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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1937
Page
12
A fragmented column blends whimsical notes on clever planes and grasshoppers with civic pleas. The Parents Association requests bicycle sheds for High School amid heavy bike traffic. Satirical bits mock bikes, policemen marriage bans, and curious tales of sheep and Himalayan legends.
Archdeacon Neild recalls Ben Hall and the outlaw circle across Forbes, Goobang Mick, and Lachlan River districts. The piece traces Hall's rise, the pursuit by police, his fall near Billabong Creek, and the controversial death at Forbes with notes on his wife and the gang’s actions and motives.
Forbes Branch of the Far West Children's Health Scheme held its annual meeting. Honorary treasurer Pooley reported a credit balance of 21 16s. The president, Mayor Ford, chaired. Officials re-elected included President Pond, vice presidents Boddie and Woods, treasurer Pooley, secretary Renewell, and officers Kelly and Loafdotnian.
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