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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
1
An advertisement touts Australian mica based powder for delicate skin. It promises a pure finish, natural look, and a modern appeal. The copy pushes value and beauty benefits with claimed multiple uses and affordable price.
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians announces next visit by Forbes at the Vandenburg Hotel on Monday March 19 from 9 am to 4 pm. The firm, active for over thirty years, is represented by P A Newall FLO. Rheumatic sufferer notes dancing request and a curious remark about Mr Bierenshet. fragmented text mentions Johnn Meagher and Co Ltd.
Optician Mr. D. J. Bons from London will visit Forbes on Wednesday March 22 from 3 to 5 pm. Appointments may be booked at Knapton's Pharmacy, Consulting room, Van denberg Hotel.
At Forbes P P Board meeting several lease applications were reviewed. The Board considered resumption of land and road closures near T S F L reserves, approved Schaefer Reserve use on South Conrobilin Road, objected to a conversion of special jomsos near Wynolw, and deferred broader action on Goffs Tank pending a full value inspection.
In a preliminary Coroner's Court session, Nicholas Gaha, Arthur and Stanton Hayek faced remand after initial charges. Police described thefts linked to Gaha's shop, with items found in Claude Black's residence and Black’s shed. Gaha and Black, plus Hayek brothers, were charged with theft and related offenses as the inquiry continues.
The council discussed the power house dilemma and agreed to buy the Orange Council plant for 2000. Engineer Cox lowered the cost estimate to about 6500 after inspection, and tenders will be invited with a 6000 loan over 15 years. Referendum risk and repayment method discussed. tender deadline set for April 18.
Magistrate M J Ryan of Forbes circuit hears a case where Arthur Marlin is charged with being found on licensed premises after hours. The sergeant testifies he saw Marlin leaving the Post Offices Hotel at 11 15 p m on January 15, Marlin denies knowledge, and the magistrate muses he may have been there for supper or breakfast for the next morning. A fine of 10 shillings and 3 shillings costs is imposed.
The Forbes District Hospital board reports a debit balance of 2108 14 65. Receipts from late January to late February total 126 0 0, with 42 15 5 owed and 83 15 4 remaining. Credit balances exist in the contribution scheme and Kray account. Organising Secretary Thomson says a further advance from hospital funds is being sought to sustain operations.
Forbes P. P. Board will be represented by Dir. B. J. 0. Speck or another board member if he is absent, at the conference meetings scheduled for March 14 and 17.
The Forbes Co operative Dairy Society’s appeal against a Forbes jury verdict was dismissed in a full court session before Chief Justice and Justices Street and Marwell. The case involved Ernest A. Austen, awarded £60 for wages and rent, and likely costs around £300. Forbes represented by RB Medison.
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