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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
2
Excursion trains depart Sydney with return options based on distance. Returns over 20 miles must be completed within 42 days from issue, while shorter itineraries allow returns within seven days. W J Morrin serves as secretary.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction an intestate estate of William Thomas Samuel of Jemalong Station Forbes is notified. Creditors must send written claims to the Public Trustee by January 15, 1923, after which assets will be distributed. Public Trustee not liable for assets distributed without notice. T. W. Garrett Public Trustee Culwulla Chambers Sydney 12 December 1933. Also assorted local adverts for clothing, footwear, and motorcycles.
The Railway Department announces cheap trains to Sydney and intermediate stations for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Handbills with full details are now available from station masters.
Forbes P. P. Board met yesterday with a lengthy business sheet discussed. A full report will appear in the next issue. Present were Messrs J D Low chairman A S Wheatley B M Humfrey EB Davis and J Townsend.
The Forbes Advocate will not be published on Tuesday next December 26 nor on Tuesday January 2, 1924. The interruption allows the staff a brief festive season respite.
Tenders for six months supplies were accepted at the committee meeting including groceries by Andersen and Foreman, meat by T. J. Webb, milk by Mr. Ray, and bread. closing date for tenders is Saturday next.
At the Cudal police court before Mr Helm P.M a number of residents were fined two pounds and eight pence for not stamping receipts issued to the Boree shire Council. Most faced two charges. The cases warn that stamping is required for payments of two pounds or more even when cheques are used.
Constanie Pulter of Camp Hill Lane entered H G Mitchell’s gate and stole a rug valued at £2 from a sleeping-out room. He claimed to have been drinking pinkie and asked for money. Charged at Bathurst police court, he was sentenced to one month hard labor in Bathurst Gaol.
All stock owners and landholders liable for ratings in Forbes Pastures Protection District must submit a return on the prescribed form to the Secretary by January 10, 1923. Penalty for neglect is £20. Forms available at Petty Sessions or Police Stations, or from T Lozell, Secretary.
The undersigned solicitors announce office closures from Saturday December 23 to Saturday January 1923, inclusive. Names listed: D. J. Moloney, J. Robinson, C. T. H. Broderick, Reymond Meillon.
Inspector Dowling reported at yesterdays Forbes P. P. Board meeting that glock remain healthy and many fats persist in the district despite a long dry spell. Harvesting is underway with some crops yielding. a good hay harvest is cut. Rabbits are decreasing, prosecutions targeted owners who neglect stock and grass, foxes gather at water but do not attack sheep.
A deputation from the Agricultural Bureau and Farmers & Settlers' Association urged the Minister to select Parkes as the site for an agricultural high school. Mr Bruntnell said the broader question of agricultural high schools was under consideration and he would provide Parkes with an estimate and visit later to confer with locals.
A package labeled Sleep Meter Alarm Clock arrived Wed gy, but contained a brown snake measuring about 5 feet 6 inches. The incident occurred on Mr W Black’s property at Wedgerabong, with the snake sent for inspection. The tale mentions a 7 foot brown snake prior, suggesting a potential record.
A fifth alarm in a week sounded at 11 20 as Forbes firemen responded but found no water and did not enter. The fire destroyed the home and contents of Mr J Henderson near Bray’s old property, except for a detached kitchen, believed insured.
Christmas mail should be posted early to avoid congestion. Forbes Post Office will be closed Christmas Day with limited hours on Boxing Day December 28 from 9 am to 4 pm for postal and telegraphic business only. No money orders or savings bank service. No postman deliveries. Telephone exchange operates as usual.
Meter Ed, Weaver & Co. and J. Keane announce a clearing sale at Pine Park on Wednesday January 17. J.T. Woods and J.C. Keane hold a clearing sale for Mr. WH Sly at Caroobalgie on Tuesday January 30. Final reminder of the delaying sale at Wongajong tomorrow at 11 o’clock. The entire stock, plant, furniture and farm sundries will be sold after the property has been disposed. Luncheon provided.
Forbes Intermediate High School held a school break-up in the town hall supper room with the Mayor Alderman J C Keane clergy and visitors attending. An orderly program of toasts featured promising student oratory. The headmaster Mr Melville presented Sister Cunningham a £50 hospital cheque and the Mayor gave Madge Ewing trophies won at the Sydney High Schools Sports meet where Forbes ranked third among country schools in athletics.
At the Forbes Parents and Citizens Association meeting Rev L Peacork presiding, Alderman J C Keene was congratulated on becoming mayor. A £10 donation from the Forbes Repatriation Committee was allocated to a school honor roll and Forbes Hospital funds. The idea of a reference library to house books was discussed, possible Government support proposed, but deferred to February annual meeting.
