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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
1
Water Conservation Commission investigators found a dammed canal between Lake Cargelligo and the Lachlan River causing water to be diverted onto adjacent lands. Residents had petitioned to restore lake levels as it lacks a natural feeder. An officer report notes many properties flooded by the acts.
Auction sale announces sale of household furnishings and a Chevrolet truck at the corner Battye and Farrand Streets. Includes dining and bedroom suites, radio, sewing machine, crockery, glassware, and a 5 hp McKay Sunshine engine powered cream plant. Also seeks several clean cut men for permanent work at Club House Hotel Friday and Saturday.
USED CARS announces a series of country concerts with auditions for performers including Arthur Reeve John Ryan Scott and others. Auditions are in the afternoon at the concert venue bookings via OZ. May 14 at Forbes Town Hall adults 3 shillings reserved 3/ unreserved 2/ children 1/6. Also combined Methodist and Presbyterian services May 15 at Presbyterian Church with Rev Clancy and Rev Clarke. Municipal Council reports April impoundings totalled 66 head of horses cows and calves.
Leslie William Forbes, 23, pleaded guilty in Forbes Police Court to stealing jam, Mobiloil, white lead and sugar from Meagher and Co. valued at £6 4s 9d. Judge Ryan exercised Section 556a, discharging him on bond, with £20 good behavior for 12 months and restitution of £6 14s 9d to be paid within two months. He was ordered to compensate the firm £6 4s 2d and to cover costs.
Grenfell bowlers defeated Forbes 4 to 2 in the Octal Game at Grenfell. Club president T. W. L. Simon welcomed the visitors and B Buckland spoke for Forbes thanking Grenfell for their hospitality. List of players includes Neal, Mathews, Reid, Mannell Crowe, Pollard, Webb, Gunn, Newham, Cory, Stringer, Rhoe mark Anderson, Hunter, Tickner, Buckland Simon, Gray, Aston, McCabe, Hesgrove, Palmer, Sly, Pithy Spie, Mylecharune, Bol Woods, Baker, Qamotherly, Maguire. The Forbes BP Board considered Baden Pearse’s application to cut box and gum posts on the SR between Carrawoblity and Bodgrin Cat concen.
Forbes hosts Dubbo at Spooner Oval in a Group Shield clash with Willard Clifton and Len Acret returning for Forbes. The teams push for a win as Coach Sam Hamilton fields a strong Pack including Clifton Willard and Arret, while Dubbo bets on a sharp backline to topple the hosts.
Forber and Greenethorpe ratepayers objected to paying the grasshopper levy raised by government regulation rather than local boards. Forbes and Wilberforce letters questioned the levy’s fairness and calls for a cost breakdown. Waugoola Shire reported 2/5d for grasshopper poisoning. the matter was placed in abeyance due to lack of reply.
At Forbes P P board meeting the chairman urged an independent Department of Agriculture officer be sent to Forbes to audit the board’s office administration. Auditor Green cited delays and missing records, while secretary Miss Cowell and Miss King defended themselves amid concerns of irregularities and uncertified auditing practices.
Forbes P P Board met to consider paying a 5 percent allowance on stock permits due to inspector shortages. The proposal was rejected as regulated. Remuneration details and postage costs were discussed, with decisions against charging postage for permits to stockowners. A Caragabal police officer was approved as a Board inspector.
The roster for the season’s final wool sales lists about 118000 sales to be offered over three weeks from May 23 to June 6. Selling dates are May 24, May 31, and June 7 with around 4200 bales per catalogue. Heavy buying from Sydney buyers and continental traders, plus strong Japanese demand, indicate a favorable market.
The Windsor cabinet on Tuesday recommended to the Executive Court that Mattie Lewskinuld be allowed to take part in the execution of Alfred Spicer, condemned for murdering Marcia Hayes near Windsor. The council set May 26 as the hanging date. the execution is to proceed pending formal approval.
The Australian Tea in the Parish Hall turned into a very successful event on Wednesday afternoon. Musical items by Mesdames Grimshaw Francis Ord and the Misses Waller and Herbert delighted a large audience. A cake contest judged by Mesdames Sharp and Filner was won by Miss Robert Lotghrin.
Bishop Fox arrived by train at Porches on Thursday morning and will remain over the weekend. On Sunday he will bless Tina Gretta of Our Lady of Louides at the Convent grounds. The Pres bytery Ball committee met last Sunday and planned a card party to aid the funds with Mesdames Your Walker and Doris as organizing secretaries.
Mr W J McSweeney of The Rivers Canowindra won the open section of the fodder conservation charm plol at the Central Western show. Mr H O Syme of Warrangong Koora wat won the owners of 900 acres or more section. A special grassers section covered paving ry property capable of carrying pastures.
Organising committee wires a big event at the Ambulance Station tonight inviting all to attend. Funds go to the Ambulance, music by the Sydney Police Orchestra free at the door, aims to raise a record profit. The main date is June 7 with masks provided, and Empire Day May 24 features a cracker old-time dance in the Town Hall to boost funds.
Last night the Mitit elpol Council approved building applications. E Falkiner plans a shed on Ooma Street for Parbeu O Co-operative Dairy Society, value 45. W. A. Field seeks a weatherboard cottage on Quarry Road for Mr R Clothier, value 4250. A R Smith proposes a fir brick cottage on Orange Road for Mr Ho Bergrove, Fiverside Forbes, value 1145. Total value 1540.
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice told Forbes P.P. Board yesterday that Norman C McLeod af Tran gie did not receive a favorable decision on his appeal against the part of the fines imposed for breaches of the Act.
The Bey fin correspondent suggests that Fliter may declare the corcor dat with the Vatican due to the Pope's stance in Italy. Angrif, appointed by Goebels, attacks the Pope described as "the ole centleman." To avoid clashing with the school Pageant, the Ambulance pubre party was cancelled. the series will resume at the Ambulance Station next Wednesday night.
The chairman defended the duty cost and officers against unfounded complaints while supporting staff integrity. Director Gutler questioned staffing adequacy amid expanding duties, but the chairman deferred to the secretary. Minutes note Cowell received regular wages and personal insistence noted. Director Beddie tied this to possible guidance from the investigating officer.
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