Amazing Attitude Arises Over Rural Award and Nationalist Split
Friday November 28 1929 commentary argues the State Government may go to the country to win support for removing Rural Award restrictions. It blames country Nationalists led by E C Best for absenting themselves as the measure faces opposition from rural electors, warning of labor market harms to farmers and insight into regional political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy “Sun
E. C. Best
Ashburnham
Grenfell Juniors to meet Forbes in social patch next Sunday
In a local sports note Grenfell Juniors will play a social patch against Forbes on Forbes ground Sunday next. A brief item notes a big Park crowd enjoyed the Municipal Band concert and a show of local printing bargains. The Western District Trotting Association ends centralised handicapping, allowing each club to choose its own handicapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell Juniors
Forbes
Western District Trotting Association
Norman Cook
Greyhound Limited at Strand Promises Rail Drama
Blue’s Best stars Monte Blue in a Warner Brothers feature as a locomotive engineer in The Greyhound Limited. The plot traces a weak man, a courage under fire, true love, villainy, a wrecked life and train, and the shadow of the gallows. Screened at the Strand next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Monte Blue
Edna Murphy
School Concert by Girls Primary School Tonight
The Girls Primary School concert in Forbes Town Hall promises high entertainment value with over ninety pupils performing. The program features vocal items and an operetta with proceeds aiding the plane fund. admission is 2 shillings, half price for under 12, bar plan at Mr E Jorinateds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Town Hall
E. Jorinateds
Car recovered after theft from Parkes
Police received word that Mr J. H Warby's car stolen on November 16 from Parkes was recovered at Sutherland on the South Coast. The car was intact and in good order, with veterinary instruments found in Bovdeburra Creek though some parts were damaged or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Warby
Parkes
Sutherland
District Wool Clips From Sydney Catalogues
Local Sydney catalogues last Thursday list Merino prices and vendors including Winchcombe Carson Keatgte James Crowley Kadungle Merino 149d Nash Bron Cudal and Elliot Forbes with bids around 12d to 149d and prizes noted. The clipping notes several names and lot values in a brief market update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winchcombe
Carson
Comprinei
Keatgte
James Crowley
Kadungle
Mmering Fleere
Lid
Pleree
Comeback Lg
Wadd
Rd Tolhuret
Cokemidgers
Merino
Nash Bron
Cudal
Elliot
Forbes
Local hotels sue to publish weekly turf and boxing column
Mesars J Jones of Albion Hotel and G Blair of Vandenberg Hotel sue each Saturday for their sporting clientele. The eight page newspaper carries wrap comments on turf matters and boxing. Sydney weekend races are analyzed and candidate forms revealed. The issue is given away free and bonifaces invite readers to request a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jones
Albion Hotel
G Blair
Vandenberg
Ciiente
Wriap
Sydney
Bonifaces
Ford in the Making Show At Ford Garage Visit
Ford Motor Company officials will visit the Ford Garage on Saturday evening December 7 to present the film Ford in the Making with an explanatory lecture. Two showings are planned at 7 20 PM and 9 PM to accommodate about 200 people each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Ford Garage
Ford Motor Company
Poardlewlara
Iitt
Ford Triumph Sets Sydney to Bourke Speed Record
A Standard Ford Roadster driven by Mr. Awhin of Meare Aubin Bros, Bathuret, beat the previous Sydney to Bourke record by eight minutes. The trip of about 444 miles took 10 hours 42 minutes at an average nearly fifty miles per hour, surpassing Wizard Smith’s 10 hours 50 minutes in a Studebaker.
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Sydney
Bourke
Awhin
Meare Aubin Bros
Ford
Bathuret
Rubin
Robbery at stadium tap near Rushcotter Bay
Two racing men Harry Carew and Clive Marsh were knocked unconscious near the stadium after a fight night. A robber stole £670 in cash and jewellery from their pockets as they neared their car. Both victims were taken to hospital with non serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Rushcotter Bey
Mareh
Cemetery Conditions Spur Council Action at Round Meeting
At a round meeting Ald. Sam protested press reports claiming a coffin protruded from Forbes cemetery. The council planned cemetery improvements and discussed hiring a full time sexton, with ministers to be asked to join discussions next Wednesday afternoon.
