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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
1
F. P. Carr of Grange has been appointed again as the AMP Society Representative in Forbes District and will soon begin his regular visits to the facility. He welcomes correspondence regarding the Society’s tablet and policies. Address F. P. Cara Orange. Phone 64.
At Forbes Town Hall the Lachlan District Executive of the Boy Scout Association reports great progress in Scouting. Deputy Camp Chief H Macalister highlights Canowindra troop as outstanding and notes changes in Forbes troop since a recent visit. He laments Rover sickness in the district and says Darton of Parkes agreed to act.
A Merth resident reported a scare when an unknown woman appeared at his gate around 2 a.m. He refused to answer the door, and the following morning a suspiciously dressed woman was seen near his gate. The incident serves as a warning to householders to be vigilant at night.
A meeting discussed Rover training as essential citizenship and the push to establish a new Haver crew in Forbes. Dr Barton of Parkes and Dr Kidston were named as donors and reviewers of related trophies while Lachlan district scouts reported six members ready to form a cult pack at Wowilngragong. Present were Mesore Couch, Moloney, Dr Barton, Berman, Wood, Giles, and others.
Airman Captain Lancaster has been indicted on a first degree murder charge in the death of airman Haden Clarke. The case involves the death of Mrs. Keith Miller. Great peppermint for influenza colds advertised.
The Local Land Board at Forbes heard two Crown Lands amendments cases on valuing land by productivity rather than sale value. Betty and Anderson holdings saw capital values cut, with parties and witnesses presenting five year price data, yields, and incomes. board reserved comment and adjourned.
Sydney Trade and Labor Council secretary Alderman J Garden faced a sensational assault case. Several alleged New Guardsmen were sentenced to three months in gaol without option.
Neal Denton and John Anderson, described as a youth and the older man, faced Forbes Court on Tuesday charged with breaking and entering the Forbes railway station ticket office on May 1 and stealing money. Inspector D. C. Toohitl asked for an adjournment until a government analysis report is returned. Both men were remanded and neither applied for bail.
J Field of Forbes Municipal Council broke a leg when he fell from a garbage cart during work yesterday. He was admitted to District Hospital. The accident occurred around noon and he is expected to be out of work for several weeks.
Help for Unfortunates Mro HG Hopkins of Punchbowl reports the Forbes mother who bore a bite without medical aid due to poverty has been forwarded a con to the Forbes Municipal Council to be handed over to the mother.
The board reconvened to hear arguments on the ereditation case, with Chairman Mr J Geary noting the parties’ efforts and reserve of decision. He announced repricing for G.P. 24/18 and 25/18, and approved additional sums for Mr Bettys and Mr A J Anderson, acknowledging the quality of evidence from Surveyor Hwang for the Crown.
In Cangarra the House of Representatives erupted during Mr Bemelay's motion on Defense Department ties to the New Guard. Beasley accused New Guard members of boasting military titles and told Green to go back to the bar. Green demanded an apology. the Speaker warned of expulsion if he did not withdraw remarks. Green eventually withdrew. Beasley did not.
Forbes P A and H A association decided not to hold a sheep show this year after a Saturday committee meeting. Dr J J Sweeny noted stockmen questioned the plan but Secretary Ateten and Mr HP Sweeney doubted feasibility. President Beddle suggested a later rodeo and sheep show might be possible as an attraction.
The Forks branch WA hosts the second annual Arts and Craft Exhibition and House Bazaar opening today in the Feet Room and running tomorrow. It is expected to be a successful event with notable displays and sales.
Deputy Camp Chief H Macallinter of North West praises scouting in Forbes during Lachlan District Executive meeting. He says scouting builds honest citizens ready for any job and commends Mr H B Sweet and Dr Kidston for their support. Radio in the Home promotes programs and market reports from Palings 338 George Street Sydney.
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