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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

4

Metropolitan rail electrification debate grips Sydney

A contentious fight over suburban rail electrification escalates as city interests press for massive new funds while country representatives warn against draining state finances. The Sydney Press is accused of swaying government policy to favor metropolitan projects, risking rural development and the state’s financial stability. The Wyatigata Dai shield scheme and related decisions linger, with Migration Commission awaiting verdict on public works funding.

Metropolitan Sydney Aml Sibiurban Wyatigata Dai Shield Farben

Marriage notices and social captions swirl in Sydney pages

An assortment of names and events fills the column from Sydney society life. Mentions include Tam Morning and Williams, Rothe, Mr GN Svea, Awanowuaey of Mime Dreyny Howell, and many others attending weddings, church events, and holiday gatherings. The item reads as a dense social roundup with numerous individuals, places, and holiday references.

Fortnightly stock sale and business changes detailed

An OCR laden report outlines a June twelve event titled Forbes Cursing Tub facing disruption and a fortnightly stock sale featuring sheep and horses. It notes Woods announcing plans, Mountford of Bydvey connected to business changes, and advertising influence discussed with C Crumley.

Wing Waynes Involved In Unfortunate Night Incident

Wing Waynes of Calon Street was injured during a mishap at night while preparing to retire. The incident involved clothing catching fire after a light sparked. Wayne is currently doing well at the District Hospital and receiving care.

Wing Waynes Calon

Youthful joy-rider faces court over car theft case

A youth showed at court charged with unlawfully taking a car from an employer in Sydney. Police later arrested him after a prolonged inquiry. The case, heard before Mr A Arnold, involved amounts and alleged statements by witnesses as the trial proceeded.

Hospital Patient Falls From Balcony Under Investigation

A hospital patient aged about sixteen fell from a balcony at a district hospital yesterday. He sustained multiple injuries including a fractured arm and jaw. Medical staff stabilized him. condition described as serious but not life threatening.

Electrician killed ayuney during wiring work

A fragmentary report indicates an electrician died while moving wiring apparatus yesterday near Paipnota. Details are garbled but reference is made to May 10th and 19th and staged at locations Wet WL and Mteehnle Al Hare with mentions of Parton.

Paipnota Parton

Attempted Death By Action In Gowirs Cowra

Rene Bourke aged nine attempted to kill in Gowrs Gowra while staying with relatives Mr and Mrs Cramp. The girl used a cord to attack her wrist and throat but medical help arrived. She survived with non fatal injuries though injuries to her lip and throat caused concern. The Medical opinion cited worry and emotional distress as contributing factors.

Bourke John Cowra Mim Bourke Cramp Gowrs

Man's dog killed during paddock shooting in court

In a police court yesterday a case over a farmer Markwort whose dog killed a calf and fought other dogs during a paddock incident was heard. The owner described the animal as a blue blocka white brown mottled hound. witnesses testified to the dog charging and attacking, the calf's death, and the dispute over damages of £10 while the defendant denied intent and defended his actions.

Joan Nriatlan Blaloney Meloney Meroney Mark Welanborn Wien Rosakis Dluinum Winag Hawke Wilmems Mellion Muckwort Vhiwul Hilalee

London Newspapers Deny Municipal Bribery Allegations

London editors rebut claims of corruption tied to municipal contracts and Labour era authorities. The Daily Chronicle reports initial accusations, while Sydney officials request full details and defend their actions, stating no wrongdoing and urging correction of the record.

London Promiancs Sydney Royal Damems Tonielpal Power -Houn Chasntele Tandon Rabeork

Traffic Case Involving HAL Awol Charged In Court

Police court heard a case involving Morty Georgy Adame charged with failing to stop and resist. Evidence claimed he dug up a car and attempted to flee, with the judge citing the time already served and a sentence of five days with a fine or 34 dollars.

AL Ure Porbos Morty Georgy Adame Wan Havin Low

Mother's Day Remarks at Presbyterian Church

The Rev J. Castallo of the Presbyterian Church spoke on Mother's Day urging appreciation beyond one day. He challenged the idea that a mother should be revered only annually and emphasized daily respect for mothers throughout the year.

Local court drills into dog attack case and witness confusion

A magistrate weighed claims in a dog attack incident, balancing alleged actions by Markwort and others. Evidence centered on whether the dog was attacking, whether it wore a collar, and if witnesses could prove who threatened whom. Court ordered witness payments totaling 7 shillings.

Presbyterian Flower Show brings community prizes and plans

The Presbyterian Flower Show, led by MLA Mir B C Best, showcased elegant geraniums and chrysanthemums, with strong exhibits in cooking and crafts. Attendees praised the displays, and awards covered cakes, preserves, and children’s handiwork, as Rev J Hy Contello and Mr Best attended.

AC Rao Cy Meaty Mla J. Hy Hote Alte Peake Hull H Yin Parker

Strand Theatre listings and feature lineup

The page details films at the Strand Theatre with showings named Resurrection and The Fire Bruns among others. It lists evolving weekly programs including comedies dramatic reels with Warner Baxter and Mary Moat and a variety of jam and preserve exhibitions along with notes on prices and dates for the Canal week.

Strand Theatre Forbes Canal Makro Cohiwyn Magers Bluwest Nowetyal Amy Timmche Warner Baxter Mary Moat Boom Oldahme Garden of Life Saterday Maliweu Adutu Ly Theatre Opaus Programe Pam

Funeral of Miss Barton In Forbes

Deeply regretted passing of Miss Barton noted in Forbes. Funeral held at the local cemetery with Rev Parbor Fox officiating. Large circle of friends sent condolences to her bereaved family. Miss Barton described as a pleasant, popular young woman.

Mee Barton Parbor Fox Minn Barton Miss Barton Forbes

Clerical Appointments at Bathurst District

A Bathurst clerical appointment list announces the assignment of several priests. Fr. Coomny is named as parish priest for Canowindis with Rev. Brosnan to be private for Guigena and Rev. Pr vison as private for Kanon. Rev. Pathor McCarthy leads Bundy dow while Fr. O By rum heads Bahuril parish. Rev. Woottan serves as assistant priest at Copamble with Kong and Cusack as senior priests.

Bathurst Matharet Hays Hla Larthip Ur Norton Bahuril Father Woottan Gi ‘Kong Pre Cusack

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