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Ald
Sam
Presse
Forbes Cemetery
Ben Halil
Council Way
Gaxton
Goonell
Sydney
Forbes
Best Baby Weir Carnival Draws Big Attendance
The Weir carnival on Wednesday afternoon and evening supported Misa E. Barton’s Popular Girl competition. Pamela Dunn won the Baby Show for a twelve month old, weighing two stone, with twelve entrants. Other events included cycling races, children's runs, and a Town Stall Handicap. Disputed west heath rights and drinks control led to council discussions after the carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir Carnival
Avaning
Misa E. Barton
Pamela Dunn
RB. Spencer
H. Griggs
FR. Astley
Irks
Jenner
Kirby
N. Heymond
Hotwen
Fialdier
Newton
Barker
W. Lord
B. Slattery
E. Paralow
TY. Mercy
Paralow
J. Barker
AL Slattery
West Heath
Council
Turner
Mound
Hospital finances and chairman's reply to Love
The NSW Hospitals Commission chairman responds to Mr Love on district hospital finances. He cites government funding limits and the need to exhaust subsidies before grants. He declines a visit before year end and requests a detailed revenue and expenditure statement plus outstanding liabilities to assess improvements in outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Hospital
W. Thomson
Hee
Hospitaln Commission of
New South Wales
A. 4. Love
Ready to Wear Suits at Austen and Pratley’s
A large range of ready to wear suits awaits inspection for Christmas shopping at Austen and Pratley’s on Rankin Street. Local shoppers can browse formal and business attire with festive season emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen & Pratley's
Rankin Street
Remarkable Black Orpington Egg On Display Near Forbes
An eight-ounce egg from a Black Orpington hen owned by Mr. J. F. Lannan of Parkes Road near Caroobalgie is available for viewing at the Forbes Advertiser office. Lannan says the hen has been a good layer and this specimen is the best yet, noting its length and circumference measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lannan
Parkes Road
Caroobalgie
Forbes “Advocate
Andersons Return From Honeymoon Tour to Forbes
Mr and Mrs J O Anderson return to Forbes after a honeymoon trip to England and the Continent. He visited battlefields and the grave of his son Sergi D O Anderson in France. They photographed sights, noted a Turner of wartime roads, and witnessed airliner activity while touring. The pair also judged deck sports prizes and were asked to judge a fancy contest.
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J. O. Anderson
Forbes
England
Continent
Iowa
Anderson
Anderston
London
Sleter
Sean
Svn
Sergi
D. O Anderson
Corby
France
Atd
Alderson
Federal Ban on Stud Sheep Exports Accelerated
The government ordered a ban on stud sheep exports. Soviet and South African buyers reportedly planned to ship 20 000 sheep soon, with 8 000 for the Soviet Union to depart from Sydney aboard the motor ship Thalatta. A proclamation prohibiting export was hurried through the Executive Council and published in the Commonwealth Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Executive Council
Commonwealth Gazette
Forbes Junior Cricket Challenge Sets for December Meeting
Forbes Cricket Club issued a challenge to Eugowra for a Kelly Cup match on December. The Council will send two delegates to a Town Hall conference on Tuesday eight to discuss funding for the cricket ground. The NSW Cricket Association delays grant decisions until December 15. The Forbes team lineup includes J Girdham and W Read among others. the match at No. 2 oval begins 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Cricket Club
Eugowra
Forbes Cricket Association
Aeud
Town Hall
N.S.W. Cricket Association
Aariot
Grenfell Juniors
Forbes Association
Grenfell Bowling Green Opens With Local Pinks on Hand
The Grenfell bowling green opened on Wednesday with pinks from Forbes Parkes Young Cowra and Condobolin. Forbes defeated Grenfell 20 to 16. About 32 players took part in games on the Forbes green led by local players including Low Jones Gaymard Nelson and Shoemech Hi Jones Fourdrinler Carpenter.
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Grenfell
Forbes
Parkes
Young
Cowra
Condobolin
Low
Jones
C. Gaymard
A. D. H. Nelson
Shoemech
Hi. Jones
Fourdrinler
Carpenter
Health Centre Nurse Darragh welcomed at Forbes
Forbes hosts welcome for Health Centre and Baby Clinic head Binter Darragh arriving to take charge. Local dignitaries and Country Women's Association members gather at Vandenberg Hotel for morning tea and a civic reception with speeches of support.
