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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1929
Page
11
The Forbes Advocate argues that New South Wales must reform road policy beyond Sydney to meet long distance transport needs. It critiques Main Roads Board spending on costly urban arteries while rural roads remain inadequate and calls for clear five year policy plans and practical experimental roads.
A definite start for sewerage trenching will be made next Monday. The Town Clerk Mr Taylor said the departmental engineer arrived Tuesday and set up his office. Work on Cotton's Weir is progressing following installation. Showmen in Forbes advertise attractions including Death on the Guillotine Molly the human monkey and the Wall of Death at Renkin Street World’s Fair
Musketry practice at the Forbes Rifle Club range last weekend drew members in 500 to 600 yard events. Top scores included N Privilege 34 02 and A Miller 32 12, with several shooters posting 26 to 32 point results.
Decorations by Mrs Girdham and Mrs Horsley transformed the Porches Town Hall into a blossom filled hall with pink yellow tones and red rose borders. Japanese lanterns and pots of pink plants created a soft glow as Ambassadors’ Dance Band played for a large crowd. Supper led by Mrs J Peasley featured Iceland poppies from Sydney, with secretaries W B Davidson and Jean Garnney proud of a highly successful event.
Parkes Rugby League heard two protests this week over victories by Portes and Forbes High Schools. Old Boys and Marist Brothers teams were challenged. One protest questioned H Heath’s eligibility at Parkes High School. The other questioned Bleck’s eligibility due to prior University and Forbes town team play. A report from the High School was requested. Additionally, H R Dalton arrived in Forbes to assume control of the Australian Bank of Commerce during the manager’s absence for holidays.
In a Wednesday 8&7 football clash Parkes Old Boys left the field and refused to continue as Forbes High School led 11 9. Referee Raferes L Johnson had sent two Parkes players off, and Parkes accused Bassett of ill conduct. Forbes seized the advantage as the game resumed and finished 11 9. Griggs of Forbes injured. details show Asgill cautioned earlier. Parkes players’ walkout followed disputes over decisions.
Parches Football Club prepares to meet Bogan Gate in the Tinman Cup on Sunday with a full squad including Hesier Clothier Baker Hill Gage Tasker McCormack and Withers Hynes Gavin Bartlett Acret Dalton. Second grade to play Garema lists Johnson McGregor Kelly Block Gage Nellaen Hootsey Hosler Lloyd Ramsey Wallace Clarke Bendall Hackett.
Canowindra and the Greens of Hannah's Bridge stand out this season in the Mudgee district. The Greens extended their unbeaten run to 16 wins with a Coolah victory. A prior match at Coonamble saw the Greens defeat a combined team 12 to 8. Canowindra has challenged Hannah's Bridge to a showdown at Orange or Bathurst, the gate to be split.
Forbes Team Trundle brings its strongest temple squad to Forbes next Sunday for the Flannery Cup. The local lineup includes Besgrove Clover oat Ruge Wilson Mc Colm and MN. Play starts at 10 30 am. A Good Use For Twine keeps fine twine until a ball. Theo boit on steel needles a square foot dishcloths are mentioned.
A string of late night blazes in Forbes near the Methodist Church Hall, Rankin Street billiard saloon, and a shoe store rear, prompted police concern. Residents report lights and two suspects heard near lanes as fires scorched walls, boxes, and a bag. officials warn a single arsonist may threaten the town’s commerce and safety.
The Forbes Cardinals Hockey Club defeated the Parkes Business Girls Club 2 goals to 1 at Parkes Showground after a dull first half. Alley Huorkett stood out for Forbes, while TD Powter and G Davey starred for Parkes. Postmatch, Forbes hosted Parkes for tea and invited a return visit to Forbes next week.
Parkes High School defeated Marist Brow Forbes 14 to 6 at People's Park Parkes on Wednesday in the 0.7 competition. Parkes led 11 to 8 at halftime after Forbes dominated the scrum in the first half. McQuade scored two tries and Walsh added another for Parkes while Baptist and Strickland scored for Forbes.
A Forbes golf team from Grenfell will visit Forbes on Sunday to play the Forbes golfers. The local squad includes Gale Stinson Emmett Woods Cahill Lovehy Stacy Boylsen Williame Barr Davidson and Dr McLean with emergencies Davin and McDade. A B team travels to May Hugowra on Sunday 14 with Williams Barr Davidson Milon Davie McDade Cronin and Robb. emergencies Wayne and Dave.
Parkes Coursing Club opened at the new ground with punting profits. So Long Letty broke a toe in the semifinal and could not run in the final, giving Hen Loman the Malden Puppy Stakes. Open and other stakes races listed winners and purses with multiple payoffs and withdrawals.
The Progressive Movement Committee drives Forbes sheep breeding forward by staging an annual Sheep Show. Despite financial strains, the group advances the breed on a scientific scale, with a concrete judging stand built gratis and a high turnout expected as entries surge and sales loom.
Misa Gladys Dean of Wirrings is two months visiting sister Mrs Barker of Prince Street. Ralph Farrand on annual bank leave. Dr and Mrs L L McStay travel to Sydney with Mrs R P Rinsted. Les Tinman learns of sister Mrs Stephens’s death in Sydney. Nurse Loris Bullock visiting her parents at Camp Hill. Ern Green returns from Orange after health concerns. Horace Green and daughter Freda motor to Orange for a few days. W Baker to assume Temora Hotel license on July 22. Pat and Glad Gentle return to Candobolia after visiting town. Harry Herbert in Brentwood hospital improving from taramesh. J Fullarton brings 17 merinos for Forbes Sheep Show. Jd. J. Flannery touring abroad with will. meets Walter Luthie at Australia House. Luthies on extended tour. former Forbes residents. James Watson builds new home for Les Judd who will join Benedicts after marrying Miss Davey. Mesdames Meillon and Boylson motor to Mudgee. Boylson to stay with brother who is manager of Mudgee Commercial Bank. James Purslow resumes work after eye injury from rake accident at North Hill Park. Bandalong grounds glow with Chinese lanterns for a neighbourly dance hosted by Mrs R H Jones. fifty guests attend.
Forbes bowlers visited Grenfell on Wednesday for a friendly at the centre. Scores feature two rika list with 17 and 30 counts, and a forthcoming Forbes doubles final between Gaymard with Low and Mountford with Buckland. The Grenfell Club hosted a banquet for the visitors.
Holland Clive Allen a 45 year old bank manager was ordered at Gentral Police Court to enter into a recognisance of £50 for two years. He had passed valueless cheques including one for £4 drawn on the Forbes branch of the Bank of Australasia and later returned marked no funds. Prosecutor Sergeant Napper noted Allen admitted long service at Forbes but offered to reimburse fees later.
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