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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes 56 points of something at a state location with low pressures. A tale lists 66 polite names registered as Fore s Fost Office. Mentions Forbes river in the morning with unclear context and garbled phrases.
Farmers at Wyalong discuss alleged charges related to the wheat crop and decide to send two delegates to Sydney to meet the Minister for Agriculture Mr funn seeking no inquiry. Harmedmat representative Mesure Whitby and Jones of Weer Wyolong named as delegates.
Father Thomas Fox, administrator of Forbes parish, is appointed Bishop of the Wilcannia Forbes Diocese succeeding Archbishop Hayden. Telegrams of congratulation arrive from numerous parishes and officials as the church community acknowledges his rapid rise and service with the Sisters of Mercy history noted.
Forbes residents anticipate a unique concert at the Town Hall on Wednesday night July 1 presented by the Gymnastic Club. The program includes a double quartet by renowned vocalists an instrumental trio varied music and special gymnastic and wrestling displays. Tickets are available from local venues.
Clarke wee pleaded guilty and was fined £1 with 1 oat at Inez Tuesday's Court for failing to register a dairy at Gunningbland. The judge noted the breach and imposed the nominal penalty.
A compact advertisement touts Buckland as your old dry cleaning friend promising to make worn clothes look like new. The terse copy highlights service quality and familiarity to attract customers.
The South Forbes polling site was abolished recently but local member Mr WJ Keast prompted its re establishment in the suburb. An Electoral Commissioner’s Office letter to Minister Gosling discusses the matter and the returning officer for the district is to provide details on polling place arrangements.
At a Forbes sub-branch Return ed Soldiers' League meeting the soldiers protested proposed pension cuts. Speakers argued injured Digerrs who served years face double sacrifice and unfair terms. A motion to telegraph the federal member Gibbens was carried and J Col Hinewood was appointed delegate to Congress.
Daily Herald lobby correspondent says the MacMillan committee report due this week will be a majority critique of Bank of England policy during the trade downturn. It urges easier credit and larger money supply in cooperation with the Bank of England, Bank of France, and others to revive trade. Dr Sproule argues wage cuts are a practical remedy, noting central banks may act only after drastic wage reductions. The report is expected to spark strong reaction as the Bank of England faces direct attack from a leading British financial expert.
The parish timing lists Holy Communion and services across churches including Sam, Barbie, Redgerabong, Warroo, and Jomalong. Rector Frank Weston Th.L. presides with Evensong and Family Services noted.
The Bohemian Cabaret Sali held at Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday raised funds for the District Hospital. About 500 people attended the event organized by The Troop, with seven tables, musical numbers by Mr W Bowen and others, a cabaret supper by a moving traymobile, and decorations by local volunteers. The night featured dance, songs, and a playful act by Misses Bucy Layercombe and Pat Edwards, concluding with thanks to the Presbytery and hospital board.
In Todgatelal Magistrate's Court last Thursday Harold Goodmat ex Head Gardener faced a suit against Forbes Municipal Council by Mr Moloney for overtime pay. The case was adjourned for a week due to the late hour with Mr West representing the plaintiff and the defendant council.
Government Statistician Mr. Ben Pert reports the 1930-31 wheat crop produced 52,301,492 bushels from 3,058,213 acres, averaging 13.3 bushels per acre. Care production reached 3,205,200 bushels from 276,181 meres at 12 bushels per acre, and bay yielded 41,677 tons from 395,454 meres.
A surge in demand for dairy cattle spans government and private herds, with inquiries for young cows and heifers rising. Industry experts note stability as dairy farming expands near Orange, Wellington, and Ware, while Western Riverina reports strong Jerseys interest and popular demand for wind Berkshire and Tamworth stock. About 250 people wait for does from the government Stud of Neocon.
The old-time G U O F lodge dance on Wednesday drew about 125 couples to Treanor's Orchestra. Guests enjoyed fringing to the tunes as wives and friends gathered for a pleasant evening with decorations from the Colored Mall Gore. Next Wednesday night the monthly mid-tine dance will be held at Perbes tos Pita.
A report from Tallarook 56 miles from Melbourne says a pilot named Elkins may be among wreckage found by Italian timber-getter G. Spardella who spoke little English. A search party has not yet located the body but confirms wreckage in extremely rough terrain five miles from Tallarook.
Boxing enthusiasts await Forbes Stadium reopening under new management aiming to attract top fighters from other centres and metropolitan venues. The tentative plan, announced recently, signals renewed activity at the historic venue.
Forbes and District Unemployed Relief Committee met on Monday night and decided to open an appeal for further contributions. The fund, now totaling £105, seeks additional donations to ease unemployment hardship.
The Unemployed Relief Committee seeks farmers to donate vegetables for soup at Forbes Public School. It notes 160 children from poor families receive hot vegetable soup, but funding for materials may prevent ongoing distribution. Vegetables can be left at the school.
Readers are urged to give regular small amounts to the relief fund, with larger gifts welcome. Subscriptions total about £105 2s 10d after recent contributions from D. T. Herbert Lud Carronblin, J. Keast MLA, and Neptune Oil Co. The fund has spent £92 17s 10d so far and needs more support.
In yesterday's session Mr Theodora announced intended annual revenue rise of £7.5 million through higher taxes. A proposed sales tax would rise from 2 to 6 percent and the primage duty from 1 to rate. Income tax would also increase, with full details promised later.
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