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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
5
At Grenfell District Court Judge Coyle presided as Grenfell Motor Bulea and Serview Coy secured a verdict for £60 16s 5d against Stephen JA Goodsell for repairs to a motor lorry. The ticket holder will receive the price on ticket presentation.
Council urged to prune storm dumb willows in Willow Avenue and secure them with stout pegs to prevent damage. Smallpox in Ceylon ends with port quarantine withdrawn February 27. Tourist traffic from Australia expected to rebound after recent setback.
At the Perth Shorthorn sales His Majesty the King paid top price of one hundred Balooas for the bull Mill Kills Nigel winner of the first prize. The bull is owned by Mr. Duncan McCallum Stewart, proprietor of WMilibilla Shorthorn herd, who upholds the family tradition begun by his father who also ran McCallum's Perfecthon Whisky.
The Strand Theatre resumes screenings with Qongorilla, the first film produced entirely in Africa. It follows a staggered story within a distant setting, offering a stronger, single feature than the two earlier African jangle films.
Leonard Bathgate pleaded guilty to being on the premises of the Royal Hotel Forbes after hours on a regent night and was fined 10 shillings with costs. He told the police a man had gone there to fetch a crutch. William E. Wheatley was fined 10 shillings with costs for leaving a motor ferry unattended with its engine running. Magistrate Arnold noted the law requires shutting off the engine when parking in the street.
Forbes Municipal Band plans a concert in Victoria Park on Sunday March 6 at 8 o clock. The program includes March Prying Eagle May Flower Oriental Intermezzo In A Persian Market Cavalcade Hymn Belecter Waltz Delilah The Love Parade March Old Comrades and God Save the King.
While traveling from Leeton to Griffith, H. K. Nock of Nelungaloo was shocked to find his steering failing and the car veering toward a telegraph pole. He acted quickly and stopped the vehicle just in time, narrowly avoiding a crash with the post.
The notice references the address 832 George Street Sydney and suggests contacting the Local Agent for particulars or further details.
A regional conference discusses joint action to curb rabbit menace. Ministers pledge cooperation, subsidised wire netting, and PP Boards support for coordinated destruction across districts. Debate centers on fencing, costs, and Crown land involvement with a statewide drive slated to begin April 3.
A Bal Wirt Court case details the guilty plea of John Clement Hayes for assaulting an elderly man during carnival events in Bathurst. Hayes faced a fine of £4 plus costs, with reports noting the incident occurred while the victim was on duty for the Bathurst Municipal Council. Hayes claimed he acted spur of the moment and did not know the man. Prosecutors described the act as a severe assault, and the magistrate admonished Hayes, ordering further punishment if security resignation could not be provided.
A Sydney Parliamentarian, Mr H QO Edmott, rushed from the city with his wife after a Coogee holiday to address a flood of letters. He says daily work consumes all hours, with many inquiries about holy allowances the RLB and myriad other matters. The role remains demanding and under pressure.
The Jubilee of Parkes will run for a week of sports and carnival events. Attendees include Governor and Lady Game at the opening and Jubilee Ball on March 27. Debut entertainment is arranged by Mire C McGlyon. The rodeo on March 30 features the New South Wales steer riding championship and district contests with prizes. A diverse lineup includes parades, displays, two face events, swimming and night carnivals. Railway fare details are available from the secretary at Box 08 Parkes. The aim is to honor the town and its pioneers.
Forbes residents in Sydney and nearby locations share holidays and visits with relatives. Mr Dud Smith and Mrs Pacio return from Sydney while Miss Tawler visits Forbes with relatives. Engagements, weddings, and new arrivals are announced alongside local theatre notes and a death in the community.
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