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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
1
Printed and published by Sach Athria Taylor of Clement Street Forbes for The Forbes Newspaper Ltd at the office of the Gongao y Lachlan Treat Porton.
William Booth, in Inca Police Court, charged with assaulting his wife at Perry Street last Monday afternoon. The judge remanded Booth on surety to behave for twelve months. Testimony from Booth’s father and wife described a drunken, violent dispute ending with the wife struck and a consent to bail later refused.
An 18 member Y A L troupe from Young Australia League performed at the Town Hall to a large audience. The program featured local talent and overseas acts, with notable numbers by Georgie Nicholls and Coln Croft. Guests including Mayor H K Ford and officials praised the event and the boys’ efforts.
Landholders favor fast water and irrigation works but little chance Jemalong domestic scheme is funded this year. Officials report work likely to start next year if funds become available, with minimal prospect of completion within the current financial year. Local officials warn the project faces funding shortfalls and may be deferred until future budgets.
The Forbes Municipal Council may see only three of nine aldermen seek re election as nominating closes November 16. Public sentiment favors slow turnover. six new townmen needed for a full council. Several current aldermen plan not to run, while few parties appear ready to field candidates for the December 1 vote.
An incident during a Coke High School contest at Forbes Cricket Ground left a ball missing after Kelly Hodge struck to leg. The ball could not be found despite a short travel to the outfield, costing Bateman half of Hodge's score.
Judge Barton will oversee sessions at Forbes Quarter Sessions Court next week starting Wednesday morning. Cases include Wallet Petia and Jonabanne Statlun charged with numerous offenses and Daniel Moloney facing drunkenness and assault charges. The court also views eviction and contract issues, with a bound over order and a possible 12 month behavior period paired with 14 days hard labor if terms fail.
Strand Theatre to-night and tomorrow features Paul Mul as a premier screen artist with a top choice, plus Ned Spark and Glenda Farrell in a strong comedy. Katharine Hepburn stars in Spitfire, amid a program including The Landing of the Duke of Gloucester in Australia and Epitfire. Matinees at 2:99 p.m. unsure.
At MW Chamens, of Orange fond, underwent an operation to Crombie private hospital on Wad nesday alebi. TW condition is smi factory.
A four night program begins Monday at the Strand featuring George Arliss in The Affairs of Voltaire with a lavish period drama set in Louvois court, described as a spectacular production. Supporting feature is Warner Baxter in a tropical adventure title Venus Canary adapted from A J Cronin.
Mr and Mrs HW W Garling returned to Forbes last Sunday night after a brief holiday in the metropolis. Mr Ho Loyd, who runs the stock and station agency business in Forbes, was vindicated by a motor trip from the outstation home "Cootabinus" Queensland to Deniliquin and Melbourne en route. He was accompanied by his son Mr Law Lloyd.
Wimborne Picnic Race Club reports a credit balance and plans for New Year’s Day races. Attendees include President Mrs L Willeon and committee members. new barrier and trees under review.
WK Gartesy Sent Ltd and Commonwealth Wool Co announce a sale on Tuesday November 1 offering fattening cattle. They urge buyers to attend for good cattle and note a 100 Cordedale testing team will be featured and a butchery service will operate on site.
Only 17 entries received for Forbes P A H Association grain growing contest this year, down from 30 last year. Crop damage from gramshoppers and backward conditions cited. Winners list includes C Monty and Sherritt Don. judging in progress with several names and locales mentioned amid uncertainty on start dates.
Wika Tennis Club schedules another American mite donbins tourney next Friday. Entrants will be divided into two aspects to provide tennis of the right standard for all players. Seeding should improve prospects for lower grade players.
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