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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
1
The defendant in the Bandalong shooting case appeared in court amid a request for further remand. The victim Jones remains hospitalized with a belly wound after surgery ten days earlier. The magistrate granted a new remand until November 17 as the defendant cites illness and hospital attendance.
The annual report of the State Lotteries Department to the Government reports a surplus of £685,158 for the twelve months ended June 30. Tickets sold totaled £21,041,782 with prizes paid at £1,200,250. Outstandings at June were £5,050.
Police from Quandialla and surrounding districts arrested three young men after a wide central West search. Suspects, aged about 17 to 19, allegedly stole petrol from multiple stations and damaged wiring. A night watchman was assaulted while attackers broke a petrol pump lock. items and vehicles linked to the thefts were traced to Mudgee, Leura, and Gulgong. The arrests follow extensive inquiries led by Detective Sergeant Allimend and Constable Wilson.
The debate splits Australia into manufacturers and primary producers amid proposed constitutional changes. Nock argues for limited commonwealth power to safeguard primary producers within a protective tariff framework, while opponents stress costs and limits. The exchange cites arbitration courts, wage levels, and the need to balance protection for secondary industries with fair compensation for primary producers.
Forbes troop of Light Horse achieved a full set of regimental trophies at Parkes on Sunday. The Hotchkiss gas team won the Barton Shield amid Parkes and Peak Hill rivals. the No.1 rifle team defended the Peter Dewson Whisky Cup. Forbes also claimed the Harton Shield and other prizes with marks at 300 and 400 yards.
Members of Forbes Women’s Hospital Auxiliary reviewed outcomes from the annual conference in Peasiey held in October. The minister for health opened the session focusing on hospital boards, elder care, and country hospital needs. Discussions covered representation on hospital boards, junior auxiliaries, and potential small hospitals run by auxiliaries with government support, plus memorial plans for Mrs McKinnon.
Lilian laments aging and the vanity of cosmetics in a lively ad style. The jingle touts Charmosan face powder as a magical concealment of faults, promising instant charm and glamour. It markets a youthful look by restoring years with a whisper of powder.
Paraphrased ad touts Charmosan face powder from Paris and Blaye with hours of use and tours, claiming economical price 2/6 for big boxes and tubes at 1/. promotes Cold Cream for nightly cleansing to remove makeup, prevent wrinkles, and crow's feet, with sales advertised everywhere.
A Reginal conference program was mapped out by the Hospitals Commission with conferences scheduled in the said month each year. Mrs. Peasley handles travel and reporting duties for attendance at the conference and related activities.
About 4 pm on Wednesday a fire gutted the weatherboard home of Mr William Tegearth off Parkes Road near Donaghey Hill. Neighbors and a quick fire brigade response failed to save the building which had no water supply beyond a tank. Overheating incubator whisk may have caused the blaze. no insurance left the owner facing a heavy loss.
Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club secretary Buckley acknowledges a Parkes Cycle Club letter. J Ballo thanks local authorities for consideration and treatment. The Wheelmen expect local riders to follow suit in due time.
The Chief Secretary's Department notifies that the Lachlan River segment from Fono's Crossing at Wanyourt feng upstream to its source will be closed to fishing with any method except a single rod and hand line. Only one line per person and no more than two hooks are allowed. The closure applies to Ashburnham Forbes Bathurst Motteaghe Gear Harden and King districts and all tributaries, creeks, billabongs, and lagoons in the specified area.
Wil lam Robson aged 72, a Forbes resident for about eight years, died suddenly at his home on Mocim Street Tuesday afternoon. Cause believed heart failure. Interred in Church of England section of local cemetery, with A B Williams & Co handling arrangements. An inquest will be held next week by Coroner Sam.
Regular sitting of the Court of Petty Sessions at Forbes saw no business. Police Magistrate M J Bevan did not visit Forbes this week and will be absent next week as no cases are set for the Tuesday following frst Monday. On the bench was Mr A W, O P, for the single case against Thos Hurd for drunkenness, fined one day.
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