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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

4

Gossip of the Day on Bishop Fox and Forbes affairs

Gossip notes Bishop-elect T M Fox of Wilcannia Forbes Dio cese aged 38 with jubilation from parishioners and future consecration at Broken Hill cathedral. Rumors suggest Father Meagher may succeed at Forbes. town finances strain Forbes council as Ted Venables retires from Ford car business and plans a North Coast holiday with a friend.

T. M. Fox Wilcannia-Forbes Diocene Hayden Hobart Broken Hill Ford Forbes Ted Venables Frm Sydney Byron Bay

Car in creek maroons Gillart rector and wife

The Rev Frank Bromley and Mrs Bromley were stranded when their car stalled in a creek between Buchareets and Sivert Town. They were rescued by a passerby. Bromley suffered a germ in his left eye and Flola is in a private Orange hospital.

Gillart Town Frank Bromley Orange Mra. Bromley Buchareets Sivert Town Mr. Bromley Flola

Sports Dance Amid Weather Dampens St John's Hall Event

Inclement weather reduced attendance at the Sports' Dance held in St John's Parish Hall on Tuesday night. Despite a thin crowd, the evening proceeded with orderly dancing and a dainty supper served by organizers. Hostel funds are expected to benefit to a slight degree.

St John's Pariah Hall

Wheat Pool Argument Urges State Action for Farmers

Letter from H. K. Nock and C. Cambridge defend a wheat pool strategy, opposing protectionist prices. They claim a home market price could be achieved under the Marketing Act, reduce transport costs, and weaken calls for socializing the industry while arguing a national pool surpasses state or federal limits.

Queene Farmera Ste South Africs New Zealand Tiran Australia H. K. Nock Cambridge

Derelict to Open at Strand With Night Work Snippet

Derelict a George Bancroft Paramount drama shown at Strand starting Saturday for two days features ships battling a monster Cerrific tropical atarms and a sea rescue in a dense fog. Also showing Night Work with Eddie Quillan and Bally Btar adding extra drama.

George Bancroft Paramount

East Lynne Draws Crowds at Strand Theatre

East Lynne has drawn two good audiences to the Strand Theatre for its third and final presentation. The review urges readers not to miss the show, noting strong reception and high audience interest.

East Lynne Strand Theatre

Demand Notice Of Horse Detention In Galaris Case

Archis Nicholls of Galaris faced a detention charge in last Tuesday's court over the loan of a horse valued at £5 to John Higgins known as Higgins. Nicholls said he lent the horse for a week after selling it to Higgins, who kept it in the paddock before returning it. Higgins later claimed the horse was missing and said it was “out in the paddock where I am working.”

Forbes Father Meagher Parkes Nlm Tim Nicholls Nobby Defendant Conners Plaintiff Dubbo Cif Norman Cabot

Prince present at conversation over horse dispute

The narrative describes a Saturday night meeting where defendant claimed to have brought in a horse during the plaintiff’s absence in Dubbo and later released it. The plaintiff pressed for prior disclosure and noted he saved a notice of demand, which he served to the defendant, then sued when the horse remained missing. The matter involved witnesses at a Labor meeting and questions about the delivery location and a police demand. The magistrate adjourned, citing Lloyd v Cathorne on delivery specification, and dismissed the case with costs to the plaintiff.

Defendant Dubbo Plaintiff Plain Methlon Norman Cabot Imborer South Circle Park Nicholls Hip Higgins Meilion Arnold Meillon Lloyd

Peak Hill meeting approves numerous rural policy resolutions

The Ashburnharm District Council of the Farmers and Grocers Association met at Peak Hill to approve a long list of resolutions for the Sydney conference in August. They urged petrol price relief, lower registration charges, delayed loan repayments, changes to arbitration and tax systems, uniform fuel pricing, grain and seed pricing tweaks, grasshopper control, and broader social service changes, among others.

