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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1934
Page
1
Mr Dr Bono visiting Forbes in March for four hours from two to six pm. Appointments may be made at Rhuonpton's Pharmacy. Consulting rooms arranged at Van denberg Hotel in London location noted as FLO London.
H A Barraclough Ltd opticians visit Forbes in March at the Vansdenburg Hotel. The firm has toured the town regularly for over thirty years with representative P A Newall present.
Euchre party by Portes Football Club in Town Hall supper room drew a modest crowd. First prize went to Mrs Bhone han and second to Mrs Harkett after a play on with Mrs Connelly. Yeat’s frat prize won by Mr W Cowderey. sea nod shared by Messial BL Tog art and Les Martin. Next Wednesday week another similar event planned.
The St Patrick’s Day commuting group invites all to a celebration featuring a Monday night concert and an event on Wednesday. Well planned programmes promise good attendance. Refreshments and cool drinks will be served at both the concert and sports events.
Landholders along the Lachlan between Goolagong and Forbes oppose nine weirs linked to the Wyangala Dam. A Forbes meeting with 30 to 40 landholders and citizens heard officials from the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission will probe impacts before further inquiries. Supporters urged weirs to raise river levels and national benefits, while objectors pressed for more information and cheaper options before committing to costly works.
A long article describes a county carnival with plans for decor, stalls, and a dagilas floor at the carnival centre. It covers fundraising for Miss Forbes and Miss Forbes Parkes, intertown contests, and a crowning event plus discussions on river weirs and local inquiries.
Several defendants appeared before Mr Ryan PM at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday for offences tied to drunkenness and indecent language in Rankin Street and Lachlan Street. McLean pleaded guilty to drunkenness and indecent language, fined £4 or seven days, and Buckman faced £2 fine or six days for indecent language. Matherson admitted to indecent behavior, bail set, and sentenced to three days with a paid fine.
Forbes Lawn Tennis Club plans to add three courts to its five on the cricket ground, aiming for eight under one body. Projected work costs around £150 with funds being sought. The club traces its origins to 1607, expanding to four courts by 1806 before current eight courts were established.
Presbyterian Ladies College Orange announces fall curriculum aimed at Leaving Certificate level. Day and boarding school with central heating and splendid equipment. Whirl term begins Tuesday February th 1934. Full particulars available from Principal Miss Dorothy Enos M.A.
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