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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

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X Ray Plant Installation Delayed at Forbes District Hospital

Delays in connecting the proposed X ray plant at Forbes District Hospital continue. A letter from the Hospitals Commissioner Love confirms the hold due to ongoing experiments and funding concerns. The commission offers only limited aid and stresses the need for sufficient funds to resume work. The argument notes no completion of trial experiments with the plant.

Forbes District Hospital Love Furden

Butter Factory Promises Milk Supply to 500 Cows

A government minister inquiry into funding for a butter factory faced disappointment as local growers doubted 500 cows could be supplied by spring. Current dairy activity totals 230 cows milking for cream, with over 500 expected by mid spring. Proposals discussed loans of £4000 and preferred borrower terms, awaiting a future meeting for final decision.

Wlyen Epseiewdlon Owen Meo Auaten Jas Ihm

Traffic breach leads to one-eyed car case in court

Rob ert Amor was fined for driving a motor vehicle with one headlight on a recent Tuesday in court. The defense blamed road conditions for the light outage while the car was en route to a garage for repairs when officers halted him.

Robert Amor Moloney Seret Arents

Will Work Decision by Dubbo Unemployed Majority

Unemployed residents of Dubbo voted last week to work rather than claim dole, rallying behind a push for jobs. Mr A Burns of the Department of Parr and Industry addressed attendees, detailing aims and urging preference for work opportunities.

Dubbo A Burns Department of Parbar and Industry Burns

Board Election Changes Likely At Forbes Hospital Meeting

Forbes District Hospital will appoint a new board of directors at its annual meeting for subscribers on Tuesday July 22. Existing directors Geary Murphy and Goes indicate retention while Presley Heli and others have unclear plans. Additional board opinions remain uncertain as preparations proceed.

Forbes District Hospital Eementia Gorfas Presiden Ford

Hospital Carnival Board Reports £91 Profit

Forbes Hospital Board last month noted a profit of £91 4s 2d from the hospital carnival. President HK Ford presented the financials at Tuesday’s meeting, praising income from Monkey Speedway, chocolate wheel, and other stalls while listing expenses to Monke Speedway and chocolate providers among the main outlays.

Forbes Hospital Board HK. Ford Monkey Speedway Monke Speedwig— CR Chorale Co Boy Scouts Com GR. Chocolate Co. Chocolates Cle G R. Chocolate Co Chocolate Wheel Meagher Aot Co Keane and Bray GR. Chocolate Co Intel Sweet Stuall J. Reymond and Son General—Patterson Calico Signa Council Fieht and Powers Poolinegami Advertising Bain Insurance

Forbes Issues 89 Licenses to Trap and Sell Possums

Forbes residents apply at the police station for special licenses to trap or shoot possums. Licensed skins must be sold with a paw attached. private property must not be watered. Licenses aim to curb dole reliance as applicants, mostly youths, seek work during the open season.

Forbes Properte Vannet

High Water Delay Trains Near Wirringa

A Saturday incident near Wirringa saw a train from Forbes held up by rising water on the Forbes side. After navigating a makeshift obstacle and a risky halt, the train then proceeded at reduced speed. No injuries reported.

Stovlebineity Forbes Walter Wirringa

Man fined for indecent behavior in public

A man named Rober Bing was fined £10 with a further three days in default for indecency in public. The incident occurred on a recent Tuesday at Pourt, involving public sires. a death witness was reported.

Rober Bing

Drunkenness case from Tuesday court hearing

Police testified Hindy Avihar faced six or more hours in custody after being found drunk. The report notes authorities stating he was in possession of tools ordered for dangerous use.

Avihar Hindy Pollce

Forbes sub group forms Western Movemant committee meeting

At the first Forbes sub group meeting in the Western Movemant office Wilon Wan was appointed group leader with H GO Elliott as deputy. Present were Menara G Wilson A Sharp H Elliott C Pascoe FR Melilan W Gilbert Wood Green G H Griffith G J E Butler and F A Bowling. Officers appointed included GE virkiith president Mosery Tt Mellon and W Gilbert vice presidents Messina FW Dowl iig and ADA Sharnandler hon secretaries. Meetings planned in 18 centres with speakers chosen. four centres to convene meetings. Chit Orgmmantion work named Menkeh Dowling Butler Pascoe and Sharp to lead. J Paten to handle the Roree Bire organization. Mr O Wilson reported on the Dubbo conference and outlined upcoming work.

Forbes Western Movemant W. K Oal Wilon Wan Laader Mir H. GO. Elliott Menara G. Wilson A. & Sharp Elliott C. Pascoe Melilan W. Gilbert Wood Green G. H. Griffith G. J E. Butler F A. Bowling Orcher Shire GE Virkiith Mosery Tt Mellon Messina FW. Dowliig Ada Sharnandler W. J. Fimeen Dinenaglon Dietriet Menkeh Dowling Butler Pascoe Sharp J. Paten O. Wilson Dubbo

Hospital Board Keeps Annual Show With Strong Profit

The Dubbo Show Society abandoned the 1930 exhibition but hospital authorities organized the event. The show, held that month, earned a profit of £507 10s 5d for the hospital. President A W Cleaver praised the community’s charity and spirit, noting the strong public support and the city’s willingness to back a worthy institution. The result fostered pride and encouraged further public efforts.

Dubbo Rn Funda A W. Cleaver

Truck rollover on greasy road injures Bourcier

A utility truck skidded on a wet patch on a greasy road Monday night near Sand Hills, turning over. Mer L Bourcier, Vigneron, escaped with minor injuries and some straps, while the truck suffered heavy damage. Buckland's cleaning service noted quick return to service within a day.

Coade Mer. L. Bourcier Vigneron Sand Hills

Forbes District Hospital Board reports healthy balance

At a general finance meeting the Forbes District Hospital Board noted a bank credit balance of £146,408 and a freed deposit of £500. The treasurer Cameron presented the fund status, listing income and expenditures from the prec​edous month and deeming the overall position satisfactory.

Forbes District Hospital Board Cameron

Relief Fund Meeting for Forbes Town Unemployed Aid

The Forbes Town and District Relief Committee reports £100 spent on garments for the unemployed. A weekly group sews clothing, but funds run low. Only half of listed cases have immediate needs met and further help is sought. A special meeting in the County Chambers will discuss next steps and subscriptions. Total fund including today is £9,210. Former acknowledgement £9,101. Forbes branch records £9,1041,21/140 making £92/11/10.

Forbes Cooney Chambers AEG Belekth Sydney Hoorn Forto Town Witizene

Farewell to Forbes Lands Office official Roseby

A Forbes official Mr F Hoseby farewelled by colleagues before transferring to Orange. Speakers praised his seven and a half years in Forbes, noting his work for the town and public bodies. Roseby spoke of friendship and happiness in his new surroundings.

Forbes Lands Office F. Hoseby Orange Mosely Beko Mexard Houlson Stewart Gibben Foxall Roseby Stam Forbes Swecene Happinese

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