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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
1
Fragmented text describes weight gain and tiredness from minor exertion and hints at medical or health notes. Mentions Pall, Krebirds, and Bolte, with unclear context about remedies or dietary references. Overall tone suggests a health or biographical snippet from an older publication.
The annual school pageant dazzled parents with costumes and stage craft. Teachers, volunteers, and the PTA mobilized to choreograph tableaux from Merchant of Venice to Julius Caesar. Performances by Forbes High School students featured a Blue Moon orchestra and a grand promenade as living scenes from Shakespeare’s plays came to life on stage.
A Forbee Municipal Council meeting last Tuesday debated restoring loudspeaker use in Templar Street. Alderman Byrnes urged permitting the devices, arguing they help those hard of hearing and prevent speech from being forced on unwilling listeners. The discussion followed letters from the UCP WA and Labor League supporting loudspeakers for Senator Hardy and Deputy Brunner, with further comments on legal feasibility and timing before the next election.
Forbes witnesses report Gov ernment candidate H O Elliott being snubbed by Opposition leader J Lang in a street encounter. Elliott claims a courteous meeting with former Labor leaders Job Storey and Jim Mc Gowen, but says the rejection by Lang was unprecedented for a public figure.
The Commonwealth Wool and Pen Co and W K Senor Ltd report a highly successful sale in Forbes with top stock from local buyers. Sheep yarded just over 1000 head with two small flocks retained. cattle rates solid at late-December values. Merino and crossbred wethers and ewes fetched notable prices, lambs and store stock varied by age and condition. Cattle sold well with steers to 6 18s, cows to 4 3s, belters 4 7s, and store stock to 4 11s. overall turnout included 4d vendors.
Forbes observes Jubilee holiday on Monday with all offices closed. The Post Office opens 9 to 10 am for most business except money orders. no mail delivery, but sorting will occur and counter delivery offered at Lima.
A belated decision to celebrate King Georges ascent to the throne sparked Forbes Municipal Council to approve a large bonfire on Parkes Road next Monday night and a tree planting plan. Alderman Byrnes urged a Jubilee Avenue name and a civic fireworks display, but the fireworks were vetoed due to cost. Sub committee to coordinate with Jemalong Shire Council and secure support.
Forbes Municipal Council debates public tennis courts at Camp Hill Park adjoining croquet lawn. Metha diet Young People's Association asks for two chip courts with upkeep by the group. No relief funds. council to consider next schedule and ministerial approval for the project.
An auction sale of Mp J. Db Cannon's residence at 12 Baldo Street, North Hill Forbes, will be held on Wednesday May 5 at 2:30 pm. The weatherboard dwelling with laundry and outbuildings sits on a quarter acre with household articles. Edward Weaver and Co and 40 Keane manage the sale.
Jerome Kern and Gecor Ham merstein II supply score and lyrics for Foxs new musical film Music in the Air starring Gloria Swanson John Boles Douglas Montgomery and June Lang. An Erich Pommer production with a star studded cast includes Al Shean Reginald Owen Joseph Cawthorn Hobart Bosworth Jed Prouty. The action unfolds in the Bavarian Alps and Munich with Jack Desohue directing dazzling dance sequences.
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