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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

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Forbes youth fined for indecent language in Lachlan Street

Patrick Hush, 16 pleaded guilty at Forbes Boiler Court before Mr M J Ryan to using indecent language on December 6 in Lachlan Street. He was fined £2 10s plus 8d court costs and ordered to pay if he could not immediately. Conable Peterkin said he was with three other men near a hotel entrance when the language was used. Constable noted women and children nearby and that the public scene occurred as crowds returned from the pictures.

Preyfus Patrick Hush Forbes M. J. Fyan Lachlan Street Peterkin Abe Veensee Rus

Heaven's Bells Bringing Praise From Readers

Advocate staff reports reader congratulations for last Friday's feature on district school events. Principal Bre Avelline of Muriel Brothers College thanks the paper for compiling school facts and wishes the staff happiness in the coming season.

Advocate Connerton Muriel Brothers’ College Bir

Not Fit for Registration Describes Unregistered Truck Case

Percy Wakefeld of Parkes faced Portes Police Court on Tuesday before Mr M J Ivan P M charged with driving an unregistered motor truck. Police Sergeant Pollard testified the vehicle’s registration had expired. Wakefeld said he bought the truck a week earlier and planned repairs before registering it. He was ordered to pay £2 2s and 5s 6d costs. The notice lists a forthcoming Arm visit to Sydney and local engagements.

Percy K. Wakefeld Parkesman Portes M. J. Ivan P.M. Bergeant V. Pollard Wakefield Pollard Ita

Smashed Engine Brings Farmers To Court

A court case centers on damages after a farm engine was removed for use by Darcy and later returned damaged. Plaintiff Doyle alleges extensive engine damage including broken mass casting and cracked cylinder after a paddock lease and negotiations with Darcy. He cites costs for cartage, repairs, and related expenses while denying responsibility for the engine’s condition.

Danny Darcy Tim Doyle Darey Darcy Uhat Mel Gurey Jennson'a Corkuedae

Cyclist Dies After Heavy Fall in Flint Street

Morris G. Belland of Clement Street died at Forbes District Hospital after a Friday fall while riding home from work. He struck his head on a stone, fracturing his skull, during the accident. He leaves a wife, a daughter Thelma, and a son Ernest. A remaining son Leslie is noted as killed in a prior incident. The burial was conducted at the Church of England section with Rev AB White officiating.

Flint Street Morris G. Belland Clement Street Forbes District Hospital Belland John Charles Chitett Thelma Ernest Leslie Fort Myo LiEnarbance Church of England AB White AO. Jones

CAMP HILL FIRE AT MR MEILLON RESIDENCE

A fire sparked by debris near the Meillon home on Church Street spread to honeysuckle and vines, threatening a log house and dry grass. Fire brigades battled the blaze. Miss Yvonne Parmentier fell into a ditch while helping and injured her ankle, later treated with X rays but no broken bone found.

FR. Meillon Church Street Yvonne Parmentier Mosman Mellon Ghee Forbes

Pool Excitement Amid Club Relay Crowds

Milling on concourses crowds watched male and female swimmers at the Olympic Pool on Wednesday night. The main event was the clubmen's relay with six members per team. Banks won the race with a dramatic finish as Gibson from Banks overtook Woods to clinch victory. the meet also featured women’s events led by Miss Aine Maguire and runners-up Miss Burkett and Miss Eileen Py Mont. The Meadow pool aims toward the Meagher relay cup, with six swimmers listed for the contenders: D. Johnson, H. Walsh, A. Jolie, J. Gibson, H. Griged, B. Woods, B. Bowler, B. Stein.

Sexen Sae Krogih Banks Chigge Comets Grigea Woods Te Orices Jack Gibson Banke Foel Staelf Hoarne Gibson Aril Woods Elayed Sosom Aine Maguire Burkett Eileen Pymont Meadow Forbes D. Johinson BH. Walsh A. Jolie J. Gibson H. Griged B. Woods B. Bowler B. Stein

Stolen new truck linked to J King in Forbes area

A new Wility truck owned by Mr. J King of the Jomalong Sire Cowell star disappeared after being towed from Lachlan and Rankin Streets on Wednesday morning. Police were notified but could not locate it. later found abandoned near Rankin Street rear lane and shows the odometer reading six to seven miles. The motive remains unknown.

J. King Jomalong Sire Cowell Star Lachlan Rankin Streets Forbes Rankin Street Mrr

Forbes Hosts Monster Berry Dance Cyclist Meet

Forbes and district residents are invited to a monster berry dance night supporting a local hospital. Miss Daphne Jon Bathurst’s cyclin g champion leads a special Forbes visit with Miss Cecy Harvey defending the Western ladies’ championship over one mile. Grandstand shelter provides comfort for spectators as a day of sport unfolds.

Forbes Amie Daphne Jon Bathurst Mer Cecy Harvey

A Christmas Gift for Dad Remedy Ad

A Christmas gift pitch offers RLU Jt money check guarantee remedy for rheumatism lumbago neuritis or gout. Free booklet with full details obtainable from John Meagher & Co Pty Ltd and Napton's Pharmacy.

John Meagher & Co. Pty., Ltd Napton Pharmocy

Farewell to Rev Costello at Forbes Parish Church

Parishioners bid farewell to Rev J H Costello after 11 years at St Andrew's Presbyterian Forbes as he prepares to take the Bondi charge. A wallet of notes for the minister and gifts for Mrs Costello and their daughter Enid were presented by the church and Women’s Guild. Costello praised the ambulance service and urged Forbes residents to support the humane work while noting his plans for a new chapter at Bondi.

Forbes J. H. Costello General Assembly Bondi Rev. Costelle St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Mir Mra. Costelle A P Steel Ciureti England A. Clarke Steel Bev Costello Boni Mra. Costello

Charmeean Face Powder Promises Perfection and Longevity

Women are told that Charmeean face powder, priced at 2/8 per box, offers premier ingredients and rare perfume Charmosin. The ad claims it conceals age signs, stays on for hours, and suits plain or aging skin with a subtle, modern appearance in multiple shades including a suntan option.

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