24 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
1
A shop advertises low prices on a range of Trimings for wrecks and Cunbiona yard. Buttons with elastic per yard. Childrens handkerchiefs and bloomers. Womens bloomers and frocks. Mens shirts, singlets, and socks. Aprons, bloomers, and jackets. Bargains urged with reminders to release lay-bys before closing. Christmas wishes to customers.
Forbes District Hospital secretary Mr W J Thomson had a miraculous escape when his car crashed into a tree on Willow Avenue near North Condobola Road. He suffered a strained back and shock, while the Buick suffered extensive damage including a bent front axle and torn mudguard. windscreen glass broke, but he was unhurt by the biting of his pipe.
A Quandialla report highlights a prize distribution at Bbmbi school with a dress ball, praising teacher Mr W Teen and the committee for a successful year. Lola Conn, a 13k-year-old Convent student, earned top marks and a state medal in collation. FICCADILLY Moonlight Carnival at St Brigid’s grounds featured a grand Xmas Tree, Santa, stalls, and prizes.
Forbes endures a spell of hot summer weather with daily readings rising from 05 degrees to 98 degrees and exceeding the century mark on Wednesday. Yesterday’s high reached 107 degrees at 1 pm, while forecasts warn of continued heat wave conditions across western districts. The piece notes potential strain on holiday activity and mentions a proposed Olympic warming pool as a future fires favorite with meat people during Xmas habidars.
Plans for the Loyal Hotel at Forbes were submitted to the Licensing Court. The council suggested altering the building line to improve the Lachlan Hankin intersection sweep. Mr Callaway attended and said Toohey's Ltd would proceed per the original plan if approved. Tenders closed on the 22nd. work to begin in January pending council endorsement.
Bedgerabong hosted the match after a wavering start as Monwonga chased back a 42 first innings deficit. Monwonga led 179 total with standout bowling by Mt. Shaney 6 for 16 and C Hodges 5 for 24, while Bedgerabong closed with three wickets to spare.
Narromine cricketers will meet the local XI at 10:30 am next Sunday on the turf wicket. The visitors face Parkes on Monday, December 27, as Bedgerabong hosts the Picnic Race Club annual Day meeting with the first race at 7:18 pm and luncheon to follow. Secretary EB reports strong club entries and confirms weights and race books are available from the Advocate office.
Dozens of farmers carriers and silo workers met at Garema Hall to rally against wheat handling delays caused by a truck shortage and full silos. They urged immediate removal of stacking restrictions and expansion of country silos or terminal facilities at key rail junctions to speed deliveries and reduce congestion.
Local minor breaches arose from temporary illness and later remedied. Arthur L. Thomas and Vivian Reid owed similar sums for failing to return expired motor lorry registration plates. A dealer kept an old lorry plate beyond due date after trading in Reid’s vehicle. Arthur G. Hanns faced costs for failing to renew his motor car registration, though the plate has since been returned.
A busy evening featured singing and acting praised as of high order, followed by a hall filled for dancing. A district Christmas event brought joy to about 60 children with a book collection presented to each, and recognitions for Erin Peasing, Tam Mod, Maceden, and Williams Cnet.
Forbes announces a £100 cycle carnival on January 3 to showcase top riders from Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand. Notable entrants include Jack Cremina the Dominion sprint champion and ex-Olympian Bob Broadbent. local riders from Forbes and surrounding districts also plan to compete with a grand dance to cap the event.
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