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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
8
The presiding magistrate Mr A B Rudd castigated local businessmen who failed to appear for a case linked to a tragic incident. He condemned contempt for court, warning he will issue warrants in future cases and that townsfolk can attend court if available.
Two young men on Rankin Street faced charges after a midnight dispute marked by obscene language. Constable Deal testified hearing the insults from a distance, then pursued the pair to a newspaper office where both Roberts and Mylecharane denied the indecent remarks. Both defendants faced trial, with one claiming he merely walked away.
Financial report shows receipts over £35 and expenditures totalling £282 for the meeting. Officers Mr K Ford and Mrs Shan Wan praised turnout at the Metropolitan Hotel where room capacity limited attendance.
The South Forbes Catholic School and Church hosts a Sunday open day with a high mass in the main hall at 1 10 8 and a ceremony at 4 o clock. Visitors from across the region attend while Bishop Hayden of Wilcannia Farbn presides. A renewal of the Mission by the Dedemptorist order will be welcomed. The event begins at 1 dollar Laurance's Chive next Sunday night.
At Bathurst on Wednesday racing featured Tango Lad dominant in the one mile event with Guardian and Fitzwilliam among top finishers. Result details show long prices and close finishes with multiple stakes and horse names, including Lord Eudorub and Berg in a tight card.
Aris the boy prophet appears at Arco tonight inviting patrons to bring worries and problems. The program features Eleanor Glyn, Devon Brent, and a double feature with The Blood Kin and The Be Beast plus a romance and adventure lineup. Two specials include Jackie Coogan in The Bugle Call and Monta Blya in Wolfe Clothing.
The Advocate publishes a dense small ads section featuring bargains on clothing and supplies, wanted notices for poultry and goods, a holiday home ad, a job-seeking request, and memory notices. It includes caretaker services, a sword of miscellaneous classified briefs, and local business promotions across Collary, Rankin Street, and nearby areas.
Furs work offered by Angell Sydney refiners. In memoriam Jones Ald memory of Connen. May 1910. Weekend services listed with Rev A Wood and Rev Trevan Hughes. Tenders invited for earthworks at Gogeldrie South. plans available at Leeton office. deposit £100. Commissioner Geo J Evatt announces.
A garbled report covers Cowra racing and betting profits, with mentions of Albury Cup, Lady Smulymn owned by Aesdy TE Pagan, and finances including profits of £1405 and expenses of £417. It notes jockey Simpson, a home stretch finish, and a Victory by Poteral controversial placements. Local authorities face criticism over policing and regulation of track betting and starting-price shops. racing meetings at Geelong and Newcastle are referenced with weather concerns and the upcoming June Cup.
Coursing Bog Owners announce the Great Mechanical Hare Meeting set to be held at Parked with enthusiasts and participants expected to showcase inventive hare simulations and competing teams in a public event.
Eros Bros Ltd Dubbo and McNeilly Cramp Ton Martin of Omange announce an auction at Dubbo Gate Yards featuring Sullocks and Etrers cattle ages 4 to 5 years, 8 years, and 1h years, all in forward condition, Durham Hereford mixed with 600 mixed cattle, well bred young steers. Tractors/trucks available for transport, delivery and catering on sale day, buyers invited with full confidence.
Mr XK C Anderson, public accountant and auditor, of Toeapar Biryot Forbes, announces Mr W J Green becomes accountant for John Meagher Co Ltd for the past 34 years. Green will reside in Cau and improve cleaning methods. all details following, with dissolution of prior arrangement and reorganization under Anderson and co.
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