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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1937

Page

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Cowra Divorce Requested After Desertion by Frederick Butler

Mary Winifred Butler sought a divorce in Cowra District Court from Frederick Thomas Butler after four and a half years of marriage. She said he packed his belongings and went to Sydney, leaving no contact since. she had not seen him since. The judge found desertion proved and urged divorce.

Sydney Mary Winifred Bother Cowra Barfoo T Frederick Thoms Butler Mary Winifred Butler Frederick Thomas Butler Cowpe Church of England Mary Winifred Thoms England Gowra Anc Qapern Petitioner Gydmey Mar

Stallion Conspirator Mr A Maley to Bring In Wimbledon

The Stallion Conspirator Mr A Maley is to take delivery of two imported horses from England, Conspirator the stallion and Com teal the mare, arriving at Port Osborne. Conspirator, by Blandford, is from Bryce Lowe's No 2 family with a long-distance racing record and lineage linking to Derby winners and notable sires.

Blandford Egland New South Wales Surcessful Shaitie Sur‘ler Iwinner Bryce Lowe Industry Bainfaln Sundridge Absurd Gallopera Aurarius Gold Rod Autuwm Ascot Prince of Wales Killarney Stud Canowindra Fairbairn

In Prison Call and Piscues Your Prints With Ub

Fragmentary OCR text mentions staff plant and prices in the city, unclear context, no clear event or entities.

Big Property Purchase By Mr James B Mair In Forbes

Mr James B Mair of Hurstville has completed a £2000 cash purchase in Dowling Street Forbes acquiring the old Massey Harris machinery shop and two adjoining cottages from Mr PF McGirr. The shop will be renovated for a similar purpose and the cottages modernised as set works. Mair intends to build a home on land he has acquired nearby as Forbes enters a likely town boom following recent improvements.

James B. Mair Hurstville Fortes Simic Austen PF. M. McGirr Massey-Harris Dowling Street Muir Tes Forbes Twogood's Corner Jon Meagher & Co. Pty. Ltd Forbes Muriicipel Council

Intimidation alleged suspected person cases at Forbes

At Forbes Court on Teraday AC the postponement of cases against three young men charged as suspected persons connected to the Van denberg Hotel was heard. Arguments over open court access and police statements marked the session, with the Children’s Court cases heard first and later remanded to August 3. Charges of stealing against the three defendants were also pending.

Vandenberg Hotel Fr. J. Ryan Forbes Court Om Teraday Palmer Menneth John Ryan O'Connell Penu Art Lr Palmer Afr. Palmer Inspector O'Connell PUM Children's Court Kenneth John Ryan

Forbes Day Train Extended to Passengers From Malong

The Parkes Chamber of Commerce reports the mixed train from Malong will extend to Forbes as a passenger service, linking with the Sydney line. Further timetable details are due with the September summer timetable, including a proposed passenger run between Forbes and Orange connecting with the Dubbo Sydney train at 10 52 a m and the Sydney Dubbo service.

Parkes Chamber of Commercce Malong Sydney Forbes Panenger Forbey Orange

Wedding Bells at St James Church Sydney NSW

A wedding took place Saturday afternoon July 1 at St James Church Sydney, uniting Mabel Jackson and James Coutts. The bride wore a white Marriette gown with embroidered tulle, a coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet. Bridesmaids wore powder blue, with gold accents. The couple’s reception was at Miss Bishop’s in George Street, then a South Coast tour by car.

St James’ Church of England Sydney Waa Mabel James Jackson Merle Elliott Ronidd Gordon Coutts Miss

Studio Theatre Opens With Starry Bowing At Forbes

The new Studio Picture Theatre at Forbes opens tomorrow night with a capacity crowd booked. Loretta Young Tyrone Power Don Ameche and Slim Summerville lead a Plaza bowing titled Love is Mews while Charlie Chan at the Olympics appears next. An Australian newsreel Vitaphone shorts The Troopers and Phantom Ships accompany the programme. Prices are 2/0 1/0 and d/-. Children half-price. pull details in ad columns.

Loretta Young Tyrone Power Don Ameche Slim Summerville the Plaza Sydney Charlie Chan The Easuring

Loyal Forbes lodge ball draws standout turnout in years

The M U L O O F annual ball of the Mann theater Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows drew more than 439 dancers, with four supper tables, grand march, and special guests including Bro. A E Cooper and Bro. WN Bellamy. Oldest member Joe Girdham, a 57 year veteran, noted the lodge’s long history.

