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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
3
A reader voices frustration that Forbes NSW, once touted as a potential city, remains with a 6000 populace. He cites rich Lachlan Valley lands, irrigation from the Lachlan River, and prior dam schemes as wasted investment, arguing government inaction and local representation hinder closer settlement and development.
Mir. Balmain granted two ejectment applications at Forbes Police Court. Country Freeholders Ltd sought possession of premises on Fumkin Street, Forbes, occupied by E Barbara who did not appear. rent 14 per week with 28 months arrears. An order to quit by January 3 and possession by March 1 was made with costs. The second case, Stokes Estate vs Me Goodlet on Farrand Street, resulted in a 3 month vacancy period sought. Goodlet, a widow with pension, faced back rent and was allowed to stay on occupation rent 18/6 per week until March 1, with possession by then if rent is paid. back rent £65 to be considered. Costs awarded to Stokes Estate.
A letter from Mr. 4 . Quiggin, a recent inmate of Forbes District Hospital, was read at a board meeting. He expresses sincere appreciation for care and attention given to him and his two children by the matron, staff, sisters, and nurses, noting their dedication despite staff shortages and high admissions.
Prosecutions for stray stock were outlined at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday. Council solicitor and the magistrate signalled heavier penalties for future offences. Roy Mayneh was fined for allowing a horse to trespass in King George V Memorial Park. William Peery fined for a roaming cow in HIM Street. Norman Fr. Pyrmont fined for a wandering heifer in Regent Street. Horses on a new plat band at Lake Forbes resulted in additional fines and court costs. Elway Turner did not appear. one case was dealt with in his absence.
In a Tuesday session before Mr Baldwin P M a Small Debts Court verdict was found against James Augustine Dunn for an unpaid telephone account balance. Dunn did not appear and was ordered to pay costs. Several postponed cases including Coles and Cannan and Jane W Heffern were adjourned due to lack of time.
DiMi8 A. E Br Clarke and Jon Erne Mulligan fined 10 shillings each in Police Court on Tuesday for failing to register their dogs within the presc ribed period. Clarke said a son from South Australia believed dogs kept by farmers for rab biting. Proceedings show a tax related matter and a higher fine applied for the other offenses.
The Douglas Chain Stores organization announces a sweeping in season sale with drastic price cuts across men women and children goods. Stocked heavily across departments the sale promises substantial savings with many items reduced to near half price and no extra cost for layaway or timing. Come early and bring friends to enjoy the unprecedented bargains today.
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