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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
3
Charles Hubert Bartis faced cruelty charges for allegedly mistreating animals in a local police court session. He pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned to January 17 after police requested payment for necessary evidence. The incident reportedly involved pigs and inadequate care, with a low bail arrangement noted.
Nineteen girls formed Firbes CWA Younger Sel with Michillah Orman as president and Elizabeth Prichard as secretary. The annual meeting noted unmet goals due to various circumstances, with plans to rally next year. The secretary illness caused concern, but Ruth Elliott helped resume work in August. Farewells and tokens marked departures as the parent branch funded a donation, while social events and an October 1 birthday party were celebrated.
A cordial gathering at Forbes Court House marks the farewell to M. J. Ryan PM after five years on the Orange-Parkes- Forbes circuit. He is promoted to Goulburn and leaves amid praise for impartiality and humanity from police, lawyers, and petty sessions members. The event features gifts of a writing set and clock and a hopeful note for his future service.
The PM Mr Ryan delivered judgment in a Police Court case against Bank of Australasia Grenfell branch. The bank was accused of failing to destroy rabbits on property it occupied, and warrants had not been executed. The court found the bank to be an occupier under the POP Act and dismissed the information.
Forbes posted 139 points to Grenfell's 123 in a friendly match at the centre last Monday. The Forbes lineup included players such as Sinclair Bolton Neal Adame Crombie Besgrove Baker Webb and Reid, with several others named across the roster.
In a farewell within the district court, Mr Ryan was praised for fair rulings and cooperation with the legal profession and police. He thanked colleagues for a surprise gift and expressed warm regards as he plans a return visit before leaving for Orange with his family for a brief respite in the city.
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