Forbes Lodge Manntheater Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Bron AL Austen A. G. Jones Ray Ryan Edwards Ambassadors Lodge Ttaekf Lachlan A. E. Cooper Parkes Young District Bro WN. Bellamy Giremfel Gosford Bister Gibson Gundagal Bister Acres F. J Cundill Tevinibord J. A Patterson Porches Lodge Bro. Cooper D.G.M Porden Joe Girdham Tili Hi Bee Dover

Demented Man Destroys Belongings Then Recovers Sanity

A camper on Bouth Condobolin Road near Porbes seized an axe during a moment of delirium and chopped his sulky, set fire to the debris, and buried the remnants before returning to rational behavior. The incident occurred amid a noted Rome funeral procession for Marchess Marcovi, drawing three hundred thousand mourners.

Bouth Condobolin Porbes Rome Marchess Marcovi

Relief Works to Start on Monday in Forbes

Mr L R Gallop of the Department of Public Works and deputy chairman of the Loans and Advances Advisory Committee visited Forbes to arrange £16,000 in grants from Minister Spooner for relief works by the Municipal Council. Plans include Cricket Ground improvements, an aerodrome at Yellow Water hole, and reconstructing five miles of North Condobolin Road. About 120 men enrolled. work to begin next Monday with the road reconstruction, followed by other projects as funds allow.

R. Gallop Department of Public Works Forbes E. 5. Spooner Municipal Council of Relief Works Gallop Stephens Yellow Waterhole North Conchobolin Road Condobelia

Citrus growers urged to remove Be ville oranges under Plant Diseases Act

Citrus growers are reminded that Be ville oranges from the intermediate crop must be removed from trees. The fruitry proclamation under the Plant Diseases Act requires removal no later than late July each year. The onus to comply rests on every owner.

Fine Exhibition At Forbes High School Showcased Work And Fun

Forbes High School staged a wide ranging exhibition of class work and student activities to praise quality over quantity. Inspectors opened the gallery as parents toured displays from kindergarten to leaving certificate, with exhibits including drawings maps charts science projects cooking and model airplanes.

Forbes High School Wis CWA Bern Levy Atudente Oiris Taranta

Wedding of Mary Suttie to Cecil Spice at St Lawrence’s Church

Officiated by Rev Dean Brennan, the marriage joined Mary Suttie daughter of G Suttie to Cecil Spice of Forbes. The bride wore white satin Empire gown with Gibson Girl sleeves and a Lily of the Valley bodice, attended by twin sister Ivy as bridesmaid. George Suttle as best man. Reception at the bride’s home, couple to reside in Forbes.

Dean Brennan St. Laurence’s Church Mary G. Suttie Suttie Union Hill Cecil Spice Forbes Gibson George Suttle P. Suttle

Salvation Army Visits Forbes for Meetings and Exhibits

Turner the Bathurst Salvation Army divisional commander and Captain A McCarthy will visit Forbes Tuesday and Wednesday 27th for public meetings. Tuesday night the Captain will discuss The Tabernacle in the Wilderness. Wednesday afternoon Mrs Turner will address a women's meeting. A parade of animals and prize exhibits featuring school groups, crafts, and culinary entries accompanies the event, with prizes awarded in many divisions.

Mira. Turner Bathurst Salvation Army A. McCarthy Forbes Tabernacle Wilderness Wedl

Eye Pierced by Steel in Forbes Youth

Mr Reg Astley son of Mr C R Astley of Forbes suffered a serious eye injury Tuesday night while repairing a motor lorry at home. Two small steel particles embedded in the pupil required transport to Sydney by train. No operation was performed at the time. later treatment proceeded with some success.

Reg. Astley C. R. Astley Forbes Sydney Gydiney

Manildra Liquor Case Sees Fine For Unlicensed Sale

In Cadal Court on Tuesday, a fine of £30 was imposed on EB Rigg for selling liquor without a license. Rigg, a Manildra builder, pleaded guilty and was linked to Sly Grog back room of Muir’s agency where police say liquor was sold. Muir faced charges of aiding and abetting but was discharged after pleading not guilty.

Cadal Court W. 8. Brombeld EB. Rigg Manildra J. Muir Muir Rigg Schumacher T. A. Whiteley Orange

Insurance Firm Highlights Strength and Scope

The Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Company Limited, incorporated in England, offers Pire marine and accident coverage. Its assets exceed £39,000,000 with claims paid surpassing £122,000,000. Coverage includes crops, stacks, and fencing risks.

Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance CO. Ltd England Pire, Marine

G W Lee Chinese Herbalist Advertises Aug 5 Visit

G W Lee presents herbal cures for all diseases and schedules next visit August 5 1937 at Commercial Botel. Local notice promotes herbs as a cure all with contact for appointments.

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