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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

11

Federal Election Issues Face Australian Voters

In this column the Forbes Advocate urges voters to focus on key election issues over personalities. It highlights the dispute over Federal Arbitration and State Courts control, calls for careful weighing of leaders and parties, and stresses national welfare and responsible leadership for Australia’s crisis period. H. B. Whitham, Sydney delivers closing remarks.

All Australia Bruce Hughes Bruce Page Australia Arbitration Court Commonwealth

Raub en Turner Court Order For Ejectment In Woolf Case

At Forbes Court on Tuesday Raub en Turner moved to eject Maria Woolf from a house after due notice. By consent an order granted Turner possession from October 16 to 18 with £2 10s costs awarded to the complainant. Auction notes report a medium length sale of fleece and sheep at Winchcombe with Montinental buyers among the purchasers.

Forbes Court Rauben Wm Turner Maria Woolf Turner E. G Payne Winchcombe Carsof Sydney Purchasore

The Carnation Kid at Strand Strand Monday and Tuesday

A Paramount MacLeam production The Carnation Kid plays at the Strand with Clarence the typewriter salesman and Francis McDonald as the Carnation Kid. Frances Leo Lorraine Eddy Charles Malles and William B. Duley star in a city election plot involving an infamous gunman and underworld pressure.

Moving Picture Entertainment I T Paramount Douglan Saleaman MacLown Clarence Francis McDonald Frances Leo District Attourney Lorraine Eddy Charles Malles William B. Dewléson

Forbes Court Fine For School Absence

A parent was fined 65 at Forbes Court on Tuesday for failing to send his son to school. The pupil attends the local Forbes High School.

Forbes Court Tuesaday

Wynall Bicycles Promoted by Sydney Firm Offer

Sydney firm Bennett and Harkell Limited advertises Wynall bicycles as the last word in speed comfort and beauty. They offer each buyer a Wynall guernsey with the name worked thereon valued at 15 shillings, reflecting 40 years of bicycle manufacture. Full details appear in the advertising columns.

Sydney Wynall Messrs Bennett

Slow pace accident on Parkes track injures East Molong

East Molong, Sydney galloper owned by Mr Leary and trained by Barney Gately, was unhurt after a wire obstacle on the Parkes course near the winning post caused a fall while being ridden by amateur jockey Sid Papworth. The wire, used to keep the track closed on non gallop mornings, was being removed when the incident happened. Colmera, another runner for Gately, was destroyed after a leg fracture on the Parkes track.

Sydney Parkes Sid Papworth East Molong Steve McGrrath Jockey Club Mr. Leary Molong Barney Gately Kensington Colmera Gately

Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic Brims With Outdoor Fun

Glorious weather blessed a Presbyterian Sunday School outing near Orange Road. Children played cricket, rounders, and races after lunch, with prizes awarded in many events. Helpers and Rev Costello organized food and activities for a joyful afternoon.

Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Orange Road

Diocesan Exam Yields Pupil Praise At Marist Bros School

Diocesan religion results pleased Marist Brothers School with Rhan high scoring among pupils T Maxwell and W Roberts among top performers. Rest defeated North Hill in cricket with J Thomas 6 runs and J Dalton 34, Rath taking 7 wickets.

Rhan T. Maxwell W. Roberts North Hill J. Thmas J. Dalton Rath Trundlers Slattery Dalton Bros Thiea Tusale Glattery Walker Thoman

Forbes notice published by Western Newspapers Limited

Printed and published for Western Newspapers Limited at the office of the Company on Lachlan Street in Forbes.

Western Newspapers Limited Lachlan Street Forbes

Street Brawl Leads to Fines in Forbes Court

Edward Horace Parker, 31, was fined £1 at Forbes Court on Tuesday for drunkenness. Police said he caused trouble in town when intoxicated. William Williams paid £10 with 8 costs for unruly conduct after taking part in a street brawl.

Edward Horace Parker Forbes Court William Williams

Packed the League: Cowra Labor fight over next State election

Intense factional struggle in Cowra and Grenfell over party selection. McCarthy supporters accuse Ticehurst workers of packing the local League with non Laborites, while the Ticehurst camp says they followed party rules and McCarthy backers fear losing the selection.

Cowra Labor League McCarthy Cowra Ticehurst Grenfell

Forbes appoints Dempsey as town clerk despite resignation

The Forbes Council read a telegram from Dr. Kelly of Wade Shire confirming the appointment of Mr. Dempsey as Forbes town clerk. The message notes his resignation from Wade Shire last night, and commends his prior eighteen months in Griffith and Broken Hill.

