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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
1
An old advertisement offers VICTOR radio battery sets with guaranteed terms. It invites readers to write for particulars to PAL ING B at 338 George Street Sydney, promising very easy terms and up to date scientific and market developments.
Chief Engineer Cox of Forbes power house warns that unless the council lays an additional rising main from the pumping station to the reservoir before summer, water restrictions will be needed. The single existing main cannot meet demand, and filtration plant plans may be delayed by financial year. A new officer may be appointed to review west of town for funding.
Forbes football faces a stern test as the rejuvenated Forbes side meets Condobolin in Group XI Shield action. A big crowd is expected at Condobolin next Sunday, with hopes of surpassing previous attendance figures as the Shield draws national attention from the South to the West.
A landlord and tenant dispute ends with a magistrate granting only one month to vacate. The case involves Charles Rath as owner and Joh W W Reynolds, a bootmaker, seeking grace beyond a month. The order notes postponement and a warrant applicable from Tub 22 amid disputed eviction details and tenant obligations.
Constable Death reported two men, Bart Egan and James Wells, at Caldwell's Wine Saloon on Lan Street. Egan pleaded guilty to provocation after threats of fight. Wells, with 45 prior convictions, was fined £3 for indecent language while intoxicated. Both were due in Tuesday Court.
Five year old Colin Cooper of Farrand Street narrowly escaped serious injury after being struck by a mail contractor's car on Lachlan Street. He was knocked down while crossing with other children but rolled free as the front wheel passed over his leg. He was bruised and later confined by a median but unharmed.
Overseer of Works McKellar reported unemployed motor lorry owners and those with horses asked to be employed in relief work on Sand Hill Road and Johnson Street. They urged the Council to petition for broader coverage, noting only one section was being served and that a few dozen jobs could be available.
A fragmentary verse mentions a figure named Wooda and the phrase Great Peppermint Cure amid garbled lines about beauty and vivid imagery. The text reads like a stray OCR fragment with unclear context and few intact names or events.
An appeal was made at last night’s Municipal Council meeting for an additional grant of £2500 to aid relief efforts for 38 unemployed in the Faor bes district. Town Clerk Detatery confirmed that only a small portion of the total amount of work was available, with £2720 provided previously.
Police alleged James Patrick Long of Forbes led a hooligan gang during a Wednesday Lachlan Street political meeting. He pleaded guilty last Tuesday and received a £5 fine amid claims he continued aggressive conduct despite police and meeting chairman warnings.
Forbes sub-branch of the R S and L A discussed the X ray plant at Forbes Hospital at a Monday meeting. President T Dc Jago recalled attending the opening and noted a possible donation by the sub-branch. The Back to Forbes event raised funds for the plant and the sub-branch considered a substantial donation for Claytoe Children’s Ward restoration.
Relief efforts funded by the Commonwealth Employment Council draw 520 applicants for jobs at Forbes Town Hall. Funds of 1280 are allocated to relief work on Bund Hills Road and Johnston Street repairs. A first batch of 46 men began work with plans for ongoing employment, including married men and horses and carts used for road work.
Lean Smith a clerk faced motor tax nonpayment charges at Tuesday's Court. His solicitor Mr G J Moloney said Smith would plead not guilty to hear the evidence. The vehicle was registered to former owner Victor Drabach and Smith’s name did not appear on transfer. The Magia brute held police had examined the information and that police had orders compelling action.
The Novelty F.J.C. Dance at the Forbes Jockey Club aims to boost finances with a Town Hall novelty on July date. Two orchestras are engaged to cover old time and jazz dances, alternating when one finishes to keep dancers catered for.
Forbes Diggers met Monday night to praise the Forbes band for its willingness to assist at functions such as Anzac Day. President T. C. Jago noted the band’s ready cooperation and a donation of 1 pound was approved to support the group.
Present day prices for renovated guaranteed pianos with good tone quality in generous gratitude order. Prices start from £65 with £5 deposit. Easy terms offered. Write to Paling's at 338 George Street Sydney for particulars.
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