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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
2
A rambled tract by a self described vagrant argues a social collapse from unemployment and crime. It calls for faith, service, and personal responsibility, urging readers to attend church, pray, work, and stand for moral clarity amid political and economic turmoil.
The Federal Pastoral Award covering shearing labor and station hands in all states except Queensland expired January 31 but remains in force unless the Arbitration Court orders otherwise. NSW Gragiers' Association reports demands prepared across states and served on The Australian Workers' Union, with a seven week window to reach agreement or apply to the Commonwealth Arbitration Court. Proposed rates include Shearers 2/ per day plus keep and 36/ per week, Woolpressers graded rates, Station Hands 20/- per week with keep, Cooks 3/ per week with Sunday pay, and related proportional adjustments. The unions argue high wool values have fallen to prewar levels and seek minimal guarantees, while noting wartime cost rises and recent declines. The Associations aim to gather evidence for Court guidance and expect the AWU to accept the proposed terms, a development viewed as potentially shocking by some observers.
The St Patrick s Day committee gears up for a big day of activities at the swimming reserve next Wednesday. The program offers events for children and adults including foot races broad jumps cricket tug of war and novelty contests. A grand event at the usual town edition will feature the Irish likely production and bookings are free.
The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co reports a catalogue of 1234 bales including clips from the Southern districts of the Glate and the Central Tablelands. Market held steady with strong Yorkshire competition. higher prices listed for Carrawobitty from Forbes and other consignments. Auctioned 2797 bales, with 243 previously catalogued and 631 privately catalogued, totaling 3771 bales.
A method describes removing rust from prosens ail by rubbing the affected area with cork after applying appropriate preparation. The process is noted as quick and simple, suggesting a practical home remedy for surface rust removal.
A lively write up on Forbes and Grenfell cricket defeat and rising junior sides. Notes on players Constable Rhoden Thomas and Crippie with references to Banka and Methmodists teams, and match lineups for Lachlan Juniors, Lake Forbes Juniors, and the Mariata High School clash.
Lachlan Juniors Cricket Club with parents and friends held a dance at Mrs. T. HK’s residence in Dune Wo Friday night last. Proceeds went to buy new cricket material. Winners included Mino Iriastone Mrs. B. Maker Master Ron McGrath and the chocolate waltz was won by Miss Cassie Bourke and Dwyer. About 71 attendees enjoyed music by Mrs. White Miss Mathias and Mr. C. McGuire. Fruit and orange sales by the girl supporters drew good patronage.
Handicap list for the Orange H A C B S annual meeting shows numerous runners with weights and odds including Marabee Casau Sunkey Duke Berge Assumption Princess Glory and a long roster of entries such as Maltwheel Market Lad Persian Court Yuma Reveller Woodent Trundle Gladys Graves and East Molong among others with varied weights. no clear winner announced.
Forbes Football Club received over 30 applications for the playing coach role for the coming season. At a large Thursday meeting the committee reviewed candidates and fees offered ranged from £2 to £7 weekly with keep. Notable applicants included Joc Key Kelly Lea Griffin Frank Mc Lachlan W Thompson and others from George and St Sydney, with a final selection due after canvassing for funds and a promise of further support from Jack Shirvington.
Rosehill selections list multiple races including three and four year old handicap events, nursery divisions, the Railway Handicap, and notable races at Rosehill with names such as Musketoon, Kingmoab, Prolyxo, Pentheus, and Apparent stakes. The item also contains an unrelated food tip advising how to brighten dishes and use potato water for cleaning a liver.
Football coaching fees rise as several well known coaches are cited. Latchem Robinson commands about 25 pounds weekly with board, Eric Gilbert from Wagga and Tumut asks £6 with board, others range from £4 to £8 with board. Tom Wright moves to Jupee from North Sydney at £6 plus board, J Dempsey from Mungoid asks £5 with board, J B Martin from Murrurundi £4 and A Diahop of Balmain £5 with board, and A Jockey Kelly of Young at £5 10s with board.
Forbes to send Radiola Cup team to Parkes while Trundle aims to claim the Orlando Cup from Forbes. Forbes lineup includes Rhodes as captain and a host of players with unclear spellings and positions.
A Forbes district cricket letter questions selectors for dropping J Thonn from the team after a poor match. It argues selectors do not observe players in other games, hurting promising players and inviting ridicule. The writer criticizes the selection process and hints at possible breakaway from the association. The letter is signed ENTHUSIAST and dated 10/3/32.
Brown Cup final saw the Goolagong Strollers defend the trophy against the Bagowra Juntues in a high scoring affair. Key performances included Riley and Tremble with multiple wickets, while Boland and Monaghan contributed notable scores for the Juntues before stumps.
In hot weather jellies or blastmanges set faster when the basin or mould is placed in water with dissolved malt and washing soda. The hot conditions accelerate gelling as the warm water bath promotes quicker setting of the mixture.
Closing markets in Brisbane and Sydney show declines in wool values. The Brisbane ap noted a drop to seven percent on closing rates in Sydney, with today’s market down by six to seven percent overall. Skirtings fall further as thin centre lines ease compared with earlier prices.
Buyers seeking prime stock should attend Forbes Municipal Sale Yards next Tuesday March 16 for a special event. The Commonwealth Associated Agents including Corn Wool Produce Co W K Gurnsey Senr Butler and Caz will offer 250 fat and more attic and 7600 fat and store sheep.
A notice describes base typewriter ribbons available in any quantity with an Apply Advocate TM of Chen. The item appears in an industrial supply listing and specifies acceptance terms and supplier identity. No further details on pricing or deadlines are provided.
Steady soaking rain spread across the Forbes district and the West aiding land preparation for harvest. Official post office rainfall totals registered 11 points over four days with daily readings from 5 am and a morning 9 am report. Map of week’s arrivals shows Cowra, Condoberry, Grenfell, Eugowra and other centers receiving varying totals as rivers and ground respond to the weather.
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