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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1931

Page

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Adjumed Stealing Charge Against Saddle Larceny Defendant

Archie Nicholls known as Nobby, Calarle man, faced a charge of stealing a saddle valued at £3 from P. Heffernan on December 1, 1930. He pleaded not guilty as Tusday court adjourned. Inspector Toohill secured the adjournment. Nichol testified in a Peckham case where John Peckham got five years. A daughter of Robert Reginald Hill of Forbes was mentioned in April.

Archie Nicholls Calarle P. Heffernan Tusday's Toohill Nichol Nobby John Peckham Robert Reginall Hill Forbes

South Sydney to Meet Cin ATO In Fort Worth Football Feast

South Sydney selects a strong lineup to face Cin ATO at Caraga, with Forbes Cardinals and a representive South Sydney team to be chosen. Details name players, officials, and a schedule for Monday signing and a reserve brace finale as both sides anticipate a tough clash.

Eiortadtaeiiger Forbes Cardinals Caraga Fortes Jean Calitts Wiekers Taille Ternbor Thie Booth Terniy Geri le Forbes Linekey Cardinals Etiuter Co Thawel Ulupele South Sydney Mit Viers Ae Hew

Three factors saved Forbes from flood near 1916 level

A flood last weekend near Forbes was checked by three elements. Heavy runoff from the southern plateau caused water to surge over previously unseen channels. Grass and weeds slowed the flow, while land shaping on the petrenn side plus new irrigation openings altered stream force. The year looks wet. spring may bring more floods.

Forbes Gremlin Maine Petrenn

Cedar stump turned to elegant chair in back yard garden chair

J Adama of 64 Templar St a carpenter fashioned a splendid chair from an old white cedar stump found in a back yard. The piece highlights the beauty and versatility of seemingly plain wood as furniture material.

J. Adama Templar St

Drunkenness Penalty for Feeney Draws Court Action

A court heard Dr Thomas Patrick Feeney, described as a hard worker, faced a sentence of 16 days for drunkenness. Police noted his steady employment but noted inebriety as the cause of the proceedings.

Turaday's Thomas Patrick Feeney Poliew Feeney

Two Fined After Street Disturbance Involving Noted Athletes

Footballer George Dean and boxer Patrick McCormack, both prominent figures in their sports, were fined after a street disturbance. Police reports say the incident occurred in a public area, with both men cited for disorderly conduct.

George Dean Patrick McCormack

MINE TINKIT Work Longa Trees In Tugrabakh Place Tender Notice

In Gloucester Ad vocate Mr. Z W Ashworth invites tenders for burning off Tugrabakh place. Receives bids in plenty, including a complaint from Balington Otmanwit about payment and work, with a demand for 20 pounds and to perform the task like a white laborer.

Gloucester Z. W. Ashworth Hia Tugrabakh Place Otmanwit Plury White Feller Amily Baric

Pastures Protection Boards Amid Government Abolition Debate

The Cowra Guardian questions a government push to abolish Pastures Protection Boards. It argues abolition would shift responsibility and costs, forcing the state to fund services currently managed locally, amid a tense policy debate.

Turf Wicket And Football Matches Course Of Debate

Forbas Municipal Council and Forbow Rugby League discuss using Crickat Ground for football. Footballers offer work. cricketers offer work. Council agrees topdressing now would waste time and material. Area available next Sunday if weather allows. council may stop play anytime. Friction grows between Croker Association and Council over control. Cornell ruling requires two grounds for football season.

Forbas Munici Council Forbow Rugby League Football Club Crickat Found In Menbera Oo Matin Ond Narrons Croker Association Cornell Football Club Shaw Cricket

Riotous behavior on May Day incident at Templar Street

Constable Comtelo reported a disturbance on May 1 at about 1.15 am on Templar Street where two men fought. McCormack and Meaded were involved with several others present. McCormack accused of instigating the clash, Meaded pleaded guilty to the offence.

