11 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
1
Mrs Neill McPhillamy of The Angle Warroo consigned a pen of ochette lambs to the Forbes market on Tuesday. Four of Sydney's largest exporting firms competed, but the lambs were knocked down to local butcher Mrs T J Webb at 29 shillings 7 pence, the dep price of the market.
At Forbes PP Board meeting a letter from Forbes Municipal Council urged establishing an aerodrome near the Yellow Waterhole two miles north on the road. Officials discussed site suitability, land costs, and nearby amenities, with ministers hinting at government grants to create an aerodrome for employment and regional air transport needs along Sydney Adelaide and Australian English mail routes.
Visitors from across the area attend a lavish Bright Night Out CWA Ball. Debutantes Olive Miller, Audrey Thekner, and Nita Burns lead a formal reception, followed by a diverse tableau of national costumes. Guests enjoyed a grand supper, ornate decorations, and a festive ballroom scene.
The deputation withdrew, Dir Beddie moved no objection to the application after council inquiry found the sites mutable. Dir Speck seconded, asserting higher authority might grant the land if contested, and the motion was unanimously agreed.
The Gian Cup judging for 1957 awarded Mr W Coward of Carrarble with a score and the trophy becomes his property marking his third honorary win. Competitors reside within 20 miles of Forbes with ewes mated to registered rams and inspected for export suitability. Judge J M Colemasy presided, listing scores for Coward, Meares and Co, and others with totals noted from the Forbes region.
Before amending betting price legislation in New South Wales, the State Government will again appeal to the Federal Government to prevent the ending of telephones used for illegal betting. The move signals intense efforts to curb illicit wagering activity.
A New York stage artiste described as a highlight of mime shows long black hair brown eyes and graceful charm. The copy touts Creme Charmosin and Charmasan face powder promising a young look and long-lasting powder hold appealing to women.
Directors present include Whealey chairman Tamiins Speck Berry Buller Beddie Gensel with Hockey absent. Council refuse leases. board to seek department action on extra gate at Trumile P P and to inspect leases at council office. Unemployment relief fund contribution dropped. Walgett case on travelling charges discussed. board to contribute £2 to Walgett expenses.
Reports from the district surveyor and shire council detail approvals and refusals for special leases and grazing rights. Applications involve Goolagong fence consent, Albert Paweey residence lease, T. J. E. Martin stock leases, and road purchases. Resignations and appointments of traveling stock inspectors are noted amid ongoing land and stock management negotiations.
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