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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1938
Page
1
Local notes indicate Mrs Ho Hecken Woodonuu along with Miss Ena Mattiake plan to visit after the election figures were released. The meeting is set for yesterday afternoon at the cen tre she expects to be mwey.
A dispute over noxious weeds pits Forbes Council against Jemalong Shire with a letter warning action if measures are not taken promptly. The exchange reflects a broader pattern of councils blaming others while neglecting their own duties.
Labor faces a setback as Elliott holds Forbes seat amid quiet polling and uneven center results. Heffron and Lusarint seen returning. Dring improves Labor position in Forbes with 0.6 vote gain as Parkes tally narrows. Counts from Town Hall and South Forbes show shifting majorities and lingering unallocated preferences.
Mr. Thorby defends statements on preliminary work for shale oil deposits at Newnes. He says surveying, awaying and planning for a large project are underway and invites applications for mine manager and engineers on March 12. Local council notes weed control efforts and plans to address areas needing attention beyond municipal bounds.
Mr Grinsted, proprietor of Use Btrand Theatre, promised free admission to the Forbes cricket team if they retained the Grinsted cup at season end. The team narrowly failed on Sunday but are invited to the theatre tomorrow night as consolation.
Patrick John Shanahan, 12, son of Mr and Mrs John Shanahan of North West Ooma near Forbes, drowned while swimming at Cotton’s Weir with Marist Brothers students. The body was recovered after a lengthy search with divers and volunteers. The funeral was held at St Laurence’s Roman Catholic Church with a large attendance.
Forbes sub branch of the Reformed Soldiers' League held its monthly meeting with 15 members present and apologies from several others. Officers discussed War Veterans Home at Legacy Park Narrabeen foundation, rail passes for Sydney celebrations, finances show improving balance, Diggers ball arrangements, and the annual Anzac Day essay topic Why Do We Celebrate Anzac Day.
At Forbes Police Court Judge A V Quiggin presided Saturday morning. Dudley Clothier aged 20 was fined one day for drunkenness in Templar Street the previous day. Percy Beght aged 18 received the same punishment for a similar offence. Hughie Robb aged 42 was fined two pounds for using indecent language in Dowling Street on Sunday afternoon. All fines could be paid within a grace period.
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