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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
1
The Forbes Orpheus Club stages its first grand concert in Sydney featuring a lineup of local entertainers showcasing classically inspired performances and popular selections. The event highlights a festive program by Sydney artists with audience enthusiasm reported.
The Forbes Gr Bheue Club announces its inaugural Grand Concert on Wednesday June 6. The society’s choir and orchestra, featuring artist hires from Sydney and local soloists, will perform popular numbers with pieces like Ex calor and Rome of My Heart. The event includes solos by Miss Chirker Hardenathe and Miss Darla Tuck, with box plan opening at Howes and tickets via R A Geary at Wn son Bank.
Forbes residents seek government help via Mining for Mines to revive local gold mining. MP J Ainley, MLA Buttershaw and local figures discussed arranging a small crushing plant for testing, with support anticipated from the new Minister for Mines.
Mrs A H Merritt of Narromine passed away Wednesday evening at Crombie private hospital. Survived by husband four sons and two daughters Amy Florence supported by family. Funeral held yesterday afternoon in Presbyterian cemetery with Rev J A Costello officiating at graveside.
A missing employers statement from months ago, used to back a basic wage reduction application, has shocked political circles. The Industrial Commission probe links the loss to key figures, including a president of a commission, amid calls for a change in government and warnings of wage reductions if the government does not return.
The state election calendar shows 302 candidates with 89 fielded by United Australia United Country and United Labor parties. Nominations closed with Ashburnham entries and a withdrawn bid by F Reed of Woodstock to avoid vote splitting, while Pryor urged unity to protect the party’s chances.
Fragmentary lines hint at a 1920s or earlier notice involving Mrs. Alex Green and Annie Green. Mentions Packer theme, Recept? gate and a term day, with unclear context and names partially visible.
The Forbes Quarry Council discussed using quarry metal to fulfill private orders. Letters from customers requesting supply of metal and price terms prompted Alderman Crippias to push for a competitive supply if feasible. The council decided to investigate and set a price to consider offers and boost local employment.
Discharged safe blowing count and a court docket outline a break in at Forbes station involving three men alleged to steal from the hallway of the Forbes commissioners. Police report details unclear but indicate connection to a porch area and municipal facility.
Delegates from affiliated clubs gathered Wednesday night at the Vandenburg Hotel for the Meagher Shield League meeting. Officers elected included President A E Jones Wirrina, Captain Black Bedgerabog, T Flynn South Forbes, Arente Laurence’s. The conference invitation from Forbes Advocate was declined as conference had lapsed. referees fees set at 10/8 per match and home club covers ref and return takings. A ban on players moving to other leagues without permission was noted, and one Sunday per round reserved for cup and non competition matches.
A man walking home after a Sunday match in Parkes discarded a bag and believed it contained folly. He later found a ten shilling note still inside his coat pocket, while onlookers gasped at the odd incident and the apparent waste of money.
Thoroughly renovated panrantes offered with good tone quality in first class order from £65 upwards. A £6 deposit and easy terms available. Write to Paling's at 158 George Street Sydney for particulars.
The funeral of Mrs Crowley with extended family from Queanbeyan Parkes and Orange was held in Forbes. Survived by two sons Eric Sorman and Lealle Parkeat a daughter Mrs J Crowley and siblings Meade Prowhes Con Clifford Mick Glynn. Remains brought to Forbes for Catholic cemetery interment. Rev Brady officiated at graveside. Funeral arrangements were handled by A. Jones and Wehr Car.
At the last Municipal Council meeting Health Inspector Preae reported Mr. A. Markwort was temporarily assigned to collect garbage after J. Field fell from the cart. Alderman Thomson argued appointing him bypassed the Council. Mayor Byrnes said immediate work required the move. Markwort was a foreman and permanent hires must be Council decisions.
The Garema Tennis Club dance scheduled for Friday is postponed indefinitely following the death of Mr. A. H. Merritt of Garema last Wednesday night in Forbes.
Police report details thefts in the London metropolitan area with 486 beer barrels reported stolen and 936 persons arrested. A total of four suspects were found guilty in the case.
A garage proprietor in South Parade, West Hartlepool uses an owl as a watchdog. The nocturnal bird screeches when a intruder approaches the garage, serving as a natural alert system.
A two-shirling bottle of concentrated HRENZO mixed with water yields a family supply equal to eight ordinary bottles of common cough and cold remedies. The product, HEENSO, claims suitability for all ages and contains no polaona, safe for even the youngest baby when properly dosed.
Agy person fishing, shooting, or trespassing on any part of Hogabigal Station will be prosecuted without fail per decree from the manager.
At the municipal council meeting Trespassing Stock Aid Fry reported that livestock from a nearby property were grazing in the weir swimming reserve and damaging ornamental trees. The caretaker claimed the owner defied orders to remove stock. The council will inform Mr Hainke that the reserve gate must be padlocked as no right of way exists.
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