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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1954
Page
3
An article discusses garden care with advice on deep digging, animal manures, and balanced nutrients for roses and vegetables. It warns neglecting potash harms growth and notes nitrogen and phosphates as secondary needs for thriving plant health.
In Forbes District, Dr H J Delohery of Ballye Street won £81 in a traffic accident claim against farmer Edward W Reedy of Farnell Street Forbes. The collision happened on June 1 1853 when Reedy’s lorry moved forward from a parked position as Delohery’s car approached. Delohery testified the street was narrow with limited clearance and that Reedy’s vehicle appeared to have been parked close to the curb. The judge noted neither party was entirely blameless and Delohery had to contend with the vehicle’s movement and speed.
In Forbes District a collision on Parkes Road involved Norman A Flannery and B Sheridan. Judge Brusner ruled against Flannery in both actions though Sheridan’s counsel argued the car was borrowed and the other driver showed improper turning. Witnesses included Shanks and Birmingham staff.
A speech fragment warns that hunting is forbidden and threatens prosecution if trespass occurs. It notes all permissions are cancelled under authority attributed to B. G. Wewell.
A jumble of cafeteria style antics and petty squabbles among city officials. The piece recalls aldermen clashing on a footpath and a deaf councillor misnaming motions during a chaotic meeting. It mocks delays and outdated practices as Rotarians yearn for “good old days.”
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