Tomorrow night at the Strand Theatre Mildred Harris stars in Habit a drama of a woman who loses luxury and marriage and seeks a new path Violet Hops appears in The Scarlet Lady a full romance. The Man They Could Not Hang screens tonight a true life story about John Lee with vocal performances by Steg Roberts. Friday features Yvonne Pavis in Circumstances an Australian film noted for its suspense and human kindness.
Forbes district news reports Mr Tom Bowler hospitalised with pneumonia after a night in Forbes Hospital. Ald Win Betta elected Molong mayor for a fourth term. Dr Colvin becomes Orange’s new mayor. Several residents plan holidays, moves, and a large property sale. Death of William Kelly, age 15 months, from diphtheria noted. Board grants Mr J Fell a £6 6s bonus for minute reduction work. Nurse staffing updates at Forbes Hospital and a farewell to teacher Miss M Wilson at Yarrangong Provisional School with a silver cake token and thanks.
The case against Allan Blewart Vagne on a charge of pretences to obtain £6 from Edward Green with intent to defraud was called at the local police court before Mr Helm P.M. Prosecutor Mr Melillon and Wellington’s Mr W P Kelly defended for the accused, with Mr J Moloney. The defence contends the cheque related to a gambling debt in a game of hur aris at Smiths billiard room. The hearing was not concluded at press time.
A brief notice announces a range of new spring and summer suttings at moderate prices. The brief highlights stylish designs and affordable options for shoppers seeking updated apparel.
In Forbes and Calare the outcome shifted as counting progressed with Labor gaining a lead in Calare but not yet secure. The Nationalists, Liberal and Country parties may again form the government while the Country Party may hold the balance of power. Informal votes were high and voting procedures drew scrutiny as 844 votes were recorded by 4 pm.
A Sydney wire reports recent totals showing Lavelle 9316 and Howse 7714 with Pigott 4712, while over two thousand absent votes push Nationalists toward dominance with about 20 seats and Labor around 28. Country Party 13, Liberal 4. Massey-Greene not confirmed. Senate hints favor Labor in NSW. anti-Labor bloc may reach nineteen. Prime Minister pledges effort to consolidate anti-Labor gains. Riverina won by Country Party. Werriwa leaning Labor. Macquarie likely Nationalist. New England may elect Thomson on second preferences. Victoria shows mixed shifts. Gippsland to Country Party. Corton and Corangamite contested.
The report notes uncertainties in Ballarat and Kooyong, with Queensland doubts resolved in favor of Labor across Herbert and Marano. Brisbane favors Cameron, Tasmanian races in Denison and Franklin unsettled, Kalgoorlie still doubtful, and NSW Senate tallies show McDougall 173,120 Millen 196,042 Abbott 66,430 Garling 47,066 Dunn 34,820 Grant 11,452 Thomas 7,916 Rae 7,735 Crapp 3,696 Hedges 36,577 Howell 3,675.
Sydney Quarter Sessions hears a Sri Lankan youth charged with a serious Forbes offence on September 14. A.I.B. debates £76,000 for Sydney Showground buildings, lifting total debt to £160,000. Hail and tram revenue surpassed outlays by £60,072 last month. Over 19 years to 1920 Queen Victoria Buildings ran an annual loss of £9,370. South Coast dairymen protest to the Minister over departmental demands. inspectors may condemn factories but appeals are allowed. Victorian Railway Classification Board cuts basic wage from 19/6 to 13 a day. Michael Rush, former champion skater, dies at 79. Newcastle cafe boarders flee as a false alarm prompts no fire. About 200 acres of tobacco under crop, largely promising. Discussion in skipping circles favours releasing the riokehold crew of the Moerski from ten weeks’ imprisonment at Long Bay. A fire at Lustus’ shoe factory in Redfern causes £10,000 damage.
A large meeting outlined preliminary plans for St Patrick's Day sports next year to be held at Forbes on March 14. About £2000 in prize money will be distributed across trotting, athletics, cycling and miscellaneous events. Subcommittees were formed and full details will follow, aiming to surpass last year's Parkes success and boost Forbes.
Local notebook notes in Forbes describe 1923 calendars issued for fat cattle rounds and home use. Mentions parents with eligible children for Forbes Intermediate High School entrance and that some centres offer free public education. Also reports changes in local business management at Hulong Celebration Forbes and property leases, recent livestock sales, and market notes on sheep and cattle. Mentions Austen Pratley and a new Blue Excel motor cycle to Forbes with dealer Phil Holger.
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