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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

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Collision On Bridge Ends In Court Testimony

A collision between a Chrysler sedan driven by Girdham and a cart driven by Charlie Choy Lee near Camp Street bridge led to court testimony. Witnesses described damage to vehicles and a severely injured horse, with Lee acting intoxicated per some accounts while others claimed sobriety. Defendant Girdham said he was traveling about 18 miles per hour and denied fault as witnesses gave mixed observations on visibility and actions just before the crash.

Girdham Chiba Chine Choy Lee Girdhao Chiam Castello Defendagt Camp Street Bride Charlie Choy Lee Lee Inspector Toohill Meilion Mr. Mellion Withern Mr. Mellon Winnew Ogden Te Park Vandenberg Mary M. Reloke Abe Oehe Michael Burke Albert Edward Girdham Forbes Inspector Toollll Feller Bridge Brown Burke Victoria

Victor Radio Battery Sets Ad at Paling's

An up to date advertisement offers fully guaranteed Victor battery sets for sale at Paling's store located at 33 George Street Budney. The notice promotes easy terms and customer contact for details on the radio components and pricing.

Frith Victor” Radio Paling George Street

The Dark Boy and Forbes Football Feud

A fragmented note from Jackle Bundaburra chides Bull Gunn and local players. It taunts teams from Forbes and Parks, asserting that the rival squad will be defeated in training and at Forbes soon. The writer warns against disrespect at the dinner table and mentions local players Taffy Hughes Moroney and others.

Mister Bull Gunn Lachlan Taffy Hughes Tranin Forbes Mister Gun Jackle Bundaburra

Five Scarlet Fever Cases Reported To Forbes Council

At the Forbes Municipal Council meeting Health Inspector Press reported five scarlet fever cases in the municipality over the past four months. The six line report noted diphtheria and writer’s fever in the same period, with a family travel connection and a child contracting the illness through close contact with others and the mother.

Forbes Municipal Councl Ro Fle Carayvon

Basic wage changes across Australian capitals

New basic wage figures show Sydney highest at 41 pounds. Following the federal adjustment of the cost of living, state rates are reduced with Sydney listed at 2 pounds 4 1/ in a rough transcription, Melbourne at 3 pounds 7, Brisbane 3 pounds 7, Adelaide 0 pounds 8, Perth 3 pounds 1, Hobart 3 pounds 14. A further 10 percent reduction applies to Pach wage as variations to awards are implemented.

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth Hobart

Must Sign Agreement by Tomorrow

Mr E Riddle governor of the Commonwealth Bank demands Lang sign tomorrow or all negotiations on reopening the Government Savings Bank will end. The letter notes 1,500,000 pounds already set aside to aid depositors, a step the Bank Board did not anticipate and cannot allow to continue. The longer the Bank stays closed, the worse the outlook for the Savings Bank becomes.

E Riddle Commonwealth Bank Lang Government Savings Bank Riddle Commonwealth Bank Board

In The Soup Forbes Council Faces Sewerage Costs

A Forbes council debate centers on funding sewerage through a government loan. Ald Byrne moves to capitalise the first two years interest, as ratepayers fear rising costs and future repayments. Mayor Thomson urges quicker action. a special meeting may review the finances amid a dire financial position.

Syrnga Davidson Forbes Ald. Byrnea Pro- Perty Cwrere Thoas

Buckley Remanded in July Burglary Case at Forbes Court

Thomas Henry Buckley was remanded to July 20 after a Tuesday court appearance over breaking and entering and stealing from Jobn Meagher & Company mercery shop in Forbes on July 11. A police witness was unavailable. Bail reduced from £50 to £40.

Jobn Meagher & Company Forbes Thomas Henry Buckley Ball

Music in the Home Promises Joy With Renowned Pianos

An advertisement touts Music in the Home as adding happiness and social pleasure and promotes Paling’s renovated pianos. It directs readers to write for particulars and easy terms to 838 George Street, Sydney, or consult the local agent.

Paling George Street Sydmey

THAT HORSE Case Settled In Nicholle v Higgins

In the case Nicholle v Higgins the detention of the horse was disputed but the horse was returned to the plaintiff. Costs were sought. the defendant Higging claimed lack of instructions but acknowledged returning the chores. The court allowed costs and noted the solicitor D G Walker at Church Street remains unsettled.

B. Meillon Higwing Whd D. G. Walker Church Street

How Women Lose Fat in England

A fragmented text outlines a discussion on fat loss for women in England. It appears garbled with numerous misspellings and non-sequiturs but hints at dieting, health policy, and personal well being in a British context. No clear dates or named individuals are extractable.

England Juan Yukee Fk Haley Krow

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