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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
1
The production features a strong cast with Leo Verrilo and Michael Hartlett leading the male leads beside Miss Moore. Robert Allen plays opposite Miss Moore in a romantic role hailed as a future Hollywood star. See this musical at the Atland Theatre Lagighl on Wednesday night.
A mysterious melodrama unfolds at the Strand Theatre as a show blends crime, romance, and a sponsor’s daughter in a tense plot. The narrative centers on a dancer and a series of disguises, with reviewers noting ambitious yet tangled acts and a swift opening.
Thrilling new drama introduces Peter Lorre as a mad surgeon in a baffling tale of mystery and romance. The Strand Theatre screens Mad Love starting next Friday, promising eerie chills and sensational European star power.
Wheat agents in Porbon reported quotations at 3 1/4 and 3 1/2 bagged yesterday. The market has steadily weakened to a thin level from 3 3/4 across the year, signaling softer prices and cautious activity among buyers.
A Sydney company cautions Forbes residents to gather council guidance to curb property overvaluation by fire insurers. A letter to the Forbes Development League cites a 10 percent premium rise over five years and argues excess underwriting practices threaten honest homeowners. The league plans further discussion with the council and insurers to ease losses and possibly lower future rates.
Chief Secretary Me Chaffey approved a 2200 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Ethel Welle and Luigi Origna. The claim cites a Cee Ce to Pandon accomplice, not the actual killers. The shooting occurred as they rode home in Forbes along South Ca dobelin Row on Weicker near the Italian's Wut. Reward to be renewed on November 22.
A public meeting led by Mayor H. K. Ford to consider W. C. Brooke’s proposal for a building to house Forbes honor roll launched a fund appeal. Discussion covered funding, use, and a memorial purpose with a committee formed to circulate appeals and organize a temporary town hall site.
Interest in the Cycle and Athletic Club grows with each meeting as plans for a banked racing track at the cricket ground gain support. The group considers inviting experts to draft a detailed plan, surveys of the site are noted, and fundraising efforts include donations of a high-grade bicycle and town canvassing. A 20-mile road handicap is set for May 2, with a second event of bottles on May 16, and possible collaboration with the Bergeraboue Dyels Club for a joint meeting. Public sentiment and local figures push toward concrete progress, with discussions on suitable venues and funding.
Two bishops conducted actions in Forbes Lent week. Bishop Nurtan of Rathumt visited Fortes and Catholic schools, staying several days with Bishop's House. The Minhop vernirmel to Porbes underwent travel from Parkes by train, while other details recount Ed and Res Po Bene WW Forbes operations.
At a public meeting in Forbes last Friday residents endorsed a monument to house the Forbes honor roll. A public dinner raised 24 408 with a credit balance of 27 10 1 after expenses. The mayor praised contributors including Haswett Speck Meneher and many donors totaling 34 8 for catering and ceremony costs.
Forbes Golf Club hosted Stableford par events on its links over the weekend with winners in two divisions. M McKay won the under 18 handicap group at 39 while J Holme led the higher handicap division with 48. Morley claimed the lower division on Sunday with 40 and Holme again top in the high handicap. Numerous players posted scores across Saturday and Sunday events, and Forbes officials praised the season opening arrangements while welcoming attendees at the Eugowra links opening.
Spectators filled Glen Verra for a polo match where Wandary overwhelmed opponents five goals to one. Hughie Stitt Jr was knocked unconscious after a risky move but later recovered. Reg Ridley, struck on the head a week earlier during practice, remains in Crombie private hospital with slow recovery.
Lionel Harvey aged 18 fractured his right leg while playing for Bagowra tram against Goolagong at Eagoewra last Sunday. He attempted a tackle, fell under an opponent, and weight bearing caused the injury. Dr O Reilly treated him and Parker Forbes Ambulance, driven by Superintendent Bleschmore, rushed him to Forbes Tharlet Hospital.
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