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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
3
Town commission reviews plan for Queen contest and related events during the 150th anniversary observances. Committee outlines guest invitations and program details at Parkes venue, with local officials and Forbes team coordinating the celebration week activities.
Reports show baby health centers across the region reach tens of thousands of mothers and infants. Data indicate enrollments exceeded 23 000 last year with over 36 000 beneficiaries this year. Centers emphasize preventive care, parental education, and timely advice from health workers to reduce infant illness and promote survival. The program highlights include subsidies for services and active engagement by mothers in routine checkups and guidance.
The Forbes magistrate heard Bill Marsh charged with failing to control Bathurst weed infestations on his property on the range road. Marsh, 80, claimed £240 spent since February with up to 15 men at times, asserting work was done but the case marked his fourth appearance since 1919. The court noted substantial labor but imposed a £20 fine.
The Coroner weighed the Cowra tragedy involving F A Reardon, noting injuries after a collision. The driver was freed of blame as investigation considered how the accident occurred and whether immediate aid at the scene could have altered outcomes. The coroner urged closer scrutiny of road safety practices and the Ford vehicle’s role in the incident.
A garbled court record shows a process against multiple debtors in a Mall debts case. The fragment references a judge, an attorney Thomann for the Poets Park Sick, and Reginald Mey with no appearance by indicated parties. The text hints at a £20 amount and a property or seed dispute, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
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