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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
3
In Forbes Flint Street case Albert E Rymer faces ejectment from Mrs. McMahon widow’s home after unpaid rent. Gilchrist cites hardship for owner. Rymer claims poverty and seeks time to vacate. Court orders Rymer to move within three weeks and pay costs. no immediate rent order.
Mr Syd Joscelyn of Parkes leads a cricket tour at Easter with a full itinerary. Games are set for Good Friday at Wyalong, Saturday at Junee or Temora, Guncay at Wagga, and Monday at Young. Several players travel, with Cecil Pepper of Peterchem possibly joining the party.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills advertised as a long trusted remedy for middle age kidney issues. The copy claims relief from backache fatigue headaches and frequent night urine with a claim of helping kidneys expel waste and safe for older adults.
The Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League met at the Belial Arts, with T. E Prane as secretary and Waldron presiding. Re-elected patrons H. iliork, Mariel NOM, and McPhillamy were thanked. Orange Digerts CC challenged Forbes to a future match, while Gren fell and Warroothway declined. Advances included Tin Hat Day planning, co-operation with headquarters, and 600 tins for donation. Treasurer OC Whitelaw reported £412 credit at last meeting, with receipts £1202 and expenses including honorarium. The meeting also discussed Diggers Race Club funds, prize money, and Ambulance services capacity, proposing training for elder volunteers through Alf Wheeler.
Two proceedings against Alyiriet lawdholders for failure to destroy Tabbiin rabbit warrens were heard at the local Police Court on Tuesday. Mr B Donaldson imposed fines and court costs after acknowledging guilty pleas while noting notices to plead. Warrens on properties totaling 160 acres, part of holdings near a padock and windmill, were found and partially mitigated by defendants, though fines remained at full level.
A speaker notes knowledge is useful to the community and urges those able to assist to provide their names to Mr Wheeler. He announces Sunday night lectures at 7 30, and Wednesday night at 7 43, titled Famous Bible Characters.
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