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Slater Darragh
Forbes
Hedley Woods
Country Women's Association
Binter Darragh
C.W.A
Blode
Hoper
Vandenberg Hotel
Palma
Masdames H. Woods
W. J. Green
T. McMurray
P. Tickner
G. D. Ransett
Minsea H. Woods
E. Benson
Mesara
W. P. Dempsey
OG. H- Griffis
Jemaloog Shire
T. C. Jago
Jemalong Ahtre Cher
W. FP. Dempsey
Bieter Darragh
Ald
E. H. Byrnes
Sr. Darragh
G. H. Griffth
Mra. Blair
Three Men Convicted for Woollahra Bank Hold-Up
In Sydney Central Criminal Court three men Passmore Williams and Poe were found guilty of robbing the Government Savings Bank at Woollahra. The jury rejected much of the defense with witness Elisabeth Poe identifying Poe and the judge noting questions of identity. The trio received twelve years imprisonment while a woman in court sobbed at the verdict.
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Ellis Elisabeth Poe
Central Criminal Court
Government Sav Inge Bank
Woolahra
Poe
New York
Heavener
McKean
Crown
Pesemore
Williams
Paap
Hales Rogers
Passmore
Por
Agathet
Williamne
Forbes Notes On Local People And Events
Local residents on visits include Mrs N Stibbard in town and Mr D T Herbert from Carraboblin Stetion visiting Gundagal. Brentwood private hospital admissions include Mr E Cliford and newborn daughter Mina K Rudd at the hospital. Annia Wenban relieves at the boca telephone exchange during Milas May Hallett’s leave, and Miss S Write returns from visiting her ill brother in Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Herbert
Carraboblin |Stetion
Gundagal
Annia Wenban
Boca
Milas May Hallett
Ron Tomkins
Brentwood
Mina K. Rudd
Wagga
Forbes
Wreter
F, HH. O'Reilly
North Hill
Miss S. Write
Mr. Rawenon Wise
Coodobolla
New Hospital Wing Funded at Bathurst Convent Hospital
The Rev Dr Norton Catholic Bishop of Bathurst laid the foundation of a new wing at St Vincent's Hospital Bathurst. He said no collection would be needed as funds already cover the £4810 contract price. The ceremony was praised for its favorable conditions and crowd support. A rival ad promotes custom men’s suits from Austen and Protley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Bathurst
J. Vincent's Hospital
Tia
Eyes of the Coderworld and The Substitute at Strand
Strand Theatre showcases Eyes of the Coderworld with Bill Cody Sally Blaine and Alan June Novak as Dr Ketchell. Also The Substitute with Gordon Standing features a frank discourse on a timeless question. Monte Blue and Edna Murphy star in The Greyhound Lid along with Patsy Roth Miller in Beautiful but Dumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theatre
Bill Cody
Sally Blaine
Alan June Novak
Gordon
Ketchell
Frank Dellnession
Patsy Roth Miller
Tiny Child Injured as Bolting Horse Drags Boy
Three year old Bradley Gordon Turner was dragged 40 yards after a bolting sulky horse frightened by a car at the Brown and Sheriff Street intersection in Forbes. Mrs Gwendoline Turner, his mother, escaped injury as the horse crashed the sulky into a tree near Johnson Street after the boy freed himself at the police station.
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Bradley Gordon Turner
Wes
Gwendoline Turner
Riverside
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J. Girdham
WN. McColm
C. Ellis
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D. Leader
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R. McCabe
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J. Hill
M. Rumble
K. Riley
Ro Fitch
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Ft. Campbell
O'Loughlin
A. Brown
Rige
Grenfell Green
N. Stibbard
Farrand Street
E. Cliford
C. A. Foo
Forbes Gooda Shed
Mr. Flint
J. Packham
Ruby Simmonds
Maply Hospital
Will Day
Mra
H. Day
Calarie
New Zealand
Dominion
Mra. Rebou
Margarit
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Dorrin Flannery
Dennis Beas
Caragabal
Misa E. E. Curnow
Strathfeld
Arentz
Fitspatrick
Rochford
John Meagher and Co
Kit Marsh
Ala
Marah Sn the
Marsal
Harold Donnelly
Sisters of Mercy
Forbes Liletrict Hospital
Mr. W. Thomson
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Austen & Protley
Tom Mis
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