Friday October 35 1929 Forbes Local Topics
Coverage notes Shell's part in fights by the Canberras at Forbes with mentions of Shell golden oil and motor split. Mr F O'Reilly showcases holiday window displays. Weather reports a thunderstorm and later heavy rain. Forbes selects a team to face Grenfell on No 2 ground next Sunday at 10 30. Cricket teams named for Teachers, Halpin's Flat matches and Saturday draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHELL
Canberra
Forbes
Grenfell
N. McColm
Willis
J. Girdham
D. Leader
K. Elgar
F. Burt
C. Gaggin
G. Miller
D. Hallett
T. Wilcoxon
M. Orman
F. Sykes
BE. Cheaher
Naughton Charged Over Kensington Racecourse Shooting
William Joseph Naughton, 35, appeared at Central Police Court charged with shooting George Williams with intent to murder at Kensington racecourse yesterday. Williams identified Naughton as the shooter. Naughton remanded on bail of 500 pounds to November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Central Police Court
Joseph Naughton
Geo. Williams
Williams
Kensington Racecourse
Naughton
Will It Comet In Fining A Young Man For Drunk Driving
An Adelaide Magistrate fined a youth £20 for driving a motor car while intoxicated. He urged Parliament to raise the minimum penalty to six months imprisonment and to bar the offender from holding a license for life to curb the menace. Butler and Cox Forbes announce a special sheep sale at the municipal saleyards on Thursday October 31 at 11 am. About 3 000 sheep will be penned in mixed lots and sold to salt buyers. note the date and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Butler and
Cox Butler
Cox
Forbes
Two charges against man after resisting arrest
A young man alleged to have resisted arrest and assaulted a local constable on Wednesday night was later arrested yesterday with two charges filed in connection with the incident. He is listed to appear at Forbes Court today. MOBILIOS BAY Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins and an Antarctic voyage diary entry mention a coast named Mabiloil Bay to honor aviation service and expedition support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Court
Mobilios Bay
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Antarctic
Sir Hubert
Amooth
Mabiloil Bay
Mabiloil
Valet Service Leader Praises Advocate Advertising
Mr W Maldment of Central Garage reports strong results from Advocate ads for valet service with no circulars sent. He notes numerous inquiries and commends the paper’s drawing power, while the Advocate remains confident in its advertising columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
W Maldment
Central Garage
Advocate
Mejdment
Field and Bullock Wedding at St John’s Church
Misa Kathleen Mary Field married Dudley Bullock on Wednesday at St John’s Church of England. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown with silver lace details and a circlet of orange blossom. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Field of Forbes, given away by her brother Stan Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Kathleen Mary
Molly") Field
St. John's Church of England
Dudley Bullock
H. B. Field
Union Street
Forbes
Stan, Field
Brownhill Praises Forbes Advocate and Parkes Post
George W. Brownhill of Pitt Street Sydney writes to the Forbes Advocate praising its high editorial standards and anticipating bigger achievements in the new building. He claims the Forbes Advocate and Parkes Post are at the peak of provincial NSW publications, well printed and edited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Brownhill
Pitt Street
Sydney
Forbes “Advocate
Macleay Street
Potts Point
Parkes “Post
Mr. Brownhill
Forbes
New South Wales
Advocate
Marriage of Mrs R Bullock in Forban with Rev Frank Weston
Mrs R Bullock of Dowling Street Forban married Rev Frank Weston. Iris Gunn served as bridesmaid in blue crepe de chine with lemon trim and cream rose bouquet. Sen Chandler acted as best man. Reception at the bride’s parents home followed for about 20 guests. The couple will reside in Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Remand Granted in False Pretences Charge
James Quinn, 45, remanded at Forbes Court on Tuesday for false pretences relating to a cheque tendered to R. A. Oxley licensee of the Victoria Hotel Forbes. Police secured remand until October 25 with bail set at 30 pounds and one surety of 30 pounds. The cheque drawn on A. Dowling at the Bank of N.S.W. for 10 pounds 10 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quinn
Forbes Court
R. A. Oxley
Victoria Hotel
Forbes
Ball
A. Dowling
Bank of
N.8.w
Sports Meeting At Ooma Attracts Crowds
A successful sports meeting drew a large crowd from surrounding centres at Ooma on Wednesday. A report of the results will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooma
King of the Rodeo and The Patriot at Strand
Hoot Gibson stars in King of the Rodeo a Montana youth tale set around a famed rodeo with an Eastern girl who warms to his cowboy heroism. Emil Jannings shines in The Patriot billed as the screen’s greatest artist and will be shown at the Strand Theatre on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoot Gibson
Chip of
Montana
Smage
Emil Jannings
Jannings
Strand Theatre
Coroner rules fatal shooting in Rooty Hill case
The Parramatta District Coroner held an inquiry into the death of Chas Thomas Alken a laborer shot at Rooty Hill on September 36. Constable Bartlett testified Alken on remand for horse stealing wrestled for a carta and fled then was shot as he did not stop. The coroner found the death to be in the line of duty and the wound justified stating the officer acted to frighten the fugitive into surrender.