Forbes Council Kelly Wade Shire Dempsey Forbes Griffith Broken Hill Shires' Association

Notable Shire Clerk Dempsey’s Reform and Departure

The article praises Mr. Dempsey’s tenure as shire clerk, noting improved meeting procedures, new business papers, and his expert knowledge of relevant Acts. His resignation and move to Forbes are linked to better salary, enhanced systems, and more attractive residential and educational conditions, causing consternation among councillors.

Preas Dempsey Forbes

Strand Theatre Screenings Offer Weekend Variety

Tonight the Strand presents Blue Skies with Helen Twelvetress and Marked Money with Junior Coglean. Saturday features Bebe Daniels in Feel My Pulse, Hoof Beats of Vengeance stars Rex. Next week Douglas McLean in The Carnation Ks, then Richard Barthelmess in Weary River with A Lady of Chance as a second feature.

Strand Theatre Helen Twelvetress Money Junior Coglean

Forbes Council Debates Job Hopes in Sewerage Scheme

At Forbes Council a petition with signatures was discussed about local men failing to obtain work on the sewerage scheme. Alderman Blair assured interviewers there are no grounds for the complaints. others urged wider inquiry and another deputation to meet the engineer.

Hts Forbes Council Ald. Byrnes Ald Guorm Forbes Blair Ald. Hill Council Sam Public Works Department Vraininggalrlea Tounell

Acceptances Declared for Randwick Saturday RaNdwick Plate

Sydney Randwick fixtures include the RaNdwick Plate as the main event on Saturday with acceptances announced. The list features Canonbury Stakes and numerous horses such as Itascudo Alberto Bavana Wellmond Legislator and many others with odds listed for the racecard.

Sydney AJC Canonbury Itascudo Alberto Bavana Wellmond Legislator David's Day Best Confident Capitana Carabine Green Linnet Tartana Lady Gwendolyn Golden Force Firecetto Waverley the Banker First Acre Inducement Sunflare Star God Papatu New Sweet Lady Chiara Gay Monk Lady Kentrel Rubicon King Conrad Incentive

Education Department to Run Forbes Swimming School

Forbes Chamber of Commerce in review of a Department of Education proposal to run a Christmas vacation swimming school from January to 16. Each pupil to receive one hour daily at a fee of 2 shillings. Last year the chamber guaranteed up to 18 pounds. enrolment reached 198 pupils. The department notes 250 children over nine in Forbes cannot swim, of whom 150 are willing to enroll, and asks the chamber to again guarantee fees up to 18 pounds.

Forbes Chamber of Comerce Department of Edution Forbes Forbes Crchool Owim

Perel Green Wedding At Booth Forbes Church

Miss Ethel Green and Mr Joseph Perel married at Booth Forbes Church on Wednesday last with Fr Brennan officiating. The bride wore a white crepe-de-chine gown with an embroidered veil and blue roveguda and stock bouquet. Attendants included Isabel Green and Emily Doris, best man Tom Green, and Leo Markwort as groomsman. A reception followed at Tyrone Forbes, then honeymoon plans to Orange Gaburet and Sydney.

Booth Forbes Church Mise Ethel Green W. Green Tyrone Tom Green Leo Markwort W Green Orange Gaburet Sydney

Returned Soldiers Criticize Forbes Town Clerk Appointment

Shaw Strickland, president of Forbes Returned Soldiers League sub branch, protests the Municipal Council choice of Mr. W. P. Dempsy as town clerk over two returned soldier applicants. He cites Local Government Act 1919 favors for returned servicemen, notes lack of public meeting and protest by aldermen, and urges review by council.

Forbes Sallora Ai Soldiers Imperial League Ol Forbes W. P. Dempsy Australia League

Forbes Social, Deaths, Marriages and Local Notes

Miss Edna Stibbard of Mr BR Medl’s office enjoys annual days while Mrs Hanna of Warroo is admitted to Brentwood private hospital with pneumonia. Mrs Reardon of Bandon and Mrs C Tisdell welcomed babies at Brentwood. Mr G Eddy, after Forbes weeks, returns to Manly. Mr and Mrs Dooley celebrate birth of a son. Mrs Baker of Temora visits daughter in Forbes. Mrs J Anderson. Death of Mrs Albert Willis of Fairfield. Mr J Hurley of the Globe Hotel passes. Miss Riley Devin returns home from Bathurst visit to Grenfell Street. Mr Jack Grinsted and family depart for Ilneyna. Miss Marjorie Grinsted and Miss Nell Marshall accompany. Miss Marall of Longueville holidays in Forbes with sister Mrs RA Grinsted. Mr and Mrs Bowden of Dubbo relocate to Forbes in Templar Street. daughter Caroline Howden studies elocution in Sydney and returns. Mr H F Jackson, Wunderlich rep, travels to Orange. report says drought hasn’t halted building, rain would help. Mrs S Carter of Forbes mourns mother Mrs J Dunn of Lidcombe, who died after relapse. Andy Cunningham, 3rd in East to West air race, is brother-in-law to J R Acheson of Finchgower. Cunningham’s plane No. 13 nearly crashes on last leg, wife well known to Forbes.

