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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

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Preference Question Pressed To Expand Employment Act

An announcement by the Returned Soldiers League calls for extending the Rehabilitation and Employment Act to Crown servants and individuals to ensure preference for war service veterans. The group cites broken promises, alleged political influence in job allocations, and demands government action to protect ex-soldiers.

Mie Oy Returned Soldiers’ League Ongqination League Federal Donvernment

Point of Order in Australian Parliament Sparks Criticism

The article reports sharp attacks on the High Court by the Speaker of the House in Australia. Critics say the personal nature of the remarks undermines the dignity of Parliament and public trust. They argue judges may be questioned but not by immoderate terms.

Judicea High Court House of Representatives Romeyeare Criliwin Mir. Fiosevenr

Local Council Meeting Report Laced With Unclear Names

A recent council meeting discussed extending an Amarthion project to Mr WL Badgers and Mr G. Duff, with further mentions of Mr and Mrs A Hodges and family. The fragmentary text references residences at Bedgermbotie Aen Hurhina and a plan to check after a property for Lyshina, with several unnamed individuals traveling to an event on a Saturday.

Roy Ungelity Jaaprize Berner

Alleged Stealing Case Admitted in Forbes Court

Middle aged man remanded after a legacy meeting at Forbes Poller Court yesterday. Cobley and Thoms Winer led the proceeding as a Mintidie ayped met. He faced charges over a Westclox alarm clock stolen on October 14 from the property of Ralph Me Dude.

Forbes Poller Court AG. Cobley Thoms Winer Forbes Ralph Me Dude

Legacy group echoes donations at annual meeting

The meeting discussed donations totaling £65 from the Show Carnival and an additional £704 plus gifts to Legacy from Forbes PA and LH Association. Reports highlighted Junior Legatees’ success, Parkes and Wirriny a visits, and plans for a Legacy Fair in the Town Hall on November 7 with further details to follow.

Beret Coolivan Fortes Forbes PA and LH Association Turner Murphy Corned Tt Mra Wherler Mr Murphy Wallace Meares Muir Legaes Buffaloes Gall Daig Cassie R. G. Palmer Buffalo Lodge Plonse Parkes Rs.l Victoria Park Show Society Wirrinya Parkes TJ Waa Wirringa

Harvest Meeting Seeks Wheat Cartage Help

At Forbes Wheat Growers Union last Friday a metropolitan lorry owner sent a letter seeking to cart wheat to Forbes. Mr Manning Stroud asks if any work is available for wheat carting soon and would take other employment until carting is ready. he and others seek prompt opportunities.

Forbes Wheatgrowers’ Union Forbes Wheat Carting Manning Stroud District Agricultural

Convent Infants School Charm Town Hall Recital

The Convent Infants School held a Wed evening display in Town Hall featuring a disorderly display of songs dances and rhythmic items. Second class pupils performed graceful pieces including Lackraday and DaadTid Ue while younger students sang and danced with earnest charm.

Convent Hytte Alice

Heavy rainstorm causes scattered showers and minimal damage

A Tuesday afternoon rainstorm brought brief heavy bursts mainly in the town area. No severe damage reported to crops or crepe, while rainfall readings varied and a federal banking bill was introduced in Parliament by Prime Minister Chifley.

Forbes Agualata Fortu T. W. Webb Ridley's Wynoa Proirelands Nationale House of Representatives Mr. Chifley

Creme Charman and Creme Qharmotsa Advertised Creams

Greta compliments Patricia on clearer skin and credits Creme Charman for dramatic results. The dialogue touts Creme Qharmotsa as a premier product that smooths skin and reduces age signs, promising a youthful, radiant look.

Greta Patricia

Bakers' Holiday Offense Heard in Local Court

JoC Howe W A Methes Wor and others faced charges for baking bread during a designated holiday hours. The Industrial Magistrate ruled the information valid under section 145 of the Justices Act, with defendants admitting relevant facts. Police traced baking output and timing at several bakeries, and fines plus costs were imposed.

Selicitra Informatic Tiwan Legislatice W. A. MoGge Wiliam Wen

Spotlight Parade at Strand Theatre Features Jerry and Bus Fan Garling

A public entertainment tour stops at the Strand Theatre near Forbes with Jerry and Bus Fan Garling, plus a long varied program by noted artists Maureen Malt Jordated and Gwen Burke. The event, organized by Forbes sponsors, includes Olga Wheeler’s orchestra, announcer Ken Ford, and proceeds for a welfare fund. Tickets available at Hawke’s boot store with reserved seating. final program runs nearly three hours.

Garing Forbes Mit Otter Bydney Central Wear Maureen Malt Joven Ryan Gwen Burke Arthur Drans Snow Edwards Rriyn Watson Arthur Genge Murman Shepherd June Godin Amd Juan Hobbstof Cane Berot Olga Wheller Ken Ford

Man Sentenced to Two Months for Assault on Officer

A man received a two month sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer. The case details note the assault occurred during an incident in an unnamed jurisdiction, with the court issuing the term and warning of possible further penalties for breaches of peace.

Aboriginal man charged with indecent language and assault

An Aboriginal man, Bart Willum Sullivan, faced charges of indecent language and unlawfully assaulting Constable Fisher in Lacilis Street. He argued a guilty plea, but the magistrate imposed two months hard labor for assault and a £5 fine or ten days for vile language. The defendant, intoxicated, resisted arrest, threatened violence with bricks, and was remanded to Buliket jail.

Howe Jonny Bishop Ang Sydney Sunator Rimia Queensland Palmer Senate Australia Bart Willum Sullivan Forbes Paling Conshille Fisher Cobley Tnt Fough-houde Towo Condobelin Forbes Pum Lacilis Street Fisher

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