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Parramatta
Chas
Thomas Alken
Rooty Hill
Alken
Lithgow
Bartlett
Ald
Dunn
Ald. Hill
Hill
Keane
Dempsey
Clerk
Broken Hill
Abbatoiia
Strickland
Ald Hill
Debate Over Returned Soldier Preference For Town Clerk Post
Aldermen clash over the selection of Mr. Dempsey as deputy town clerk citing Section 96 of the Act and the Soldiers' League. The Mayor and speakers defend the majority vote while critics argue veterans’ preference affected seniority and fairness. Accusations flare as council members defend or attack the process and seek justification of the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
League
Dempsey
Council
Ald. Butler
Thous
Ald
Hill
Taylor
Keane
HJM
Hilly
Mr. Strickland
Oime
Hospital Board Hosts Cookery Drive to Aid Institution
The Hospital Board meeting discussed a cooking competition sponsored by W C Douglas Ltd offering a silver coke dish as a prize with proceeds benefiting the hospital. Entries will include a plate of scones and a one shilling nomination fee. Donations to the matron included magazines flowers and cakes. The treasurer reported revenues and a credit balance, with a government subsidy discussed for refrigerator costs and paid to J Meagher Co. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
E. H. Byrnes
Gals
A. J. Meagher
de Turner
K. Ford
W. King
P. F. Cameron
J. Dunn
J. B. Baesett
R. Geary
K. C. Anderson
W. C. Douglass, Ltd
Bassett
J. Meagher & Co., Ltd
Gale
J. Meagher
Co. Ltd
Sister Croll
Forbes
Booth
Byrnes
J. Meagher and Co. Ltd
Wyangala Electorate Boundaries Re affirmed
The Electoral Commission rejected the Country Party effort to shift Wyangala from Young Cowra to another electorate. They cited community of interests and noted Wyangala should stay with Cowra and stock centres. Some residents will join Yass voters as the river divides the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyangala
Cowra
Woodstock
Bathurat
Orange
Yass
Young Cowra
Lachlan
Wryangala
Yasa
Forbes High School Cricketers Show Improvement
The Forbes High School cricket team shows steady progress under coach W Stacey. In Wednesday’s match Red scored 225 led by J Low 71 not out and F Constable 64, while Green’s Bath Bate and K Roseby took six wickets each. White’s side mustered 189 with Elliott top scoring 41 not out and Constable adding 29. Blue faltered early, Sharpe taking 3 for 2 as Purple made 64. Joyce Victory and Roy Hood traveled to Sydney for the Public School Amateur Athletic Association meet, Roy winning the 60 yards state title and Joyce placing second in the 9 to 40 yards final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
J. Low
F. Constable
Bath Bate
K. Roseby
White
Elliott
Blue
Constable
Sharpe
Purple
Parker
Collins
Joyce Victory
Roy Hood
Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground
Roy
Evant
Joyce
Notable Forbes Visitors and Local Holidays Highlight Busy Town
Forbes residents and visitors are active with travels to Sydney Parramatta and Grenfell a Labour victory dance at the Town Hall drew crowds while local figures like Mr Gurney and Mr C Boyd joined a Canberra Pup flight. Engagements include weddings names and a hospital pneumonia update.
