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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1932
Page
1
Registered primary and secondary day and boarding school for girls. Located at Hite Street Orange, centrally heated with spacious grounds and full staff. Principal Miss Dorothy Knox MA Hons Melb. Soon reduced by 20 percent but standard maintained.
After this date all persons found trespassing on Vandart Hold Ino will be prosecuted without respect of persons. Persons removing boress or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost vigor of the law.
A 20 pound reward is offered for information leading to convinction of persons stealing stock from Wandary including sheep, horses and cattle. The notice names Walter H. and Stitt and mentions Weaver related printing services and stationery offerings by Advocate Craft Printers Lachlan Street.
Irregular shore figures of prospectors crouch along Lake Forbes as they pan for gold during the week. Miners report finds, with mixed evidence about whether the metal appeared after winter deposits or was always there, drawing men drawn to the lake in pursuit of wealth.
The article reports rising anxiety in the United States over the Sino Japanese conflict centered on Shanghai. It notes Japanese rejection of two English American proposal points, U.S. Navy assurances to Chinese authorities, and a Japanese reply accepting three points but resisting further mobilization delays.
The Municipal Council ordered the old Rankin Street shop adjoining Mr. Arthur Hughes Ironmongery to be pulled down within 14 days. Health Inspector Press described extensive brick decay, crumbling parapets, eroded wall sections, and fire damage making the building dangerous to the public. Owner is Mr Patrick McGirr of Bellevue Hill Sydney.
A Forbes youth named Ken, 18, was injured when a shotgun barrel burst while quads shooting with Arthur Field near Rath's Hill. The blast tore flesh from his left hand and stomach, flinging the gun 15 feet away. Four stitches were inserted. the incident was blamed on a left pullthrough left in the barrel during cleaning.
Mr A W D Weaver MLC addressed Forbes last night criticizing United Country Party obstacles to unity with the anti Socialist party. He outlined proposals for equal executive representation and local governance expansion while condemning state subdivision schemes and preferring to prune excess government roles. A fuller report will appear next Tuesday.
Nearly 25 people attended a Forbes Scouts Parents and Supporters meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. President J B Bennett welcomed new members while noting many others promised support. The association outlined aims to fund a Scout Hall and organize programs for Cubs and Scouts, with plans for Easter Monday events and a national ball in May.
A disputed Wyalong club communication grants Grenfell Juniors permission to accept Forbes Juniors challenge for the New Meagher Memorial Cup, a Wyalong trophy held by Grenfell. If Grenfell fields the disqualified 8.F. Juniors, Forbes may refuse Grenfell's Grinsted Cup challenge, risking strained relations between Wyalong and Forbes.
The Admiralty reports the sunken submarine M7 found five miles from Port land Bill by the destroyer Torrid using a strong detecting apparatus. Divers could not reach the bottom due to a strong tide. the wreck lies near the area where signals and sightings occurred. Burial services are being arranged.
A Weir dance held on Wednesday drew a sparse audience of about 26. The hospital will receive half of the proceeds after expenses. Poor turnout blamed on distance and hot weather.
Forbes Hospital board won a case against Louis A. J. Blokerstal for eight pounds two shillings plus costs. The debt covered treatment for a patient between November 24 and December 26, 1931. Blokerstal did not appear, and the verdict was for the hospital with costs. Walter J. Thomson testified the board’s rates were the basis of the claim.
Report notes government inquiries failed to confirm details but asserts that NSW will take legal action against the Commonwealth over a breach of the financial agreement. The federal withholding of loan funds to New South Wales is central to the dispute. No further specifics provided.
Continental for Boy Scouts planned in Youth Circle Park on Wednesday night February 19. At last Thursday's Municipal Council meeting the Beout Association secretary sought park closure admission charges of 0d and 6d and extra lighting plus stalls from the Town Hall. The Council granted the lighting and stalls and will assist as possible.
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