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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1933
Page
1
A farm house in Forbes was entered and money and a revolver stolen in one break in while a separate attempt targeted a nearby town home on a veranda. Resident Arthur Tworood chased the intruder who fled toward a side garden as neighbors alerted police.
Air Commodore Sir Charles Kingsford Smith lands at Wyndham from Lympne England in seven days four hours forty seven minutes, breaking C W A Scott’s prior record by over fifteen hours. The epic flight, aided by favorable winds and craft, marks a landmark in early air travel achievements despite heavy weather and partial reporting from governors and crew.
The 1933 annual report shows Forbes district contributing the most to state railway revenue, with top rankings in wool shipments, sheep forwarded, and wheat, among nine other centers. It notes Forbes surpasses peers in stock totals, coal arrivals, and related trade activity, underscoring its pivotal role in the region’s rail traffic.
Municipal Council discusses adding a generating unit for Forbes Power Station with a plan to raise a loan. A special meeting is set for next Thursday to review the proposal and confirm charging system details. Engineer Cox presents a draft spec for supply, delivery, and installation including a new boiler and associated piping.
Fragmented notes show Alderman Fry proposing a loan to fund road repairs while colleagues mock the idea during the council's monthly session. The muddled text hints at skepticism and division over financing and project timing.
Witness Mr Ryan testified on Tuesday that there is an apparent unlimited capacity for wine, claiming he can drink about three or four bottles before getting drunk. The court heard the discussion while addressing questions of intoxication and tolerance.
Deliberations reveal proposals to borrow long term for a steam electric unit. Ald Ford seeks a special council call to discuss bulk electricity supply and a one meter tariff plan while Ald. Pry and Engineer Cox weigh options and cost estimates.
Alderman H K Ford led a sharp protest at Forbes Municipal Council arguing against making Forbes Baby Health Centre part time in cooperation with Parkes and Bogan. He warned the change would harm sick children and burden families, urging the Health Minister to retain full time operation and funding restored.
The Kangaroos rugby league team fell to Bradford Northern 7-5 on Wednesday in a hard fought tour match. Neither side produced spectacular moments as the visiting squad struggled to capitalize on chances.
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