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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1952
Page
1
Compact note reports elastic side riding boots with flat heels and soles offered at prices. Readers see a travel fashion insert noting available sizes and advertised discounts on durable footwear likely aimed at youths and riders from a local retailer.
A tangled editorial tribute examines King George IIIs role and duty during wartime, praising steadfastness and sacrifice. It reflects on Britain’s monarchy, public resilience, and the moral obligations of leaders and citizens amid upheaval and Hitler’s menace.
The Ambulance Committee discussed selling Forbes HQ and funding a project with bids around £10,600. Members weighed buying a local hotel for police or ambulance needs, with estimates ranging from £30,000 to £15,00, and consideration given to selling the license if proceeding.
His Honor Judee MriKilroy presided as divorces were heard in Forbes over remitted issues concerning adultery and desertion. Evidence showed failed marriage rites in 1807 at a Methodist church and four children with Hector Newhans. desertion by the wife on February 13 left 13 children, one deceased, amid contested custody and legitimacy.
A garbled weather brief notes frigid nights and light traffic impact. It mentions low night temperatures and a general calm riding period with no shipping problems. Dates appear as February references with unclear day ranges. The read text lacks clear events or named entities to expand.
Fragmentary OCR text recalls a court tribute to a deceased monarch. The readable segments mention funeral rites and a burial or memorial event conducted by a court body. Many words are garbled, but the core theme centers on mourning and ceremonial observance.
An 1930s brief reports His Worship of Mayer Ald being welcomed into the deputy sheriff role by Judge McKillo at a civic ceremony. The event, tied to local governance and law enforcement, highlighted official duties and ceremonial aspects of the appointment.
The text lists district court cases at Forbes not heard in a prior session. Names such as Theis, Me Killope, Mir J Mell, Gollahroidh Mort & Cav, and others appear in scattered phrases, with references to a midweek session and a request impacting the hearing status.
Forbes communities toll bells at ten minutes past noon and observe mourning with church services across town. Mayor Ald Conridge notes no civic service but calls for prayers, flagly marked town center, and mourning attire in shops and schools as the late king is honored.
The Crown contends Riddell and Rankmore led the theft of corn from Forbes Greenhills shed in May. Evidence links a motor vehicle, fence damage, red glass fragments, and a beer bottle to their vehicle and route. Witnesses describe tracks to and from the Forbes property and a Metropolitan Hotel cheque endorsed W Jones. The jury retired after the Crown’s address. case adjourned for continuation next page.
Community minded League aims to form a Forbes branch with a public meeting on February 26. Ald B Conridte and Cr Tk Cutchite, mayor, expect local residents to join. Officers to be elected. branch to participate in the league’s first annual general meeting in March.
A crowd at a local meeting debated road danger and the rising death toll. Mr Kearney urged continuous education with police and teachers, prize contests, and road courtesy efforts to cut accidents. The session highlighted speeding and failure to stop at intersections as major causes.
Forbes branch of the Road Safety Council heard speeches on road danger and rider safety after a fatality near a corner. Mr L Reuss warned three years lapse since a rider’s death and urged riders to keep right and avoid risky back streets. The discussion touched on dangers from traveling at speed, unsafe street layouts, and enforcement with calls for safer behavior.
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