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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

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Forbes Youth Dawson Faces Court Over Disorderly Conduct

Thomas Dawson an 18 year old Forbes youth faced court after using indecent language in Lachlan Street and resisting arrest when a von Stable was called. He was fined £2 for the language and £2 for resistance, with time to pay if a £1 surety is provided. Constable Peterkin said Dawson and others disrupted at the Australia Hotel amid a crowd, and Dawson was linked to local disorderly conduct and associations with town youths.

Thomas Dawson Forbes Lachlan Street Von Dawson M. J. MacAuley CPS Peteckin Ono Australia Hotel Heendee Peterkin Dowson Te Town

Travellers Arrested for Trespass at Forbes Yard

Maxwell Telford aged 21 and James Davis aged 18 were arrested at Forbes railway yard for trespassing. Police found Telford with a pass book showing a low balance and over £13 in cash on him. Davis carried more than £6. They were hidden in a goods truck containing general merchandise including tobacco. Each was fined £3 or six days hard labour.

Maxwell Telford Forbes Railway Yard Pss James Davis Focal Yard Mera HE. Ford A. J. Meagher

Ald Ford Re elected Unopposed as Mayor of the Council

The council fixes the mayoral allowance at £120 per annum and reelects Ald Ford unopposed after nominations. Ald Green’s motion and words from Ald Dunts plus others praise Ford’s leadership, cite planned projects like Central Tableland Water Scheme and electricity for Lachlan Valley centers, and outline committee appointments and meeting cadence for the coming term.

Ald Ford Gunn Flannery

Forbes Intermediate High School Raises Grade Level

At a function attended by Parents and Citizens Association, Forbes Intermediate High School announced by Principal MLC Levy that the school has been raised from third to second grade starting the new year. This reflects pupil growth and signals planned building improvements in the 1934 29 financial year.

Forbes Intermediate High School Mlc. L Levy

Visiting Committee To Forbes Ambulance District

Inspector Pyie proposed a standing visiting committee to inspect Forbes District Ambulance buildings and plant and report monthly, aligning with Forbes District Hospital affairs. Superintendent Wheeler supported the plan, and Mel Pype and J. J. Turner moved to implement it with a designated committee member for the coming month.

Pyie Forbestrict Forbes District Hospital Wheeler Mel, Pype J. J. Turner

Ambulance Station Purchase Backed by Bank Deal

At Forbes a committee reports the Ambulance Station purchase agreement with the Commonwealth Bank signed on November 23 with a £100 deposit. The board plans no mortgage, stamp duty saved, and work to fit out premises may begin after December 14 approval. Clifton objects, claiming a special meeting should have occurred before signing.

Cameron New South Wales Ambulance Transport Service Board Forbes Forbes Committee J. H. Costello Commonwealth Bank Atchiler Auawe Duvc W.S.W. Ambulance Transport Service Board FP. West D. Jollte Ball Clifton Teo Blenaeo

Tourist Hurt At Weir Reserve Crash Atop Bank

A motor tour near Weir Reserve South Por posed tragedy when Thomas Bailey and his wife were injured. Bailey was knocked over by his own car after removing chocks, suffering severe leg lacerations and chest injuries. He was rushed to Forbes District Hospital. The car rolled, dragged a bystander to the riverbank before tipping over the bank with wheels dropping over. onlookers assisted and called emergency services.

Thomas Bailey Uhe Weir South Porsees Forbes District Owen

Forbes swimmers shine at first carnival of season

Junior reps Bob McLennan and Bert Ruttley led Forbes District Amateur Swimming Club at the season opener in Parkes. Ruttley won the 40 metres junior handicap, McLennan rallied to place, while Jack Gibson clocked 45 seconds to win the seniors 50 metres handicap. Junior relay teams won heats and finals, with Gibson Walsh Grigg Jolie among finalists, though Forbes were disappointed with trophies.

Forbes Parkes and District Weelnesiday Bob McLennan Bert Ruttleyeven Ruttley Utyie McLennan Jack Gibson Ben Walsh Bryson Stein Ron Smith McLennan Herold Grigg Albert Jollie J. Gibson B. Walsh

Wheat Receivals at Caragabal Silos Decline This Year

Figures from Cuormtabal officer Ralph Swinbourne show wheat receipts to December this year fell short of last year. Total 166193 bushels versus 0ree bushels, with a peak delivery of 14161 bushels on November 24 and 25171 on November 20. Heaviest sample from Shannon A Sona Pry Ltd at Rappy Valley weighed 7 pounds per bushel for Ford variety, described as very fine clean, plump and true to type.

Alps Cuormtabal Imr Ralph Swinbourne Loy Shannon A Sona Pry Ltd Rappy Valley Grenfell Ford

Three Buildings Under Construction

The society progresses with three cottages under erection and others in planning. First advances of 1000 have been paid and a second round is expected to reach members soon. Buildings will follow society aims to provide moderate weekly outlays for members to own homes rather than pay rent.

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