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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
6
The council debated the park memorial scheme centered on a ring of Lombardy poplars and a summer pool. Details covered tree choices, water needs, and maintenance, with a move to invite approved tree gifts and a report on Olympic pool tenders.
A beneficial fall of rain spread across Forbes and surrounding districts during the weekend. Rain began Saturday afternoon and lasted through most of the night with some showers Sunday morning. The 48 hour total reached 58 points, April saw 7 points, bringing the yearly tote to 484 points.
A fragment from Tambellup Western Australia recounts a patient claiming ten weeks in hospital after double pneumonia. The note mentions insomnia lasting a year, difficulties in regaining vitality, and references a mill, chemists, and a bottle price of 3 shillings.
The full council met with Alderman Green absent. Permits totaling £2402 were granted. A subdivision application by W. T. Gilchrist for W. Mills, Gam St., was considered and the Clerk's certificate advised. April saw 30 cattle and three horses impounded. The gas plant performance, water pumping figures, and coal usage were reported. Electrical contracting policy and licensing were discussed to streamline minor repairs, with delays noted. Main roads work, quarry staffing, and proposed Parkes Road fence were examined. Bathurst and Noogoora burrs on river banks were reported. borrowing margins were reviewed.
Twelve players filed cards in both ic ie events at Forbes golf links last Wednesday and Saturday. A Division saw E Prow win the PAR HANDICAP over C T Ison and J Ourdner, while A W Tickner and G Low led Stableford sections. Sunday play faced heavy rain, but Harry Barr completed a creditable round. Jack Hagar of Cammeray Golf Club offers tuition as the club prepares for its fourth annual tournament next weekend with hopes high for Bassett Cup defenses.
At the first meeting of Forbes board directors E J C Speck was re appointed deputy chairman Wheatley was elected chairman without opposition Boddis seconded the motion and Speck praised for his on the spot work Tomkins nominated Speck for deputy chairman Butler seconded and the motion passed unanimously Beddie congratulated Speck on becoming president of the Porbea Graziers Association and the board noted cooperative action for the association’s aims
Poetic lines contrast brotherly and motherly kisses with a claim that the best kiss is the ten minute embrace that ends to allow breathing. The verse surveys intimate moments and the paradox of closeness and release.
A full council meeting led by President Dr. H Weddle paid tribute to the late Mr Bailey and conveyed condolences to his family. The minutes note loyalty to the Crown on King George VI’s coronation and detail correspondence about road works, mail routes, and various local infrastructure concerns across Hands' Lane Yarragong Lane and Back Yatnrumms Road with directions to engineers and departments for action.
Rain and wind disrupted week end tennis as club matches were postponed. Town Club schedules a Sunday morning men’s competition at 9:30. The Weaver Cup will stay with last year’s conditions and be played on Saturdays with four men per team. A Tuesday ladies’ tournament continues alongside two regular events, and Grenfell hosts Church of England seconds versus Weddin with Nelson Park to follow.
P P Board Chairman A Wheatley outlined a plan to subdivide large private pastoral holdings and create eight foot top water canals across blocks feeding Mitchell and Lesewater Creeks. The scheme would cross an unfenced reserve and road with Shire Council review, aiming to improve water access though safety concerns for stock exist. Directors debated awaiting Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission input and potential member opposition before advancing.
The Forbes P. & Association reports a department letter approving comprehensive repairs and renovations at Forbes school. Department staff will begin work, with headmaster M. C. Levy noting the arrival of the team and their gear on Friday.
A sharp public safety note urges men to avoid driving after intoxication and to stay responsible. It emphasizes the impact on families, including wives and fathers, and promoting safer choices before starting a trip.
It was decided to Woods Great Peppermisi, care for coughs and Golda, never fails.
Forbes Fixture Forbes Picnic Race Club plans its annual event Fri at J C race course drawing Minister EK Spooner and many visitors. Weights list shows wide fields for Vychan Handicap and Forbes P R C Cup with numerous entries including Par nest Ducher Elberta Miss Sludge Gilda and Wealthacre among many others.
Moore Brooke and Co with New Zealand Lawn and MLA Co Ltd ran a special site on Friday. The market held steady with overall demand strong for fat and store sheep while Sydney skin values fell slightly. Top prices reached for prime wether pen and woolly lambs with fat sheep and ewes improving, next sale planned for Friday June 11.
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