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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
3
A twenty pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing stock from Wandary. The notice specifies sheep bearing a W ear mark and cattle brands including Spyglass and Walter H R Stitt as identifiers.
Fines of 2 pounds each were imposed on R. H. Beddie Edmondson and T H McColm for non attendance when jurors were called at Forbes Quarter Sessions on Tuesday. The penalties were remitted later the same day after explanations were heard from the three jurors.
A trial heard that a six year old girl was allegedly harmed near the Post Ontle Hotel wine saloon. Witnesses described seeing the accused with the child and improper contact, while the defendant denied indecent behavior and claimed only playful touching. The jury acquitted the man after testimony focused on fragile evidence and the child’s age.
The war between stockowners and agents at Cowra over selling fees has ended in the owners victory. Agents abandoned a 7 percent commission plan, reverting to 2 percent after a meeting in which stockowners demanded the lower rate. The dispute stemmed from broader claims by agents about just treatment of stock sales and yard operations.
In a court session, witnesses described the alleged interference with a young girl in a hotel yard. The judge noted mixed evidence and the accuser’s good character. After deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty and the accused was discharged.
The Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co Ltd reports assets exceed 23 million pounds with paid claims over 112 million. Crops stocks fencing insured against fire risk, with local agent Moore Brooke & Co. described.
Thomas Sloane licensee of Tattersall's Hotel faced the Orange Licensing Court on a charge of selling adulterated whisky. The inspector found underproof whisky with 6.5 percent water. Sloane claimed an accidental breakdown and in his absence his son added water. A fine of £2 plus costs and witness expenses was imposed.
Residents and visitors to Forbes urged to enjoy improvements at Tinmans Club House Hotel now offering best accommodation and top brands in wines beers and spirits. Ad promotes complete business stationery services from Craft Printers Lachlan Street with guaranteed quality.
On Lachlan Street a new same day developing and printing service offers film processing with satisfaction guaranteed.
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