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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1929
Page
1
Labor leader James Scullin arrives as Australia’s new Prime Minister amid fervent demonstrations in Canberra. Bruce resigns, Holloway urged for continued support, and Scullin vows honest government and minimal disruption while facing a nation eager for leadership.
A comic scene shows two girls chatting about marriage and love while praising Creme Charmosan. The ad claims the product makes aging skin look years younger, removes signs of age, and offers a large jar for two shillings. It boasts popularity with women and wide availability in shops.
Forbes Council discussed tensing the shelter shed for dancing at Weir Baths. Ald. Hill urged no objections and asked officials to seek solicitor advice. The shed may not be registered as a dance hall and fire compliance was questioned. The master stood in abeyance until the next council meeting. Baths will reopen Sunday with male and female attendants advertised.
At the Forbes F A H Association meeting on Saturday, H F Sweeney led a sharp rebuke of secretary K C Anderson over show administration. He demanded the secretary resign, saying mismanagement would ruin next year, while Anderson denied responsibility for the disputed award card text. A motion for resignation with one month’s notice was proposed. discussion noted elsewhere the chief steward handled card inscription.
The opening sales of the Forbes municipal yards rise to 2,500 sheep expected for sale under the hammer. The draft quality is noted as particularly good and buyers from across New South Wales centres are anticipated to attend the event.
A comprehensive 37 page report on the Forbes electric light undertaking was presented to the Council by consulting engineer Mr. Frankl during a meeting with the Mayor Alderman Byrnes the former Town Clerk Mr. Taylor and power station shift engineers. The document discusses administration overhead construction street lighting power house and water supply pumping. It notes progress and satisfactory supply but cites disharmony among staff and proposes clearer separation of responsibilities between the powerhouse engineer and the electrician to improve efficiency and reduce depreciation. It also suggests installing a tank to store roof water for drinking purposes at the power house.
Captain Young of the western air motor has been cited to appear at Cowra Police Court next Wednesday on a charge of piloting an aeroplane in a manner dangerous to the public. The Director of Civil Aviation leads the proceedings. The incident occurred in Mr Savage's paddock West Cowra months ago when the plane crossed over Con stable Caldwell. Mr W P Kelly Wellington will defend, with a Commonwealth Law Office representative prosecuting.
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