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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
3
An Appeal to maintain bright skin is made, stressing that beauty links to facial clarity. The piece critiques wallflowers at dances and urges use of Advocate stationery products for polished appearance.
Edward Williams aged man pleaded guilty to being drunk and faced a second charge for insulting Constable Porter in Forbes. He allegedly shouted you’re the bloke they call Hitler while being escorted to the station. Williams was fined £1 or two days hard labor for insulting language and £10 for drunkenness, with one day imprisonment in default.
The report covers the five sided rifle match held Sunday on the focal range with two teams competing. The Al Miller Cup was awarded in connection with the event and limited to Forbes Rifle Club members. Mr TE Grane claimed the trophy for the third time in four years of the competition.
Hugh Sylvester Robb admitted stealing lucerne from HM Sharp in a local Police Court hearing. The magistrate imposed a 5 shillings fine and ordered Robb to compensate Sharp for the value of the lucerne. Two first offenders related to the same matter faced proceedings under the Crimes Act.
A Victoria Park Sunday gathering ended with four young men arrested by police for drunkenness or indecent language. Joseph Higgett and James Crippin Huggett faced the more serious charge. Crippin pleaded guilty and was fined, with payment due in a month. The other drunkenness case was adjourned.
In the Police Court on Tuesday James Hay applied under the Ternary Act for possession of premises occupied by Mrs Edwards. Hay did not appear and counsel for the defendant asked for the case to be struck out with a condition that the matter could be revived if the applicant returns with a satisfactory explanation for his non attendance.
Staff and plants compare favorably to city standards. Discussion covers four printing requirements with UB as the supplier.
Treasurer C C Whiteley reports a drop in the hospital current account from 31 to 18 during the month. Totals include subsidy 250, patient contributions 107 14 10, and 50 from the contributions scheme, with 41011 paid for the previous month. Matron A W Reid notes 13 patients treated, 8 females 75 males, daily average 4 3, 31 outdoor patients, and £7619 in fees.
Forbes bowlers traveled to Par kes for a pennant match and secured an easy win over rivals Ubese in a naval sporting spirit. The scoreline lists Forbes players including Broadbent Davidson Tickoer Paddison and many peers finishing 1472.
The article outlines a medical reform plan focusing on universal care and germ control. It mentions local agents Knapton's Pharmacy and John Meagher and Co as organizers, with references to a public committee and ongoing efforts to educate and implement health measures.
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