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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
4
Foultey in possession case heard at the local Police Court before Mr Donaldson. Beaten bet charged with having several head of poultry in possession reasonably suspected of theft. Constable O Neill led the case but proceedings adjourned to Thursday next due to afternoon train.
A Bathurst Cycle Club 13 miles road race saw an orange rider triumph on Saturday as 30 challengers chased. In a tense finish eight riders reached the line within a stroke of the winner, marking Thornton’s first victory in some time.
The week’s wool sale features top-making at 84d and widespread results across Central Western Districts and North Western Plains. Drafts from Mudgee Manilla Ivanhoe and surrounding areas show mixed quality with dust and some finer lots. key names include RA Bl Peake Condobolin and J.T. Moble Evogowm with multiple consignors and auction dates noted in October.
Councillors present include Griffith Wheatley Hammond and Herbert with absentees Beddie Speck. Inward correspondence covers gate repairs and boundary bye pass by DT Herbert Ltd and Lee properties, road proposals at Monwonga and Mulgon, and requests for damages, forestry agreements, and unemployment relief work. The meeting discusses gravelling, road exchanges, and a planned park to Bugowra road project with reports from the Lands Department and engineering. The Great Britain Civilian War Victims Fund is noted with a potential local branch.
Palmer appeared at the Forbes Small Debts Court on Friday in an application by F Rath and Co. against J Shearer for an execution.
Les Jones and Greg Cannon starred for Jones eleven in a Halpin's Flat friendly against Gaggin's XI. Jones reached a century with 110 while Cannon added 15. Whit ing led Gaggin's side with 43 as the home side won by 307 runs amid wides and multiple wickets.
Fortes Municipal Council granted the North Hill Croquet and Bowling Club a five year lease of the old bowling green at Far rang and Grenfell Streets. The club plans sewerage installation funded by debentures, seeks council support, and may offer one pound annual rent once the green is vacated by Forbes Bowling Club. The vote followed debate on water supply, land status, and improvements to the old pavilion.
The Turf Wicket Forbes Cricket Association met to organize a Wednesday afternoon competition between Forbes and Parkes. Start hoped for October 2 but may delay a week. Next meeting will confirm starting date and announce the decision.
Officials prepare for the opening ceremony of private wards at Forbes District Hospital on Thursday. An afternoon tea will be offered free to visitors who bring a gift of fine linen. The committee hopes for strong public turnout reflecting broad support for the hospital.
Local donations to the British Victims Fund inaugurated by the Lord Mayor of Sydney G D Brissett are noted. Contributors include Mire F B Mire Lloyd £4 1/ and Mion C Eaton 5'. The fund's status was discussed at the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Committee meeting held last night.
District drover Joseph Carroll faced proceedings after failing to answer. PP counsel Mr Mallion appeared. Stock Inspector Jones testified seeing Carroll on August 1 with a statement about cattle moving from West Flat to Eulong. The journey over 12 miles required a permit, which was later issued, and a fine was imposed.
A health note warns bilious people of symptoms like sleep problems bitter taste dizziness and constipation due to clogged bile. It claims natural remedies move bile to its proper channel and reduce disease risk, endorsing Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy.
Parkes won a friendly match at South Circle Park Forbes, after a productive innings with A Packham retiring. F Venables led bowling for Parkes with 3 for 9 and J Smith 4 for 14, while McKinnon excelled with 4 for 3 off five overs for Forbes as Parkes batsmen Puckham and A. Young contributed 24 and 23 respectively.
Bowling Greens preparing fields face delayed opening as repairs extend into late season. Local parks department cites weather and contractor backlogs delaying resurfacing project expected to push first matches to fall. Coaches and players anticipate adjustments to schedules and practice plans.
Head Gardener J Holmes told Forbes Municipal Council that Lachlan Street greens won t be playable until year end. Top dressing is done and trees planted. playing areas require three more months to settle, delaying an early club-house opening for the Bowling Club.
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