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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1931
Page
1
A Ford Forbes native Alan Porches was fined £10 after pleading guilty to driving a motor lorry while intoxicated on Dowling Street last Saturday. The court recognized mitigating factors but held him responsible for the offense.
Lawrence Wrightson, a young man, confessed to dole frauds after being sentenced at Lithgow Police Court for attempting to obtain a food relief order by false pretences. He detailed multiple offences across NSW towns, including Bungendore Canberra Bathurst Lithgow and others, and admitted signing another’s declaration to secure two relief orders in a week.
Owners of canine friends in Forbes are advised that the time for registration closes on October 4 near Wednesday. Only twenty taken have been recorded to date. There will be a great number more than that in Forbes det bosy Mr. Doe Owner or Nigeer will coat you ten umday costs.
September statistics show Forbes railway revenue rising to 5348 pounds, an increase of 2474 from the same month last year. The report notes higher turnout and more trains in service, with ongoing preparations for future schedules and stock levels.
The P P Board plans action at the Grenfell branch of Bank of Apokalasia for failure to destroy rabbits on McLawren's farm after the bank took over the property. Inspections will be reinspected at several properties including Bentley Cros, H J Taverner, E E Anvison, Thompson, A Tawes, A Mileate, and I Johnson before court action.
Alan V. Breaden manager of Advana Tyre Repair Shop was fined £2 after 20 gallons of inflamable spirit were found on premises on September 1 in breach of the Explosives and Inflammable Liquids Act. Breaden pleaded not guilty fearing procedural errors. Inspector Toobilh noted excess quantities and the case was heard at Forbes Court.
In Forbes Court a young man named John Moria admitted stealing several bicycles and related parts from a pile described as a makeshift shop. He received ten months in prison with concurrent terms for related offenses, claiming he stole to buy clothes while nearly naked and on the dole for 18 months.
A proposal from Scout Commissioner McAliater suggests forming a Sea Scouts troop on the Lachlan River at Forbes. The plan outlines basic aims including keelboat and watercraft training, uniforms akin to naval standards, and duties for secondary seating while members learn seamanship and water knowledge.
Ernest Jones met an old friend at the Royal Hotel on September 13 but was ordered out by the licenses wife. He paid 2 pounds 8 shillings in penalties before a magistrate. The employer bore responsibility for selling fuel, and a dispute over tanks and signed statements led to a conviction and costs.
A wild frontier scene unfolds as a northern camper washes a shirt by a river camp three miles from town and returns to demand the dole. Onlookers recount a tense confrontation, with a crowd of locals and a nervous mood marking the event.
Fire destroyed two houses and contents on Orange Road about two miles from Forbes at 2:50 a.m. last Wednesday. The blaze, in a weatherboard structure outside the town reticulation, overwhelmed the brigade. Mrs Markwort and her maid were the only residents reported. no insurance details or further casualty information are provided.
Misa Jean McKfahon, an employee at the Commercial Hotel on Rankin Street, fell down a flight of stairs Tuesday morning. She struck her head on a protruding iron pipe and sustained a nasty cut above the left eye, suffering a bad fright and minor injuries.
Police move to curb sheep thefts by requiring travelling stock permits for anyone buying one or two sheep and transporting them by vehicle. Grenfell stock and station agent R Clark urged appointing a local police officer as a permit inspector as farmers report little loss but police seek a formal scheme.
A Sydney advertisement from PALING S at 238 George Street promotes a higher quality radio to enhance home happiness and social life. It invites inquiries for details on Victor battery sets and favorable purchase terms, claiming no expert knowledge is needed and prompting readers to seek information.
Creditors met at Forbes Bankruptcy Court last Tuesday to review the estate of Keith Outram Anderson. No proof of claim appeared, and the examination and meeting were adjourned to Sydney.
An notices listing a church event at Forbes on October 11 includes a 7 p m service led by Reverend Chapman and speaker Macowra with times 11 h and 7 p m.
Prime Minister Seul iion Thureds announced a Commonwealth Bank Board letter offering immediate loans totaling £2300000 to local governing bodies for reproductive works. The board may favor further loans to support unemployment relief via sound development schemes, a move welcomed by the Government amid strong press reaction.
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