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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
5
A garbled OCR text fragment references a range of themes including Gold Fever and twins, with scattered mentions of government, industry, and local figures. The readable portions are minimal, offering little coherent narrative or clear event details to summarize into a full news card.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a man calling himself mumble at an unclear municipal council and references a court appearance involving the Caledonian, a possible transport or rail line, and assorted unnamed individuals. The text includes jumbled names, dates, and places with no clear coherent event.
A gang stole money bags during a Cowra railway train stop in Blayney. The robbers unlocked a central container using a key from an office, exploiting a temporary observation gap to escape with the cash bound for the Sydney railway vaults. The incident involved guard Lewrence and a lone worker from Cowen Jam.
A license transfer for the Antiwey Hotel from AE Lemante to Tranter faced refusal after evidence at licensing court. Convictions linked to drunken driving were cited, with the judge ordering costs and noting the applicant’s poor character and earlier drink records.
The Forbes club eyes a Cup challenge next Sunday influenced by local team showings. Officials expect a tight competition with entrants from Tinman White Mora and others as the committee plans a meeting to align with the upcoming Viny'n game.
In the Industrial Court at Formen the defendant faced wage claims from elderly workers led by H Lenity. The judge accepted portions of the Peuser evidence and awarded back wages, noting absence of full proof of ongoing work. The defendant, Walker, argued partial payment and disputed the duration of employment. The case referenced prior periods from 1920 to 1928 and involved disputes over wages and contract terms with Fraser and others.
A government education director announced a formal inquiry into school admissions and public notices. The probe, led by Minister Drummond, targets concern over board coverage and transportation routes for students, with focus on Oversight and compliance at Riverside and Linden district schools.
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