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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1939

Page

4

Forbes Marist Brothers College shines in intermediate exams

The Intermediate Certificate Examinations yielded notable results for Forbes Marist Brothers College. W Hart achieved top A grades across four subjects including English and History, while Cr McAgle secured an A and a B. Numerous students from Lads School Forbes and other local institutions posted varied but solid scores across subjects such as Mathematics, Geography, Science and Agricultural studies.

Forbes Marist Brothers’ College W. Hart Cr. McAgley

Wyangala Dam Water Released

Water release from Wyangala Dam caused rising levels in the Lachilen River for about a week. Residents around Engowre were barred from the stream for safety as depths increased. An annual general meeting for diggers will be held tonight at 8 in the School of Arts with a financial statement balance sheet and officer elections.

Lachilen Wyarggele Engowre Residenia Forbes Bchool Ars

No Licences For Cutting Of Timber At Back Yam Forest

Five defendants linked to timber cutting for fuel at Back Yammy State Forest were fined 34 pounds each at Forbes Police Court. The case involved Cecil Joseph Spice and George Spice, with officers noting timber theft from the forest reserve. One defendant admitted involvement. others denied charges or claimed holiday status, and witness expenses were ordered with a month to pay on surety.

Back Yamma State Forest A. Court Cits Forbes Police Court Torsday Asers PIW Mrr Deonaideon Fullarton Foretey Porest Wooman Walt Teving CO Salt PLM Cecil Joseph Spice George Spice Wame Orew Williams Concobain B. Luhrman Back Yumma Laws Cecil Joseph Pice

Timber dispute ends with fines and costs

The report recounts two men felling and splitting a log while a third party sought a rabbit with a dog. Two axes and two V cuts are noted, Cecil Joseph Spice is credited with making both cuts, George Spice may have helped later. The pair were fined and court costs set, penalties to be paid within a month without witnesses’ expenses.

Cecil Joseph Spice George Spice Lemee

Grenfell Faces Water Shortage As Dam Supplies Fail

Grenfell faces a water crisis after Bogolong Dam level falls and the town supply is cut at 5 am on Monday. Reservoir water is now only enough for fire emergencies, with a spring output of 80 000 gallons failing due to extreme dryness. Residents rely on tanks and wells, while gardens, parks, and greens are dying from drought.

Bogolong Cirenter Mordary Grenfell Garderma

Highway code published for all road users in NSW

The Minister for Transport and President of the Road Safety Council announce a new highway code for everyone including pedestrians cyclists and horse drawn vehicle drivers. It states that following the code is not an offence but reflects expert road safety views and emphasizes education to reduce road accidents.

Road Safety Council of New South Wales

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