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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
2
A correspondent recalls a four year bout with neuritis in the hip joints triggered by weather shifts. After hospital treatment and a daily small dose, pain subsided and never returned for three and a half years. The note claims Kruschen Salts dissolve uric acid crystals and aid digestion, with wide international sales at 2 shillings per bottle.
The Colts defeated Vandenberg by five wickets in a rain interrupted Wednesday match at the turf wicket. Miller 23 and A Reth 22 led Colts with leaders taking 3 for 8 as Best bowled well. Van Heoberg’s Wighton top scored with 12, but neither side displayed strong batting. Colts now regular leaders with 11 points, two ahead of Combined Stores.
At Forbes meeting members including L.B. Johnston and C Aniel Miller discussed patron appointments and possible donations, plus scheduling for matches with Parkes and Condobelia. They considered Wednesday afternoon cricket and a new ladies club, debated affiliation fees and delegate numbers, and set to reexamine ground issues and wicket control.
Meagher’s and School shared the afternoon contest after rain halted play at two for 12. Players such as Brow and Weathroow produced notable innings as Meagher’s posted 155 before the match was abandoned.
A public notice offers a reward for information leading to the conviction of persons involved in stock theft from Wandary. It mentions a brands on cattle and a person named Walter F.B. Br Stitt and references markings on stock.
Walter Reynolds and Charlo Frederick Parkes appeared in a Wednesday morning case. Reynolds pleaded guilty to being drunk and using indecent language near Court Street. Parkes was fined for drunkenness. Both faced fines of 10 pounds or a short period of hard labor with a week to pay. Sergt Ayen sought security but it was not required by the magistrates.
The board halted further inquiry into a river development scheme after evidence was deemed unreliable. Witnesses questioned the petition's premises and the anticipated benefits, noting miscalculations and political pressure. Some landholders urged broader investigation before any expenditure, while earlier proposals for wells and irrigation were cast as not clearly beneficial.
Water Trust Sundays cricket tour lists Parkes and Gondobolin taarma visiting Forbes next Sunday. The Vandenberg team includes Parslow Auham Ree and others, while the Colts feature Agetin Hancock Hallet Beagrove Litthe Flynn and more. South Forbes Juniors fields Pars Jow Parelow Rath and others at Halpin’s Flat as the fixtures unfold on Willow Avenue turf.
The Forbes Bowling Club will officially open the new season on weekend afternoon with invited members from central wear clubs. A friendly interclub competition will offer a prize and the opening ceremony may be performed by Mayor A K Ford or acting Mayor Wo HD Matay.
Erick and submitted Mr Broderick referenced the oat of Wyangala Dam but adoption of the present scheme risks burdening the ratepayers with unpromisable undertakings. The Road on the Commission’s be half must ensure benefits real before any cost. The board gave opportunities to handhelders to produce evidence, but few supported the scheme with rebutting proof. It was curious that Waterworks asked for an expert to counter Kenck, yet the Commission aimed to push the plan that best suited steadier and cheaper power. The hearing adjourned after Messrs Broderick and Mellon thanked the Board for courtesy and latitude in presenting evidence.
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