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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
12
Overseer McKellar and Shire Engineer Booth plan action after reports of wear on the Suspension Bridge. The decking needs repairs and all wires require tightening due to riders swinging on and driving motor bikes over the structure.
The Forbes examination of pianoforte and singing featured Mrs Le Lievre guiding thirteen pupils. Ena Bauer earned the Associate in Pianoforte diploma, while Mrs L L Churton passed senior singing with honors. Various grades show high marks from Daisy Woods to Olive Nock, with multiple honors noted. A coronial inquiry report in The Western Sun last Tuesday found death by self-inflicted action amid mental aberration for John Joseph Buckley.
Health Inspector Co Press reported at the Cornell meeting that drains in North Circle Jile and Farnell St were cleaned and kerosene treated to destroy mosquitoes. He noted residual breeding risk, suggested weekly kerosene spreading, and described foul odour from decaying grass after storms affecting nearby residents.
Tremendous and moving drama Journey's End screens at the Strand Theatre Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The review lauds its simple natural power and crowd appeal, calling it a towering achievement in storytelling.
Forbes aldermen re elected Thomson as mayor at a special council session noting progress had been too rapid earlier. AML Hines named de Jphia speech returning thanks as Byrnes pledged support, with a promise to balance the budget and keep finances within the council’s means.
The report covers the December 17 wool sale with 6287 bales including attractive clips and fine staple fleece. Prices reached a top of 26 for MEO F. MASONS "Llue Nobby" with soft handling and good character. other fleece lines quoted at 20d and 189d. Competition widespread with Japan weak and France lower. A cessation of sales is planned until January 5. Wishing shareholders and clients a prosperous new year as values for wool, wheat, and stock are expected to rise in 1944.
The Forbes Municipal Hani presents a Sunday night program at Victoria Park featuring DLE and CP Home rewards, a reception by Herman, Sacred and Christman Hymns, Robin Hood by de Koven, The Choristers by Phelpal, Hallmar by Eatita, Around the Corner by Powell, fox tram, and God Save the King.
Forbes miniature golf links on Rankin Street begins today and runs until Christmas Eve at 10 30 p m. The event offers three surprise prizes for the finalists with a first prize and a second prize also promised.
A styled envelope contains three numbers lodged today in Adverate Office for a gaming draw. Players receive a different number each time, with numbers matching those in the sealed envelope. Winners to be announced from the links at 10 30 Tuesday night, with the BeASOL committee present.
Sunday schedule lists Forbes at 11am with Anthem Christiang Awake, Wirringa at 3pm with Anthem We Have Seen Hin Star, and Forbes again at 720 pm. Rev E. T. Chapmai leads.
Prizes valued at pounds seventeen shillings tenpence. Final matches of Pirat Rownd to be played tonight at the Links from sunset. Second Heat to start with listed competitors. Penalty strokes counted. Players may move the ball back from hazards but not forward. Semifinal draw for partners on Monday night with the Final Handball to be replayed Tuesday night if weather permits. Who will be our champion miniature golf player.
The Kiddies Week competition at Forbes miniature golf is open to all children under 11 years. It runs on Christmas Eve with a 12 o clock start and winners announced that evening. Special prizes awarded for best boy and best girl score cards and for nearest score. Children may submit multiple score cards and mark them plainly.
The Forbes CWA met in the Rest Room last Saturday to elect officers and discuss matters. Mrs Woods was re elected president with Meadamea Beddie W J Green and Milas Speck as vice presidents. Miss Thomas and Baron Benson reelected as treasurer and secretary. The balance sheet showed a solid position. Saturday teas will continue in summer with no further meetings before March 1. Mrs Woods gave a strong address on movement progress. Forbes Friendly Societies plan a New Year Eve dance at Forbes Town Hall to raise funds for Forbes District Hospital with entry 8 shillings for gentlemen and 2 shillings for ladies baskets.
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