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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
1
Fortnight notice from Mr. J. Kelly agent for Forbes ailloa states he has not yet received the date to open. Farmers are assured the silo allocation will be ready once the harvester completes its work.
Voters hear few aspirants as the Jemalong Shire Council and Fortes Municipal Council tri annual elections on December 5 appear uncompetitive. Nomination forms are circulating, with ex councilor John Hugh Noakes among the few named expected to face Connellore contenders. Nomination papers close November 19 with results read November 20, but several incumbents, including Wilson, Keane and Guna, plan not to stand, suggesting a tight alderman slate and potential difficulty filling nine seats.
Thieves broke into Pasalay and Gardiner's garage on Funkin Street early last week and stole a car accessport and several items. Police noted a forced trapdoor at the sliding door allowed entry and launched investigations. officers worked to identify suspects and secure the scene.
Parkes faces quarantine as authorities warn pleurotines disease outbreak has not spread beyond the affected property. Inspectors report containment measures in place while officials prevent further transmission and move cattle for testing and isolation.
A Grenfell youth, while climbing a tree, was seriously injured when a timbers broke. He fell and hurt his thigh and abdomen, was taken to Torrangeng district hospital, and underwent emergency medical procedures.
A committee meeting reviewed the year’s balance sheet and approved it. The minutes indicate expenditures to assist distressed people and note allocations and authorizations. Names and exact figures are partly unreadable in the damaged text.
Last night The Troopa staged a masquerade ball for Forbes carnival at the hospital venue. About 400 dancers attended with roughly £90 raised from ticket sales amid a flamboyant parade and period performances featuring named roles and festive costuming.
Directors of Forbes Co operative Dairy Society Ltd urge Forbes district dairymen to attend a November 14 meeting in the Municipal Council Chamber to decide on selling enough shares as security to fund a new factory. A prior meeting drew about 40 attendees and failed to finalize plans, prompting a fresh call for support and potential involvement of the cream producers society.
The concert benefited from lighting by Roy McDongid and organizing by W Parker. Deangid prepared color screens, with a rotary spotlight enhancing the stage. McDonald offered future services. Parker’s management earned praise as the unceasing hand guiding the event. Over £32 from admission funded supper for the Hospital Auxiliary.
The Metropolitan Meat Hoard report, now complete, is believed to recommend government control of the wholesale meat industry. It also is said to outline disclosures about a buyers ring at Home bush and related export trade issues, with likely support for cooperative measures in Western markets.
Readable ad invites Vienlekers to a town picnic next Sunday. The notice promises provisions and hot water, with local sponsors and arrangements at a central venue.
Norman Atking, known in Forbes hockey circles and a former star of the Forbes Gazette, was injured in a Bathurst Saturday crash. While riding a motor cycle up Stewart Street he collided with a Rockey driver’s car on Keppel Street. He suffered lacerations and abrasions to his arms leg and hand. He was treated by ambulance and later discharged. The car and bicycle were badly damaged.
A Bathurst youth described as a bright lad was produced in Bathurst Court after injuring his mother with a clock. The magistrate bound him to be of good behavior for 12 months, lamenting difficulty in his punishment. The mother testified the boy struck her, bit her forehead, and attacked her as she asked him to rise.
On the Eugowra-Cowra run the fireman V Fitch fell headfirst from the engine as the train paused near Trajere siding. He was bleeding, unconscious, and taken to Cowra Hospital after on-site aid from Driver Place, Guard Rammage, and Dr. O'Reilly. Recovery described as serious but progressing.
The Back to For bes Week hosts a baby show at 2 p.m. in the W A Rest Room drawing over 80 attendants. Judges will review large to tiny babies before awards, with proceeds aiding the Popular Baby competition and led by Miss Lil Adslen. Industrial arts notes suggest improving trade in staple goods and textile sectors.
A street carnival segment titled Confetti Battle will be terminated by a Confetti Bat te event. Confetti will be sold at various stalls as part of the carnival activities, inviting public participation and a festive close.
In New South Waites the November 5th Guy Fawkes Day passes with little recognition. People spend pocket money on fireworks while a smoky sky and loud displays fill the air.
Diggers' candidate Baby Cameron with 11 104 votes leads the field in the Back to Forbes Popular Baby Competition with Baby Gunn of Auxiliary second at 10 025 and Hay Edwards of Cardinal third at 3 400.
A Monday procession report omits mention of services rendered by Mr. A D W H Nelson and aides Mears M H K Ford and J Shore. Marist brothers pupils took part but were not noted. They were accommodated under a tent kindly lent by Wright Hem Ltd.
The article notes each recipient in the Forbes Septette event receives £700 as their prize. Details on event date or participant names are not provided in the readable text.
Seven officials from the Forbes Local Lande Office profited after New Zea land horas Concentrate placed first in the Malbourne Cup. They won £600 to £700 each from a £90,000 Taal marian consultation and shared a £21,000 amidition for third prize valued at £4,000. The winners named include C. Stewart J. P. Boylsco H. E. Gibbens TL H. Melson W. Broadfest C6 McCarney and H. E. Barr.
The annual crop growing competition with 38 entrants will be judged by Mr HH Bartlett agricultural instructor for the district next week. Entries include H A Sharp Rowlands Bros E D Bush Sherritt Bros Lodge Bree and others with days assigned as Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday for visits by the judge.
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