Templar Street Comtelo McCormack

Forbes Races Postponed Owing to Flood Waters

Flood waters inundated the back of Forbes racecourse forcing the local Jockey Club committee to postpone the meeting. The decision, made at a Tuesday night meeting, shifts to June 17 or July 2. Bourke Diggers' meeting on June 16 factors into attendance concerns for bookmakers and participants.

Forbes Racecourse Jockey Club Nfvence Bourke Diggers Tewae

Young Council Faces Turmoil Over Mayor Lazzarin Resignation

In Young the mayor refuses to resign as a council motion presses for his departure. The dispute centers on leadership and governance with no resolution yet announced.

Young Sti Lazzarin Alll

Why Dunn is Against Them Soft Thing For Legal Profession

A fragmented report references mnne quinellin and an answer to a debate in the Legislative Assembly. It mentions Licut-Colonel Birnner and a push to abolish pastures protection boards, with debates over reporters and accusations of misreporting. The text critiques pastures protection laws and court costs.

Bonnington Quinellin Lewis Birmner Coy Agriculture Thal Ly Wii Poe Dua Emily

Obituary for Mary Ann Halpin of Forbes and Rankin

Mary Ann Halpin aged 60 died suddenly at Parrand Street residence on Wednesday morning. Widow of the late John W Joseph Halpin she spent most of her life in Forbes and recently moved from Rankin Birees where she had lived 55 years. She leaves two sons Gordon and Willam and three daughters Mrs J Clifford and Mina Margaret Halpin and Mrs J Wymer. The funeral left St Laurence's BC Church for the local cemetery. Arrangements by Mr A G Jones.

Forbes Mary A. Halpin Parrand Street John W. Joseph Halpin Rankin Birees Hind Gordon and Willam Mra, J. Clifford Mina Margaret Halpin Mra J. Wymer Sydney St. Laurence's BC A. G. Jones

Lantern Lecture At Citadel By Major Rignold

Major Rignold of Forbes Salvation Army will present a lantern lecture at the Citadel tonight focusing on General William Booth and the Salvation Army. Scenes from many countries will be shown with refreshments offered and a small admission to support Forbes' work.

Rignold Forbes Salvation Army the Citadel The Salvation Army William Booth Forbes

Chair Thief Triggers Courtroom Display of Dignity

In a lively session last Tuesday Mr H B Ford calmly occupies the advocate's chair as Mr J Maloney speaks. The near mishap ended with dignity intact, while parliamentary debate in Britain questions the abolition of Boards and taxation effects on landholders.

Regional Shows Trim Schedules Amid Pinch in Budgets

Canowindra Show Association cuts annual exhibition to one day after Cowra Show week, prize money limited to £154. Manildra cancels show for the year. Trundle P A Association abandons its annual show. Peak Hill P A moves to Trundle week taking August 8 and 18.

Canowladra Show Association Manildra

Forbes Post Office Holiday Arrangements

Forbes post office observes King's Birthday holiday hours with mail services opening 9 to 10 am for general business except money orders and savings bank. Mail at 10 am. After 10:45 am. to 11:15 am. the office reopens for counter delivery while usual home delivery by postmen is suspended.

Forbes P.O Money Order and Savings Bank

Farmer protests railway freight on wheat prices

David Kelly of Wongarbon complains freight charges on wheat are excessive. He notes last year his 7000 bags yielded to cost 2000 bags to cover freight, and about £600 of a £1500 cheque went to railways, calling the charges too high.

David Kelly Wongarbon

Adequate steps urged to guard the wicket in season start

Football Club committeemen urge protection measures for the wicket and say Le Chub should have been advised of these steps when the season began.

Ake le Chub

Far Wet Children’s Health Scheme meeting set

Forbes committee will convene next Tuesday at 4 PM to arrange for the medical specialists’ visit on June 11. The doctors will attend at District Hospital at 2 PM on the same day.

Forbes Committee Far Wet Children’s Health Scheme Yiewe

Advoca te Craft Printers Wedding Invitations Guide

Craft Printers advertise wedding invitations and Dante program services. The Advocate offers guidance on design and printing options for formal announcements.

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