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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Frank Stitt announce the birth of a child on May 21 in Brentwood. The newborn joins family at home and the Stitt household names reflect the local community.
The Municipality of Forbes announces a public meeting in the Council Chambers Forbes Town Hall to form an organization to stimulate recruiting. Enrolment forms will be available for those desiring to enlist. Mayor H F For, Portes, May 1940.
Ford mayor issues a notice convening a public meeting in Forbes Town Hall council chamber on Wednesday at 11 am to organize an appeal for an ambulance wagon for the British Red Cross Society. Interested parties are invited to attend in mayor’s room at Town Hall Forbes on 27th May 1901.
ANGLICAN ANNUAL BALL and JUVENILE BALL advertised with date details. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction a notice seeks probate for Annie Cashman of Forbes after fourteen days from publication, naming John Patrick Cashman as executor, with claims to be lodged with Broderick and Hunter in Forbes.
A meeting of ladies will be held in the Council Chambers Town Hall Forbes on Friday next at 430 pm for the purpose of organizing the Sewing Circle in connection with the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Mayores Forbes 27th May 190?
Jemalong Shire Council invites tenders for Contract World 418 construction of coachworks and approaches to a new reinforced concrete bridge over Pillywooley Creek on Trunk Head No 1 Forbes to Cowra, with inspections at Forbes Parkes and Sydney offices. tenders due 4 pm Thursday June 14 1940. Other local notices include probate for Henry Braidwood Judd and a Forbes Light Horse farewell for Trooper Les Hawke bound for active service.
The Strand in Forbes hosted Empire Day with pupil crowds, speeches by Headmaster Kempster and School Captain Dick Troy, and a program honoring Britain’s empire. Muriel Hocking led the girls department with a speech, referencing Queen Victoria and Captain Scott, and Madame Curie’s scientific work. The event urged unity, courage, and responsibility, ending with “On to Victory.”
A Wales school event featured the 1938 Goodwill message from Welsh children read by Gwen Swinbourne, followed by the 1938 Empire Day remarks. Mr Drummond emphasized empire unity, duty, and defences, while Mr Busset urged future acts of responsibility and educational aims. The gathering closed with choral pieces, speeches, and thanks to sponsors, highlighting patriotism and Christian values.
Testimony details alleged embezzlement involving Forbes P P Board secretary Olea May Cowell and workers Jonesons Venables, Tomkins, and others. Witnesses describe paid vouchers not matching work, daily rates, signing anomalies, and questioned contracts. Police inquiry continues with multiple exhibits and receipts examined.
A witness describes the board's handling of a three day work voucher for A J Wykes, noting receipts, alterations, and copies of statements shown at meetings. He recalls exhibits, questioned prices, and forged signatures while detailing secretary pressures and meeting delays and the timing of records.
A damaged manuscript recounts a civil case where investigators struggled to locate a key witness named Spier. It notes over 40 witnesses, delays, and attempts to route evidence around legal rules that restrict how documents may speak for themselves.
H A Barraclough Pty Ltd Optometrists marks many years of service in Sydney. The firm, led by Mr Bod Greve Far, has long practiced at its street location and plans a next visit to Porbes on the day.
Moot folk claim HEENZO treats coughs colds croup bronchitis and calarrt with internal drops in the nose or throat gargles for instant relief. The ad touts money savings and urges purchase today while also noting a lost valuable document in an envelope between Coles and Poseys on Monday.
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