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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
4
Hill faced a magistrate over a street assault on Chapple, a PMG telephone mechanic, with self defense argued by Cobley and witnesses detailing a confrontation on Lachlan Street. The court ruled Hill guilty in effect and fined him £4 4s.
The Education Gazette outlines an Evening College plan with social, cultural and practical activities. Meetings invite local residents to join, nominate courses, and submit names and topics to the Forbes Town Hall committee for formation and oversight.
Forbes friends mourn the death of Mrs Ellen Louisa Miller aged 64 wife of D L N Miller of Glenlossie Forbes She leaves husband three sons Ronald Stanley Gentis and two daughters Olive Ranger Sydney and Marjorie Miller The body was brought to Forbes and interred in the Church of England cemetery with Rev A E White officiating
The Apex Club held a latent dinner meeting to discuss the National Fitness Project. Members worked on planning and constructing carnival stunts and activities.
The Forbes Munsleal and Drama Society advises its production Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary has been postponed to mid April due to accommodation dimensions. Reg Lye and his cast work overtime to ensure a top country presentation, with strong attention from western groups.
Mears Leeds Bros. Pty Ltd report selling a large consignment of horses at Grange Silvey yards on Monday March 13. Prices ranged from 7 to 76 pounds for various classes including light horses, ponies, draughts, and heavy draughts.
Orbes seeks a last season victory on Sunday against Bedgerabong who edged Canowindra to win the cup. Forbes Meaghers and Capstans loom in semi finals with J Hambly R Cameron among Forbes lineup. Final points list shows Canatara Ex Servicemen and more. junior finals pit Federals vs Marist Brothers. Church notices list Holy Communion and Evensong times at St John’s Parish.
Heavy rain forced postponement of the club championships from last weekend. Officials expect a new date likely on a Saturday in April with many swimmers out of town and training interrupted. The entry book remains open and members urged to resume practice to finish the season with a proper carnival.
High-grade blended cigarette and pipe tobacco advertised with sizes 1 lb and 22/8 lb options. Includes Flake Pipe and Ready Rubbed blends with various prices. Orders require postage and cheque exchange. address listed at Quay Street, Sydney.
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