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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

5

Four Shearers Charged After Wandary Crutching Dispute

Four shearers Howman Taylor Bing and Curry faced Mr C A Arnold P M on a charge they ceased work before completing contracts for crutching at Wandary and Yarrangong. Witnesses described the dispute over payment rates including work behind the horns and alleged contract terms. The case heard over Tuesday resulted in fines and costs for each man.

Howman Taylor Bing Curry C.A. Arnold P.M C. J. Thomas R. Meltison Thomas Henry White Wandory Forbes Wan- Gary Yarrangong Bowman Thornton's Wandary Wandery Complainnt White Billy Allen Thoman Grassers' Association Mr. Thomas Got Learner Oman Bush Thomas Mr. Melllon Paul Abbott Wandary Station Ofwmano Graziers’ Association Mr. Mellon Petes Howman Woo Witmeas Bling Mr. Allen Rams Mr. Mellion Melllon Mellion Thomas Bing Ernest Taylor Archibald Curry Messrs Mellon Thomas (Hens Arnold

Rabbit Destruction Case Involving Mellion and Thatcher

In a district case against H Thatcher for failing to destroy rabbit bites on two properties, Mr. C. H. Broderick for the defense noted Dalrida at 6500 acres and Yerra Yerra at 4300 acres with thick infestations. Sentences: £6 and £3 7s 0d respectively, with costs, to fund the Forbes PLP Board.

Mellion Goodall H. Thatcher Deartoy Rabbite H. Broderick Mr. Mellion Dalrida Broderick Hhem Arnold F Costa Lilma Forbes Plp

Queensland sugar duties revised penalise imports

Telegraphic news reports that Britain may reduce sugar duties to ease refined sugar imports from Queensland. A proposal to raise quality by adjusting polarization is discussed amid penalties on Queensland sugar. In Calcutta a marriage unites Miss Nancy Miller and a former Maharaja with Brahmin priests officiating.

London Queensland Britain Quenland Calcutta Nancy Miller Indorent

Industrial Court Adjourns Six Months For Reconsideration

The President of the State Industrial Court in Adelaide announced a six month adjournment for reconsideration of Hewit’s claim for a variation in an alleged matter. The decision was preferred to pursuing multiple avenues or attempts at revision.

Adelaide State Industrial Court

Discoverer Reports Tin Field Near Hobart

New tin field near Hobart attracts attention as Mr. P. L. Nye Government geologist returns from inland prospecting near Port Davey toward the southeast. He promises a Mines Department report detailing field extent and prospecting results.

Hobart PL. Nye Port Davey Nye Mines Department

Wharfies Strike Delays Melbourne Ship Unloading

In Melbourne a dispute between ship owners and wharf laborers over the award for wood pulp handling halted the barque Hougomont unloading. Wharf workers ceased work on the wharf, delaying cargo operations and disrupting the ship’s schedule.

Melbourne Wedoceday

Storm at Melbourne Drowns Boy in Flooded Creek

Melbourne reports a heavy rainstorm across the Biante pastoral districts yesterday. A boy drowned after falling into a flooded creek near Canterbury during the storm.

Melbourne Biante Mulbourne Canterbury Alooded Creek

Thunderstorm Drops Rain Across BROKEN HILL and Nearby

A storm struck on Tuesday morning in BROKEN HILL with hours of showers. Measured rainfall ranged from five pointe at Wilennma to 42 pointe at Hedan, and twenty seven pointe were recorded citywide.

Broken Hill Turalay Wilennma Hedan

Weather and farming notes from Eugowra and district

Weather in Eugowra is warm days and cool nights with heavy rain recorded Friday totaling 100 polata. Farmers report busy fallow work and hope for increased crop area, while sheep and block paddocks show activity. Local cricket results, Kelly Cup matches, and new equipment and buildings are noted amid flu spread and community updates.

Forbes Advocate Wrehan Rina Engowra Celta Red Creek Goolagong Neil Jippa

Tragic Crossing Accident Claims Enotwood Girl

A girl from Enotwood died after a passenger train struck her at a level crossing near Eastwood Railway Station. She was crossing between the gates when the crash occurred. her elder sister witnessed the event and called her to jump as the train approached. The younger sister suffered fatal injuries. the elder sister survived the ordeal.

Enotwood Saramatta Hospital Eastwood Railway Station Ocene

Opposition to Railways Motors Challenge Transportation

In Dubbo on Wednesday a railway plenary day featured special trains from Bourke Brewarrin Coonamble Molong and Wellington. A luncheon speech argued motor transport threatens railway livelihoods and underscored growing competition.

Dubbo Bourke Brewarrinn Coonmmble Molong Wellington Mii Speck Om Guard Baldwin Ratl

Water Hyacinths Spread in Bellinger River Upper Reach

Patches of water hyacinth have developed in the upper reaches of the Bellinger River. The Boarbours and Rivers Department have been informed with a view to the eradication of the frost.

Urunga Weslnonday Bellinger River Boarbours

Apple Market Glutted with 1.3 Million Cases in NSW

Sydney reports a severe apple surplus with one to 1.3 million cases awaiting sale in New South Wales. Minister H. Thorby convenes a conference to chart measures to reduce the glut, exploring options for local disposal or export to the United Kingdom and avoiding further fruit surpluses.

Sydney New South Wales Thorby United Kingdom

Auction Sale Of Mrs Bragg Household Goods

Instructions from Mrs Bragg to sell a high class lot including maple and pine bedroom suites dining room suite with sideboard and table, Singer sewing machine, kitchen furniture, push-cart, lawn mower, linoleum rooms, and numerous other articles in tip top order for absolute sale.

Singer

Prisoner Frederic Collins Found Dead in Goulburn Cell

Frederic Emanuel Collins Ai, an inmate in Goulburn, was discovered hanging from an electrical bracket in his cell. He had been serving a sentence of about ten months for theft and reportedly collapsed after a fit following ten days of illness. A verdict of suicide was returned.

Goulburn Frederic Emanuel Collins, Ai The Gant Coline

Methodist Services and Sunday Gatherings Noted

Forbes hosts Sunday services at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and Kindergarten. Gunningblood holds a 3 p.m. service with Mr N J au leatia. Eugowra and Forbes list additional services with Cher and Anthem, Communion, and evening times. Includes ladies wear and accessories from Tainty Goods for sale on Rankly Street.

Tragic Child Death Reported in Unclear Account

A fragmentary article reports a child's death in vague terms with uncertain details and several garbled names, offering little verifiable information about the event, location, or those involved.

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