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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
3
John Bell Irvine on remand pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court to stealing two dollar pieces and other coins valued at one pound from John Sheid at Forbes. A fine of 10 pounds or 20 days hard labor was imposed, with recovery of the coins.
A casual golf note reflects on growing interest in the game this year. The writer mentions conversations about course par and age, with a light, humorous take on learning the ropes and joining newcomers on the course.
A garbled OCR passage celebrates golf lingo and club chatter. It mentions fairways and eagles, birdies, and lingering jokes about misread cues. The text drifts through playful, incomplete phrases about golf etiquette and a "Lob" moment.
Saint Laur ence cricketers chase victory as Lachlan Juniors bowl tight. Key batting by Tidinay Walker and Carmen fails to lift Saints past 14 runs while Parstow and Hath lead Junior bowlers with multiple wickets. Scores show tight bowling on a challenging Oval track with several fallers and standout dismissals.
A Monday night card party in the C.W.A. rooms organized by Mesdames H. K. Ford and E. J. Murphy drew near 30 players. About 200 tickets were sold, raising profit of £17 that clears the local Far West Scheme committee of debt and leaves a credit balance. The event received public support and thanks were extended to the organizers and donors in the president and treasurer's absence.
The Parkes Intermediate High School annual swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool featured record breaks by Betty Boullier in backstroke and Kath Shakespeare in breaststroke. Mattheows set junior records, with CF Thur winning the year’s bay champ and A Matthews the senior champ. Betty Boulder led the girl champions. The meet produced a large turnout and active club interest, signaling a promising season ahead.
The Wilma Club, tied to Lakeide Chub, gains a two port lease from Mr Gorge Chambers on Bridge Street, enabling the official opening ceremony of the Wil tale plmo. With help from the Marist Brothers Onllewe court, the St Laurence Club will have ready courts for its use.
Sunday services noted with Holy Communion and Sam Sung Eucharist. Blessing and distribution of poms. Warroo and Betgerabong listed with Evensong. Questions will be answered with mentions of April and LLa.m. The record records a lively church schedule on a Sunday with multiple rites and services.
Initial test flights of the Wirraway No 1, Australia’s first military aircraft, were conducted at Fishermans Bend Victoria before thousands of spectators. Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation officials anticipate delivery of 10 planes to the Royal Australian Air Force by year end, with first units ready in three months and output rising to weekly rates later. Prime Minister Lyons outlined plans for mass production in Australia with four assembly hubs in Sydney Melbourne and regional plants, aiming for coordinated industry cooperation within a year and full production in two years.
The Minister for Defence refuses to comment on accusations by the Attorney-General and Minister for External Affairs that bureaucratic delays hurt recruitment. Mr Stress said he would investigate the allegations and review procedures at the Defence Department.
An advertisement claims DOAN Ointment provides relief from painful piles itching and irritation. It promises antiseptic soothing action and notes the product’s effectiveness against eczema and other skin complaints. People are urged to use DOAN’S for relief.
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