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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
5
Legacy Stall Competition winners are listed with ticket numbers and donors. Obituaries honor Ron Carroll Edward Ned Carroll and others, noting dates and family memories.
A meeting for prospective members of Forbes Rifle Club is set in the Supper Room of the C.W.A. Friday, October 14 at 2 pm. Those unable to attend should contact the convening committee member B. Hazelton. An early 10:30 am Victoria Hotel gathering and a 6:30 pm Jemalong Biathon are listed, with district notes and hotel references.
In Forbes Police Court last Thursday three solicitors and two in persons faced a tenancy case over premises on Regent Street. Witnesses testified that Mr and Mrs Boyle occupied the property previously while Frank Smith and associates asserted warrants and possession. The hearing adjourned to October 17.
A heated council debate centers on Rev A E White's letter urging ambulance authorities to curb child gambling at a street carnival during election night on Templar Street. Aldermen debate blame, parental responsibility, and whether the Ambulance Committee should act. motion to refer passes amid crossfire over accountability. A concluding note advertises a waste pickup demand.
Municipal Council meets with full attendance except Alderman Smith. Topics include permit requests for a street stall, police assurances on vandalism, calls for an engineer appointment, town hall alterations, staff transfers, water service improvements, and electrical wiring compliance. Also discussed are road and footbridge repairs, power line crossovers, cricket ground works, and amendments to building ordinances.
In Randwick last Saturday Taverliam extended his winning streak with a victory in the Caulfield Stakes. Columnist led past the post, while Bernborough stablemates Lady one and Caruso also placed in Caulfield events. Lady Ajax won the Debutante Blakes for filly, as Caruso remained a strong betting favorite in the geldings division.
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