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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
1
Forbes played Grenfell on the focal green on Saturday with all home rinks successful. Forbes won by a margin of 29. Rinks named Forest Charters Coteratt Armstrong Giret Wolfe Trevor Beagrove Jones May Iwttom Bohumade Wood McLennan Liedt Kil iwitrick Litton Halkambe frown Corry Aly Ruckmanter pempory Crombie.
The Pennant Camp begins with two grades in the South Western District Bowling Association. The A division starts tomorrow, December 0, while the B division commences December 16. Matches list Peak Hill, Forbes, Canowindra and Grenfell among others with various byes and pairings. Also notes church service times for Forbes parish and local optician services.
Lord Rothermere appeals in The Daily Mail for Britain to avoid hasty action on Edward's marriage and potential abdication, praising Mr. Baldwin's責 authority while urging sympathetic human consideration and prudent handling of the king's matrimonial intentions.
The Forbes Associated Agents report fat lamb and suckera sales in September and October totalled 00 187 with regular fortnightly yarded drafts attended by Sydney and Melbourne buyers. The letter from R B Entwisle defends the district’s fat lamb industry, citing Carrawablty and Silverteigh station prices and weights, and urges correction of a misimpression from a Melbourne Journal photo caption.
Crowds in Downing Street carried signs shouting We want our King as King Edward’s abdication looms. The period sees a constitutional rift between the King and Parliament with no clear choice from the monarch. Lord Rothermere and Beaverbrook press push pro king sentiment. Prayers sought guidance in churches while Commons debates Baldwin’s resignation and possible alternative ministries.
Canberra reports the Federal Cabinet met to discuss the constitutional crisis with Prime Minister Lyons stating ministers await Baldwin’s Commons statement. If the King abdicates, Parliament will be asked to pass an Imperial Act to govern the succession to the Duke of York and prevent Edward from reaching the Throne.
A small group in Forbes is forming a model engineering club to create a miniature fleet. Led by B D Dearman, the club’s Sydney trained leader, the ensemble works on boats including a Nabiin yacht tied to royal travel memory. Destman, a former Sydney engineer, aims to launch around half a dozen vessels on the lagoon within two months.
Mr. O G Rienits, longtime Land Office staff member, tendered his resignation from the Forbes Literary Institute at a Friday meeting citing personal departure from the dietiet. The group discussed interim arrangements and praised his past work on the book subcommittee. Mrs. Rienits and Mr. Rienits were wished success in their future plans as the institute faced leadership changes.
The Strand Theatre hosts a new Hollywood comedy team led by Frank Morgan and Cicely Courtneidge in The Perfect Centhemag. Morgan is a familiar figure from Tepe Marietta and other films, while Courtneidge makes her American debut, paired with Cleely Court neldee in the English production.
A local garden fete drew residents to the park on a sunny afternoon to enjoy music, games, and refreshments. Organizers reported strong turnout and thanked volunteers for their work in staging the community event.
A Friday start in the Test match at Grisbane sees England struggle at 24 for 3 before Leyland Ames and Barnett rally to 158. Australia reply slowly, reaching 161 with Fingleton 61 not out and McCabe 37 not out as stumps end day two. England bowlers Verity and Voce lead the attack while Australia rely on Badcock, Bradman, and McCabe to steady the innings.
Aged 62, Professor A Lodge brother of the late Sir Oliver Lodge, a psychic phenomena investigator, arrived at Galway on the way to visit his son at Forbes. The remark about laymen and the occult frames the context of the journey.
Coroner Mr. Arthur H. Sam holds an inquiry into the death of Peter Edward Nilon of Bogan Gate Road. The 164 year old rider died from a broken neck after his pony galloped into a barbed wire gate near Bolam Farm. Witnesses included Nell Bolam and relatives, with evidence pointing to an accidental death caused by the gate incident.
A light cattle yarding of 80 head with mixed quality. Prices slipped for plain quality but firm for good beef. Notable buyers included J T Woods and W Hanlon Co with steers and cows trading around 5/18 to 6/0 per head. The pig market on November 7 showed a slight advance amid small consignments and a similar trend into December.
The Strand Theatr presents an outdoor drama adaptation of Call of the Wild featuring Michael Whalen and Jean Muir with Jim Summerville Charlee Winoinger John Carradine Jane Darwell and Thomas Beck. Shows run Wednesday and Thursday nights.
The Strand presents P G Wodehouse’s farce Piccadilly Jim starring Robert Montgomery in an eight reel comedy. The hysterical satire follows an American author amid chaotic romantic escapades and mistaken identities with witty dialogue.
Mr L L Brooke successor to W H Nott as Bank of New South Wales manager at Forbes, receives farewell in Singleton. A large Catholic Hall gathering honors his seven years in Singleton with civic and club figures praising his community work and promotion. A soldiers' sendoff and various speakers extend best wishes for his new posting and continued success.
Paling’s suggests practical Christmas gifts for home use enhancing comfort and beauty. Highlighted items include refrigerators washing machines ironing machines and radios plus avenues for social entertainment with musical instruments and related appliances. The firm, well known across the state for quality and service, promotes enduring, useful presents.
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