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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
1
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South Australia, the far West, and Victoria sent land-hungry farmers to Forbes this week. Four men arrived as the Lachlan Valley’s productivity boost lures buyers, but available land near town is scarce. Water and development are constrained as a few families hold large parcels, while government replies on the land issue remain evasive.
Nelson Eddy stars opposite Jeanette MacDonald in Naughty Marietta at the Strand Theatre tonight for a two night engagement. Also showing are A Day at the Races and Tall Timbers with Tall Timbers described as a dramatic romance filmed in Nature's stronghold and featuring Shirley Richards and Frank Leighton.
The Lachlan Valley closer settlement program remains distant with no government action to acquire Forbes district holdings. A letter from Mr Elliott outlines policy favoring local negotiation, while the Lands Amendment Bill advances to improve closer settlement by enabling government land acquisition and staged payments. Local advisory committees are named to assess properties and report suitability for settlement, with Forbes district members listed.
Wednesday meeting of the Forbes Development League reviewed its activities for LaET. Chairman J M Trevor thanked a few supporters for sustaining the group and noted its work for the town and district. The league aims to keep authorities informed on local matters and petitions the state for closer collaboration.
Two young boys sustained fractures in separate town incidents on Wednesday. Barry Bymer seven, of Underwood Street, fractured his left leg after falling from a fever he was biting, and Douglas Dwyer five, playing near a motor truck, had a heavy iron piece strike his right forearm. Both were conveyed to hospital by ambulance officers. Since month start the ambulance wagon has logged at least 26 such cases, up to yesterday morning.
Thecca Swimming Club held a 20 yards relay handicap at the Pool on Wednesday night with four teams competing. Clarke’s team narrowly won for Meagher’s from Frank Field of Banks, with Grigg and Dunn’s teams taking the remaining places. Handicaps favored Banks 24 seconds, Meagher’s 10, Grigg’s 4, while Dunn’s faced penalties. Teams included Griggs Murphy Woods Thomas, Field Lambert Jolie Hood, Ison Teon Burke Farrand Johnson Woo Brocque, Road. Junior dash featured five juniors, John Waldron defeating Eli Caldwell with Jones third. winner’s time 30 seconds. Seniors swim 110 yards freestyle handicap to be conducted on Sunday. juniors race full bathers distance. Pool at 10 o’clock noted.
At Forbes Ambulance committee meeting Mr A J Meagher voiced a plan to link Parkes and Forbes for ambulance runs. He urged Ministerial visit context, proposed Parkes contacting Forbes to send a local wagon, and suggested Eugowora Alliance be handled from Parkes to ease coverage. The motion by Meagher and Sitcel directed Parkes to initiate contact.
Entries for the cycling carnival at Bundey sports ground include ten riders from Cowra led by a noted VWiniicer, with Forbes fans recalling his brilliance last year. Walker, a strong sprinter, may clash with Parkes’ Bradden in a highlight sprint. Roy Levitt from Dubbo will attack Greta faures for six miles unpaced and take part in other events. Ossie Meeth also competes. Junior two miles features Parkes Juniors, while Harry Gray and Ken Pornwell from the old home town prepare for the Brat time event.
A Wednesday night session at the Ambulance Station launched the first aid course. Ann McClean led as instructor while 17 townspeople from various walks joined the initial practice on bandages and basic care. Future meetings will be held weekly at 8 o'clock with open invitations to join.
The Closer Settlement Advisory Committee urged District Surveyor to investigate Crown lands within the district for possible closer settlement. Mr Palmer moved that the League inform the Premier the issue remains stalemate and that land be acquired if voluntary offers fail. The group also thanked the Premier for irrigation work and pressed action on reviving land for clever settlement with no progress reported on Wylde’s Plains and Periaborng schemes.
The annual rifle shoot between Forbes Blue Club and 6th Light Horse will be held on the local range this Sunday December 19 with a banquet at the Albion Hotel afterward. Participants include Lieut England and numerous named shooters from the 6th Light Horse and various clubs, plus invited guests.
At a special meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council Ald. HR Ford was re elected mayor for the fifth successive year without opposition. The council also elected Dr H Beddie as Shire President with Dr G Grimth deputy. Ald J L Planner named Deputy Mayor. three new aldermen Butler Webb Giron welcomed.
Thousands seek ideal women’s gifts this Christmas and Charmosan caskets promise easy purchase. Casket No 1 holds a face powder and costs 2/6, No 2 adds a Creme Charmosa and costs 3/8, No 3 includes a face powder and Creme Charmosan jar for h] over the counter. All are wrapped in cellophane in six colors.
The secretary Mr W J Green advised that the Registrar of Cooperative Societies approved the application for registration and formal arrangements. The cooperative plans to commence operations as negotiations with the society continue.
Fifty women gathered Monday evening to bid Mrs B. Pooley farewell before she and her husband relocate to Anneline. A dainty supper was served and guests praised her friendship. Mrs Ford welcomed guests, Mrs Douglas and Beryl Shuter sang, and Mesdames Brooke and Phillips played piano.
A brief notice notes the Gartrell White Christmas cake tin promotion ending on March 11. The item was advertised as a limited time offer with pricing and location details omitted in the traceable OCR.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Aniacid Powder as a rapid cure for indigestion gastritis dyspepsia and flatulence. It claims three actions: neutralizing excess acidity soothing stomach walls with kaolin and aiding digestion. Consumers urged to buy a large canister today for 2 shillings 1d.
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