Judge directs jury to acquit McMahon in Forbes carnally know case
At Forbes Quarter Sessions on the charge of carnally knowing a girl under 16, Daniel Harold McMahon was found not guilty after the judge ruled the girl could not be sworn. The jury was directed to acquit and McMahon was formally discharged. The trial opened with Defence and Crown arguments and concerns over corroboration and the victim’s ability to understand an oath.
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Forbes Quarter Sessions
Barton
Daniel Harold McMahon
Carnally
Wil
Forbes
Bia
Berne
Jide Barton
Hi Honor
Platt
Wah Tin Dal
Liev Mull
Iin Cepling
McCoe
Conobattee
Wis
Anubiser Nur
Fragrance and powder pitch for Charmosan ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder and perfume claiming a superior fragrance. It touts Parisian sourcing and mass appeal with bold claims about women loving the scent and the powder together.
Charmosan Face Powder Ad Promises Long Wearing Proof
An old advertisement extols Charmosan face powder in all shades including sun tan with claims of lasting wear. It mentions a double value box priced at 2/8 and says the product cleanses the skin at night with Cold Cream techniques, highlighting appeal to beauty routines and creators.
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Heurt
Jack Hore Gold Cup Battle Brings Canowindra Back
Canowindra defends the Jack Hore Gold Cup next Sunday facing a strong Tanowindra challenge. Forbes won the trophy last season. this year Canowindra aims to regain ownership with a star lineup including Lupton Day Lloyd T. Grant Hodge Stubbs and Sams and a Sydney referee added to boost the event’s profile.
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Bach
Forbes
Agalinat
Tanowindra
Canowindre
Pea Cargada
Awnday
Canowindra
Canawhadyy
Oeetst
Thurtell
Hreley
Scaoen
Gon Hodge
Stubbs
Grant Brothers
Gimeny
Adel Stremeths
Canichodina Schiallenige
Tod Barckee
Jim Barboti
Basi
Fares
Fae
Ais
Ls Chater
Sydney
Fartea
Mieke Ofmar Om Parce Canowindra
Bewr
Obituary of Miss Ella Thomson in Eugowra
Miss Ella Thomson dies in Marrickville after years as Forbes resident where her father ran the gaol. Interred at rest with both parents. Sister of Mrs H Ayling, wife of the Bank of Western Australia manager before transfer to Hamilton. The deceased was a professor by trade and retired recently.
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Eugowra
Eugowre
Ella ‘Thomson
Marrickville
Miss
Thomson
Forbes
Bes
Miss Thomson
Mra H. Ayling
Bank of
W.8.w
Hamilton
Miss ‘Thomson
South Forbes Fire Destroys Front of Stone Building
A fire at South Forbes partly destroyed the front stone portion of a former home once owned by Edgar Bush. The blaze, reported near 4:18 am, was contained with the back weatherboard section remaining intact. The property, insured by Queemaland Insurance Co, had been emptied the day before by the War family of Sir Walter Neilson who planned to move in furniture.
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South Fortes
Edgar Bush
Walter Neilson
Queemaland Insurance Co
Annual ram sales draw 780 fans at Forbes auction
Annual ram sale in Forbes drew about 780 spectators under dry conditions. Prices reached up to 15 guineas for merino rams and 18 guineas for a selected merino ram with averages around 13 guineas. Agents reported strong local demand within the central western division, with 104 rams sold across merinos and crossbreds.
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Uireaghog
Forbes
Central Western
W. Gurnsey Sons Ltd
Strano
Ben
Glen Tsia
Tomingley
Goldsbrough, Wert and Co
The
Rivers” Stud
Dowling Street Height Question Probed by Rates Group
The Mate Payers and Occupiers Association asked Forbes Municipal Council for the height Dowling Street has risen since 1931 and received no records. The Mayor’s statement sparked calls for further information and an invitation to Hon. E A Buttemshaw MLA to officially open the West Wyalong Show.
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Mir Bstephena
Dowling Street
E A. Buttemshaw
West Wyalong
Alleged Rabbit Skins Theft Trial At Forbes Quarter Sessions
Charles Davis and Andrew O Shea faced Judge Barton on March 28 1937 at Euabalong charged with stealing 200 lb of rabbit skins belonging to Edward Vancura. The defence sought jury dismissal but the jury returned a not guilty verdict after lengthy testimony detailing poisoned skins and sale arrangements to buyers in Condobolin and surrounding areas.
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Charles Davis
Andrew O'Shea
Barton
Forbes Quarter Sessions
Euabalong
Edward Vancura
Edward Vaencure
Eurambie
Condobelia
Akira
Bert
Dieverton
Bainbalong
Brotheroney Station
Hi Enmy
McCee
Burns
Johnson
Pinn’s
Condobolin
Tower Court
Country Producers’ Society
Christman
Confabella
Wjolimeon
Norman Johnson
Euramble Station
Wald
Vancura
Gonaialle Harvey
Co As
Golf Stroke Competition Sees Prow and Gardiner Win A and B Grades
Golf stroke event held Wednesday at Forbes links produced wins for E Prow in A grade and J Gardiner in B grade. Other results include Beurss, D Leader, Nixon, Hudson, Cocksedge, Green, Thomas, Wilson, Harris, and McParland with varied scores noted in the mixed field.
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Ion Mt Forbes Golf Links
Woda
E. Prow
J. Gardiner
Beurss
EB. Prow
D. Leader
J. Nixon
N. Hudson
Cocksedge
W. Green
J.thomas
BL Wilson
PF. Harris
McParland
Methodist Church Sunday Service July 11 1907
A church notice records a July 11 1907 service at the Methodist Church. Rev R A Gibbons presides with a 3 PM session conducted by an Oxford team led by Rev Gibbons.
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Methodist Church
Forbes
Gibbons
Oxford
R.A. Gibbons
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District Agente For
CO. Motor Spirit and Kerosene Opaline Motor Oils
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Ella Thomson
South Forbes
Thebewnaen
Chambers
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North Circle Park
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Ald
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Nane
G. Jones
A. Debenham
Main ‘Roads Board
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Euabalong Gase
Claude McCarthy
Condobelin
John Bills
Dubbo
Candobelin
Steina
Davis W Ho
Price
Davis
Co, Bray ‘Docker
Bleine
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Ser Po
Rexona
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Chinese Herba
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