Health Offence Fines for Slaughterhouse Dairy Dogs Access
Cecil Press Health Officer acted at Forbes Court this week against Thomas A Webb and Cecil Ray Collitts for failing to prevent dogs from entering a slaughterhouse used for butchering. Both pleaded guilty and were fined £2 plus court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Press
Thomas A. Webb
Cecil Ray Collitts
Forbes Court
Mayor and Council Clash Over Returned Men Appointment
The dialogue centers on recall pressures from a deputation. Alderman Byrnes defends the council’s choice of Mr. Dempsey as proper and fair. The League stresses keeping preference for returned men and urges soldiers to watch their own interests alongside ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Byrnes
Dempsey
Council
Batty
League
Local election matter accepted by J McCarter in Forbes
An unsigned federal election matter was accepted by J McCarter of Lachlan Street Forbes. The brief notes the authorities and location without detailing further actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCarter
Lachlan Street
Forbes
Strand Theatre Ends Run Of The Cohens and Kellys Tonight
Final showing of The Cohens and Kellys at the Strand Theatre tonight. Also on the bill are King of the Rodeo with Hoot Gibson and Dooms Day with Florence Vidor. Later features include The Patriot with Emil Jannings and Hot Stuff with Alice White. Showings through Monday to Thursday with extra titles Show People and appearances by Marion Davies and Will Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theatre
Screen Tonight
the Cohens and Kellys
Gate
Alice White
Moorefield Racecard Lists Acceptors for Main Events
The Moorefield program shows acceptors for the main events including Moorefield Mile with Velvet Bion 94, Western Lass, Vertog, Pavillon, and many others. First Division features Flying Welter with Monoplane and Trishna, while Second Division includes Franciecan and Black Douglas among entries.
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Moorefield
Bion
Killarney
Don Moon
Cavedweller
Western Lass
Lesboo Tl
Vertog
Magnetic
Nolens Volens
Pavillon
Woallcla
Bavacre
Golden
Music
Chuquissea
Loud Praise
Franciecan
Black Douglas
Happy New
Gir Felix
Lady Canberra
Energique
Clarifior
Sweet Oration
Milong
Workman
Worcester
Golden Three
Radiant Orb
Comedy Queen
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. O'Reilly
Rankin Street
Halpin's Flat
H. McKellar
E. Helm
A. Stacey
F. Weston
F. Tickner
W. Bray
D. Constable
R. Elliott
A. Crippin
K. Hodge
Cumbijowa
Banky
South Forbes
KENSO
Bullock—Field
Advocate” & “Post
Diggers
Cornell
Soldiers’ League
Hunter
Head League
Humter
Holtnbaum
Guno
Fud
Gunn
Ald. Thomson
Gounell
NEW Town Clerk
Dempesy
Returned Soldiers’ League
Hospital Board
McDougall
Butler
Sprite
Barbe
Radburn
C.P. Move
Young Cricketers
Forbes High School
W. Stacey
Black
North Hill
N. Pymont
John Meagher & Co
R. Amor
Mrs. M. Nixon
Camp Hill
Mr. T. Henderson
North Hil
Bouth Coast
Geo. Mammatt
Cootamundra
Stan Gale
Johnson Street
Marth Hl
F. Rath
Baltye Street
Misa May Miller
J. Haynes
Haynes
Alan Roberta
The
Government Savings Bank
Labor
Emcire
Bowler
B. Harkett
Connelly
T. C. Maxwell
Queen Street
Viola Maxwell
J. Nelson
Kensington
Nice
Milas Nancy Curd
Elsie Harkett
J. Manson & ‘Co
Lea. Markwort
Dulete
Leslie Holden
A.F.C
Southern Cross
Hotel Australia
F. T. Simon
J. Taylor
Pee Rs
Gurney
Mr. C. Boyd
Florence Vidor
Union Theatres Ltd
Tate Theatre
Marion Davies
Willan Hatoea
People
Moorefield Handicap
Lord Kennagu
Hair
Nobbys
King William
Spearshot
Philpie
New, Sweet
Hustler
Lunatic
Nan! Kourgan
Paradawo
Valhalla
Rubicon
Curtis
Beau Dennis
Gun Club
Chrysea
Amplifier
Ln Tait
Currawong
Trishna
Monoplane
Threemen
Mise Australia
Gritall
Jean Callo
Dainty Mick
Tinwald
Dragall
LYN
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