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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
4
A tale of Armistice Day celebrations and a dramatic film program dominates the week. The Strum Theatre presents the extreme drama Revenge with Dolores Wea Mio and a legendary cast while the Munich Mall hosts a carnival by the Vunlenorss hotel.
A skin store in Glare Ge Birsel was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The property, valued at 480 pounds, belonged to Charles Cimpleby of Hoatganll, with authorities investigating the cause.
Inspector LiNtie reported rising stock traffic and enforcement actions at PP. The board discussed permits, impounded stock from Greenothurye to Forbes, and traced movements through Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin, and nearby shires. Traffic controls, fines, and lease withdrawals were noted amid weather and rainfall affecting conditions.
A damaged and garbled OCR record recalls a case involving four enslaved individuals, property seizures, and financial penalties linked to various dates and local figures. The text mentions a board, a cottage sale, a sentencing plan, and references to Gallagher and other named persons amid a chaotic narrative.
The couple wed at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church with Rev de Scatelle officiating. The bride, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Beygrove, wore a pale frock and the groom was led by best man Led Wiksow. After the ceremony they departed by train to Orange for their honeymoon trip.
A wrecked vessel was observed off Cape Howe with the crew reported safe. The ship valued at £10,500 was insured for £5,008, and the rescue included officers from the Riverine area. Most ships along the coast are out of sight under warning weather but remain anchored offshore. Local owners and authorities are assessing the incident and shoreline damage.
Community notes report weddings church events and visits across Forbes, Sydney and surrounding towns. Mentions include marriages of Mrs Malcolm’s daughter and Mr Walton at Parkes, farewells for local officials, visitors from Melbourne, and council reflections with police and town figures noted.
A local note highlights park surroundings with visitors praising the appearance suggested by new landscaping. The council’s gardening staff are shaping hedges and beds while a new School of Art building rises nearby, promising a picturesque town site when finished.
Forbes gallopers deabay and rouse Helen raced at AAG with a 43 16 tie in maiden Handicap and Trial Hand. Duke Serge and Fortaain posted times. The Mayor Ald Byrnes opened the council meeting with praise for progress on Cotton's well and street works. four abandoned sites were cleared and two completed after electrical work.
The meeting reported progress on the approved scheme and announced that UL will reduce the number of workers at the law quarry as only a small amount of engine unit work remains. The overseer was authorized to scale down heat output accordingly.
A garbled snippet shows fractured dialogue and stray phrases about a hospital, a cradle, a customer, and a mortuary. The text is largely unreadable with many misspellings and garbled names, offering no clear event or nSorry.
The board heard sympathetic letters from Forbes about returning stock to Condobolin and seeking travelling permits. He argued no extra charges should apply for stock moved due to lack of country at Condobolin. Other letters noted 90 to 300 missing stock and offers to sell, with Wheatley urging restraint in the unsettled case.
At Friday's PP Board meeting Dir Wheasley urged permission to assist graziers by waiving permits, saying stockowners depend on black routes. Directors backed Wheatley’s plan to cover travel costs while protecting drought relief efforts, noting risk of misused funds.
District Court actions presided by Hie Mongr and Jurge Thomaon list numerous civil claims for debts, damages, and promissory notes. Defendants include Murkwari, Henry White, Kagard Bunion, Pygnont, Derning, Beason, Golding, and others with varied sums and trade disputes tied to Forbes and surrounding areas.
The Forbes Board approves Grenfell inspector appointees and authorizes fifty pounds for a Jevet bridge construction at Ru cowrs. Legal costs debate and travel permit issues surface as members discuss officer charges and council cooperation.
Frederic John Hodge 22 and Irwin Hodge 20 were convicted and fined for riotous conduct at a Town Hall gathering on Saturday night. Testimony described drunken behavior, disorderly dancing, and indecent language, with witnesses noting prior warnings. More defendants, including Harold Morrie Danish Kaos 64 and Edward Parker, received fines for related offenses.
The Ramana FP Board divides into four divisions, to elect two directors per domain. Secretary notes uneven support for equal representation and outlines plans for a future meeting to confirm the scheme.
The Bathuret council debate centers on ceasing hospital subsidies by December 21 1985. Mr Love president of the Howphaia Commission argues subsidies are long term and illogical while officials question the moral rationale and effectiveness of aid to unions and art institutions.
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