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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

5

Sports Meeting At Parkes For Forbes vs Parkes

Parkes hosted an inter town sports meeting with Forbes High School, featuring tennis, football, and junior matches. Forbes led after a strong showing in tennis and football, with junior football a 4-0 Forbes victory and pen alty points from McQuillen.

Parkes Forbes High School Forbes H Heath NS. Gould Missen LH Brewster H. Sneddon Cameran Dowbt F. MerQuillen R. Turner J. Girdam BE. Kathgate C. Reynolds D. Colling G. Reynolds D. Clothier C. Twat Strickland W. Tinman Barton J. Smith R. Wilson J. Davis H. Grimmett W. King Elghth J. Golvii Clarrie Pascoe A. Jameson Charle Pascoe Norman Gedd Jock Mills Keith Angus Fred Job McQuillen Mr. Heath Stacy Forbes

Out of Work Bench Obglded Peter's Pranks

Peter Woodbridge was sentenced to one month in Orange Gaol for vagrancy. He had harassed residents with antics including battering a dog with an axe head. He blamed unemployment but offered to work when possible. supervision will continue after release.

Orange Peter Woodbridge Orange Court Sergio McKean Woodbridge Dench

Cardinals Plan May 29 Carnival and Country Week Prep

At a weekly meeting the Cardinals Hockey Club voted to hold a carnival on Wednesday May 29 and to finalize the Popular Girl Competition that day. Plans include a pale dance and inviting teams from surrounding centres for Country Week in Sydney starting June 1. The club aims to prepare for the metropolis games and asks members to attend Nelson Park practices each Wednesday and Sunday.

Cardinals Sydney Jones Nelson Park

After Hours Liquor Case at Forbes Victoria Hotel

Clarence Brown was convicted and fined for breaching liquor laws by baling on the Victoria Hotel premises after trading hours. Licensee Reginald Oxley also convicted for allowing Brown on the premises. Evidence described Brown entering via a side door, the bar area lit, and a small gathering inside as officers arrived. Brown and Parsons were linked to seeking Frank Parsons, a Cowra Road farmer, during April, with Oxley claiming bookings were left to staff.

Victoria Hotel Clarence Brown Forbes Court BR. A. Oxley Brown Woods Arnold Sergt Roley Templar and Lachlan Streets Addrega Farsons the Victoria Parrotia Wilpeas Parsons‘ Arother Melllon Inspector Woods Anothe Bar Strown South Forbes Parsons Frank Parsons Victoria Hubert Paracus Browner Vlaleinghe Prank Parsons Cowra Road Defendant Hubert Adrian Parsons Forbes Licenace Lcensee Reginal Arthur Oxley W T

Punter Peeved Lost Ticket Leads to Court Action

At Dubbo Court yesterday a young man named Merchant faced charges of obtaining 3 10 by false pretences after a ticket purchaser Walkom claimed he was defrauded when he could not collect a bet on Sunny Empire at the Dubbo Cup meeting. Witnesses linked Walkom and Merchant, with Duffy for the defence. the PM dismissed the case and ordered a refund to Merchant.

Dubbo Dubbo Court Merchant M. J. Duffy Sergt. Sweeney Walkom Sunny Empire Woods Edward Grayndler Toone Defendant Aid Grayndler Sergi Sweeney Wellington Dempsey Roy Dempsey

Six Disputes Committee members charged over May Day procession

Sydney court records reveal summonses issued against six members of the Disputes Committee Trades Council in connection with the May Day procession.

Sydney

Sydney Wool Sales Show Stable Values Despite Mixed Lot Quality

The Farmers & Grazier Co op reports 6139 bales catalogued for 7 July with steady prices compared to the April sale. Buyers from Yorkshire, France, Germany, other Europe, and Japan supported a balanced market, with weak merino fleece and earthy lots noted. Skirtings sold well and tambs and crutchings were in demand. Light supplies expected for hearings June 17 to 19.

Farmers & Graziers” Co-op. Co New England Yorkshire France Germany Japan

Gaslight Co completes five miles of Forbes road tar

The Australian Gaslight Company finished about five miles of tarred roadwork in Forbes with another mile to complete before operations cease. Streets completed include Grange Road Camp Street and others. footpaths to Town Hall also covered at company expense.

The Australian Gaslight Co Forbes Operatoria Grange Road Camp Street Flint Street Iron Bridge Forrester Street Hill Street Court Street Johnson Street Templar Street Battye Rankin Rankin, Sherritt Brown Council Cornell

Woman found dead in Sydney vacant allotment

The body of 66 year old Selloy Stasley was found on a vacant allotment in Erakineville, Sydney, last night. Police believe the deceased was a methylated spirits addict.

Sydney Selloy Stasley Erakineville

Plane Wreck at Avord Aerodrome Kills Five

A warplane at Avord Military Aerodrome detached a wing and crashed during bombing practice, killing five servicemen. Authorities fear further danger from unexploded bombs in the wreckage and call on experts to remove them.

Paris Treaday Avord

Forbes Sewerage Scheme to Start in Six Weeks

Indications point to the Forbes centrage sewerage project beginning in six weeks. Contractor Mr. William advises the town clerk that plant installation will soon proceed, with trenching and labor mainly by the department. Local unemployed expected to be hired first, with outsiders only if needed.

Forbes Haw Pantie Works Department

WATER FIRST Baths May Follow Ratepayers Referendum

Parkes aldermen rejected Ald. Howell's bid to push immediate pleas for baths. A referendum will decide the issue with the council planning to proceed if the public votes in favor. Five votes supported the referendum amendment, while opposition argued delay.

Parkes Ald.Howell Ald Howell Ald. Spicer Counell Spicer Ald. Fisher

Rev Trevor Hughes Schedule Notes

The fragment lists events with Bogun Gate at 11 pm Guaming Island at 3 pm and Forbes at 7 30 pm. Speaker Rev Trevor Hughes appears as presenter or figure associated with the times. Further details are not provided in the text.

Bogun Gate Guaming Iland Forbes Trevor Hughes

Local Licensee Fined in Premises Case

Mr. Arnold said the defendant had not stated he was on the premises for a lawful purpose. Points in the defense were said to be conflicting. The licensee was fined £2 with two points.

Bergt Brown Sergt Rowley Parsons With & Costa Mr. Arnold

Dissolution of Partnership Notice by Charles North

Charles North of Quandialla informs the public he has severed ties with the firm Sellen Andrews & Worth and will carry on business personally. He invites quotes for building work including brick wood and concrete and will supervise all contracts personally. Signed Charles North.

Charles North Quandialla Sellen, Andrews & Worth

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