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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
8
In Forbes Court on Tuesday morning E G Glasson was fined £3 plus costs for failing to destroy rabbits on his property. Glasson wished to plead guilty, with E H Glasson appearing for the P P Board.
Andrew Morris was fined 6 shillings plus 10 shillings 6 pence for driving without a light and for professional fees, while Thomas Charters received a similar penalty for riding a bicycle without a light after failing to appear. Charters quipped about wanting a moonlight night as the sergeant reminded him that a light is required between sunset and sunrise.
Richard Johnson, a vagrant described as a half starved Maltese type, was brought to the Forbes dock on a charge of lacking lawful visible support. Found four miles out along Greyfell Road with two others, he admitted coming from up the line and said he had not worked for three months. Police noted prior complaints and possible arson along his route. Johnson appeared mentally weak and potentially dangerous, spoke in broken English, and was given three months at Gatworth goal.
Henry N Crowe sued Herbert Shoebridge for 27 pounds 17 shillings 6p rent. Shoebridge countered with 24 pounds 17 shillings 6p claiming fencing work owed under a verbal 19 mile contract at 45 pounds per mile, with Crowe paying 15 pounds by cheque and Shoebridge seeking balance. Court found for Crowe, awarding 21 pounds 10 shillings 6p plus witness costs. verdict recorded after adjournment to verify cheques.
Minister F A Chaffey releases three year tick eradication figures for the North Coast quarantine area. Fresh outbreaks fell from 246 in 1922 to 211 in 1923, bullock teams reduced from 52 to 22, and current year shows 117 holdings with fresh ticks. Only 25 animals found infested in quarantine zones. 769,262 cattle examined quarter to Sept 30. 49,087 sprayed. 145,073 dipped. 134 infested. Cooperation of stock owners cited. plans for renewed campaign with NSW, Queensland, and Commonwealth backing.
A well dressed man buys clothes in Torben from Les Davis, while Stetnon bats supply a wide stock at the Up-to-Date Mercery on Templar Stract, where every buyer leaves with exactly what they want.
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