Jack Grinsted Slater Marjorie Grinsted Nell Marshall E&r Iney Misa 'Mar‘all Longueville Forbes RA. PO Gfinsted Battve Street Andy Cunningham J. R. Acheson

Responsibility for unsigned matter in this issue refers to the Federal Elections

The item notes responsibility for unsigned material in this issue is accepted by J Mc Carter Lechlan Sirest Forbes. It records acceptance of responsibility for the content in question. The names listed appear as parties associated with the unsigned matter. The context suggests a formal declaration within a publication.

J. McCarter Lechlan Sirest Forbes

Cowra Races Entries and Dance for Miss Dora McQuillen

The Cowra meeting lists entries for several races including Probationers Handicap, Trial Handicap, Handicap, Welter and Charity events with numerous horse names. A dance with prizes and a fancy dress contest is planned at Marryandry Hall to raise funds for Miss Dora McQuillen in the Catholic Fete Garden Competition.

Cute Bird Marshleigh Bronzleena Lalla B Burillia Aer Grates George Talto Cylleala King Cyllese Poppy Tremble Narlah Volgalia Gadsby Bunteld Nancy May Dirluda Marvello Coquelles Nin Visto Coolarron Culveri Alandon Milas Jinks Buramber Right of Roy Fortune Ranji Quill Quill Nerillo Cylviste Lord Muck Collar Visto Kandos Rose Propiuous May Bursar Souriya Master Colin Giddy May Hoepita Handicap Doon Waepere Marryandry Hall Dora McQuillen Cathole

Allegations of Cruelty to Stray Horses Tabled in Forbes Council

A letter accusing cruelty to horses at Forbes and other pounds was tabled at the Forbes Council meeting. Signatories claimed starving animals were left unfed and called in the RSPCA and the Parkes Forbes press. A motion ordered investigations and reporting back to the authors.

Forbes Council Messie Robin B. B. Gil AG. Haynes H. G. Gibbt R&.p.c.a Parkes Forbes Gunn Forbes Pound Ald Guna

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Forbes Advocate H. B. Whitham Castlereagh St WJ. Roper Forbes P.P. Board Inchgower School D. A Drummond Best Local Inspector of Schools Jean Black D. Brylea Soaney Criffithy Mavis Clements T. Crawford Miss Stewart Bery Mathias Jean Smith Beryl McKenzie Miss Seward Elma Hodge Jean Golding Nellie Mathias Ida Mr. F. Evans Frank Evans H. Clementa H. Griffiths Alma Hodge Edna Bush Joyce Robinson Mesdamens Baker Bush Peasley Grifitha Heffernan Evana Marist Bros.’ School Man Shire Bebe Daniels Rex King of Douglas McLean Richard Bartlemess Emitle Lady of Chance Counc Randwick Chester Lion Margarethal Ruffler Venetian Lady Magnetic Hoss Poppy Cavedweller King's Arma Gun Club Nut Cup Marco March Black Douglas Greenail Bomale Mar- Jorie Factor Chuquisaca Green Daloty Mick Een Cello Brockway Aliente Radiant Orb Dowling Am. Burraform Home Made Mynn Stony Honest Light Randwick Plate Winalet the Bankers Kiduldes Bacchua Cruchs Nightmarch Spearman Cambist Comanche Sir Ribble Clibborn Im. Woodgera Cathmur Magnifier Clin David Spouter Royal Money Eton Blue Don Moon Bionscup Donald Bright Glow Terl Solitan Stormy Habashof Spearshot Adridm's March John Buchan Tarapunga Western DEPT Shaw Strickland Edna Stibbard Mr. BR. Medlson Hanna Warroo Brentwood Reardon Bandon C. Tisdell Brentwootd Mr. G. Eddy Manly Soho Tee Mra. J. Dooley Wombat Street sOn W. H. Baker Temorn Merry Re. J. Anderson Wire Albert Willis Fairfield J. Hurley Globe Hotel Riley Devin Bathurat Mrs. A. Davis Grenfell Street Bowden Dubbo Templar Street Caroline Howden Ias Milas Doyle H. F. Jackson Wunderlich, Ltd Wedoraiay Carter Uniton Street Mra J. Dunn Lidcombe Dunn
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