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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1936
Page
1
A garbled OCR record for a business matter names HW. GAL TARURACIODGH LTD and a related property or service action. The readable fragments indicate a company and a street location in a town, with likely notice language from a public filing or legal notice.
A fresh shipment arrives at the Iscal Literary Institute as the committee orders all member suggested titles this month. Donations include ten books from Mir i Morria and highlights such as The Story of San Michele and Wings Above the Climentina, with strong reader interest noted among staff and patrons.
The Land Board of the Forbes Land District will meet at the Court House at 10 am on 25 November. Agenda includes inquiries into Crown J 33/2 Hiden and related cases, exemptions, and property considerations. Proceedings involve Crown cases, applications, and contested matters with listed participants and roles.
Forbes Lands Board Office raised whether Grenfell special lease 29/19 land was fully fenced. Council debated whether the land is currently unnecessary and should be reserved or vested in a public body. Dr Napier and Dr Hytler urged informing the Department the land is not required and should be reserved or allocated later.
The Forbes branch Parents and Citizens Association held its last quarterly meeting of the year with Rev. A G Mathers presiding. Members praised improvements planned for the school and the Minister’s reply on March year prospects was read, outlining ongoing funding and domestic science block provision.
The Oxford Group moved into Forbes area with a ground party at Camp Hill hosted by Mr and Mrs Joon Jhon. Attendees from Wealert Naroonnee Parkes Condobolin Cowra returned impressed and inspired. Notable staff changes at Forbes District Hospital included Matron A W Reid taking duty on November 2, Slater Tyson resigning October 28, Nurse Crittenden appointed to replace Tyson with December 2 start. Nurses English Pow McDonald Franvia noted in position changes.
Mr McGirr in a letter to the Town Clerk praises the Forbes Council for progressive principles and public works. He lauds expenditure for local improvement and states Forbes will benefit from pioneer work now underway, urging continued support from residents and property owners.
Forbes District Hospital directors report urgency for additional nursing quarters due to the new nurses’ award. They request the Hospitals Commission and its Minister to visit Forbes soon to discuss extra accommodation, repairs, and an isolation block redesign, aiming to resolve housing and renovation needs beyond the directors’ means.
In Caraga bal Weddin Shire Council on Saturday a communication from A F R Bluett of the Shires Association of NSW urged potential funding for a Garbingal creek weir to supply water. The council sought powers to enable repayment and considered future reference while the board’s position remained undecided.
A telegram from M L A Elliott states that Minister for Lands E A Buttenshaw will visit Forbes on Wednesday November 25. He will inspect the Goma homestead block before deciding on the lease tender. The 2778 acre block may yield at least two seed farms.
The wedding of the Kelly and Sams couple took place at the bride’s parents home. The bride wore a white gown with tulle and a halo hat, while the groom wore a dark suit. About 80 guests attended as the newlyweds were presented with numerous gifts and now reside at MonWonga, Berll.
Dignified and beautiful Charmonit items boast elegance and dignity. Three casket sets are advertised: No 1 box with powder priced 2 shillings 6 pence, No 2 casket with a powder and full size tube for 9 shillings 6 pence, No 3 casket with a set for six pence. Sold nationwide with high demand and urging timely purchase.
Tuesday night forbees gletrich hospital directors chaired by H. K. Ford reviewed correspondence including a recommendation from the Hospitals' Commission on sharing half the cost of buying an ironing machine range and refrigerator. They planned to pursue a 34 cubic foot electric refrigerator and approved theatre instruments costing £17, with Matron Held reporting October admissions and discharges and a total in hospital.
Tomorrow an alderman vacancy caused by Alderman W. Baggett's resignation will be filled between 8 am and 6 pm at the Council Chambers Town Hall. Candidates are A. W. Haugh and A. J. Meagher. Ratepayers are urged to vote, as public duty and representation depend on turnout despite apathy in civic duties.
The Younger Set presents The Whirl of Youth the second annual Revue at Town Hall on Wednesday November 26. The venue is upgraded with better seating a new curtain and renovations while demand is strong with good seats being rapidly snapped up. The proceeds are expected to benefit Trichat District Hospital.
At the Local Police Court on Tuesday morning Hubert Charles Dicon and Jaman Olekson faced theft charges over rabbit skins belonging to E. S. Preston of Mt. Hope. A one week adjournment was granted as juries in related cases failed to reach a verdict and will reconvene January 5, 1907. Pollard plans to Sydney next week to testify in the Central Court.
An old advertising text urges readers to treat weak kidneys with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. It claims relief for sciatica rheumatism lumbago kidney drops urinary disorders and backache across ages, stressing anxiety and colds worsen kidney strain.
Discharged as hopeless, a soldier recalls months in a military hospital in 1916 then regaining health after using Schumann's Mineral Spring Salts. He notes prior rheumatism and kidney trouble vanished, credits weight loss and recovery to the remedy sold by Chemins and Snoresverwahers at 1/6 and 2/9 per vial.
Alderman J Brown withdrew from a conference with the Minister for Local Government Mr Spooner, saying councils with funds for other work should not stay if relief remains. The Town Clerk Gookaley and Alderman Horne stayed, warned the government policy would affect the emergency relief scheme. Spooner aims to gather information for national work outside council activities as the 10 percent bonus ends December 31.
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