South Wales stations excluding metropolitan areas. Trains will run to align with school holidays with one excursion train per direction per district. Country residents are urged to collect handbills at railway stations to plan cost effective travel to seaside resorts and holiday sites.
Mr Henry Henley leader of the Farmers and Settlers Association responds to Country Party critic Mr George Wilson over remarks in Forbes Advocate. He insists the association will not be used for partisan aims and calls for an open debate in Dubbo on meat industry issues, rejecting parliamentary privilege evasion and urging Wilson to face producers directly.
Mr Wilson rejects public debate on meat industry questions while the Select Committee probes. He vows to cross examine Mr Henley when summoned and insists no statements are final until the committee reports.
A notice from McMurtrie and Gone Monumental Works at ee Street Forbes outlines a business activity or service offered in Forbes. The OCR fragment provides limited context on scope or dates.
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