Ashburnharm Farmers & Gottiers' Association Peak Hill Sydney Dame Hoole Central Council of The Country Party Cate R Ujing Iine PP. Council Commonwealth State Department of Agriculture

Cowtastrophe in Wagga as farmer slaughters emaciated cow

A farmer in the Wagga district reported a cow in very poor condition and killed it after inspecting its contents. The fragment notes an incident of livestock distress and immediate action by the farmer.

Wagga

Fragmentary crime clue in coat and boots found

A fragment of a woman's coat, dungaree trousers, boots and other articles were found. The notice mentions letterheads and financial requirements from Advocate Grate Printers at Lachtan Street, implying a legal or printing matter connected to the discovery.

Farma Lachtan Street

Half Yearly Exam Results At Girls School And Classes

Results list for a girls school shows top students by class with names: Esther Williamson Nellie Gage May Mitchell Angela Gilbert Dorothy Tre hewey Beryl Peasley Alice Muir Florence Tanton Lesley Dunn Florence Acheson Ins Armaiong Nancy Toovey Edna Hosler Mary Broderick Joyce Mcauliffe Molly Heading Allan Bowyer John Gunn Ron Edwards Ben Jenner Roy Rutter William Smith Ellis Burley Albert Beulah Eric White Gordon Emith William Ford Richard Messiter James Hamilton Laurie Morris Harold Smith John Martin Lydon Morgan Ron McGrath Ron Barton Alwyn Morgan with class placement and ties noted throughout.

Indecent language case in Brewery Lane families

Ernest Jones, a laborer, was fined for using indecent language in front of his home on June 6 after a complaint. Witnesses testified he shouted about his daughter and drank beforehand. The magistrate accepted police evidence, rejecting excuses and imposing a penalty rather than three days.

Ippesrana Msti Ernest’ Jonée Jones A. Meillon Witpens Mr. Meillon Defemfint Jones’ House Howse Fitzpatrick Matt Ernest Jones Dalby Mellion Tie Arnold

Collision Near Parkes Dazzles with Headlights

Two cars collided on the Trundig road near Parkes at about 6 pm on Saturday. John Cecil Parsons of Farmers & Graisers Co operative Co drove a Ford from Trundle to Parkes while Reg Edmonds of Yering, Guoningbland, returned in a limousine. Edmonds alleged Ford headlights blinded him. after impact the limousine left the road and struck a fence. The Ford suffered bent axles and damaged mudguards. the limousine’s bumper bar, axle, and other parts were damaged and towed to Parkes. No injuries were reported.

Trundig Road Parkes John Cecil Parson Farmers & Grassers’ Cooperative Co Trundle O Parkes Reg Edmonds Yering Guoningbland Parkea Tt4 Edmonds Ford

Notable Local Notices Highlight Births Deaths and Moves

A digest from Eugewrra and Forbes lists births including twins to Mr and Mrs Gordon Hopwell and a four year old death of Mrs Angelina Denning. Items cover ward operations, mid winter visits by Mick Clifford, bank duties in EogoWra, and weather affecting travel. Also noted are staff changes at the Bank of NSW Forbes and attendance records of Farmers and Settlers Association leaders in Ashburton and Parkes districts.

Richard Job Ashbursham Farmers & Settlers’ Association Parkes Jobson

Beard Le Brocque Weds Victor Beard at St Lawrence's

Miss Dolly Le Brocque married Victor Beard at St Lawrence's Church on Wednesday evening. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs F J Le Brocque of Forbes, wore black and white marocain with a white felt hat. The ceremony was by Rev Fr Brennan, with Miss Nancy Le Brocque as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Parkes after a Sydney honeymoon.

H. Goodman Sydney Forbes Goodman St. Lawrence's Church Victor Beard Parkes Misa Dolly le Brocque F. J. le Brocque Sherriff Street Broom W. J. Beard Fr. Brennan D. le Brocque Nancy le Brocque Slater Ag Mrs. Beard

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