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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1933
Page
5
A long courtroom narrative recounts disputes over secretary and manager salaries in a regional society. The plaintiff claims underpayment and improper sums granted as honoraria while directors defend actions as honorary work. Hearings detailing meetings, shares, and proposed payments ensue as the case continues.
In a court session yesterday M J Ryan presided over licensing prosecutions concerning the Post Office Hotel. Bert Jimea Maguire and Frederick Markwort pleaded guilty to being found on the hotel premises during prohibited hours about 7:55 pm October 14 and were fined £1 with costs. Frederick George Carpenter pleaded not guilty to a charge of same offense, claiming he briefly entered to settle licenses after returning from golf. he was told to pay costs and a late conviction was not recorded. Cecil Waters pleaded guilty to permitting Markwort on the premises during prohibited hours, and his conviction was requested not to be recorded. he had 13 years hotel experience and had no prior court record.
Forbes district notices record a busy week with hospital progress reports and community appointments. Mrs Manning visits Geo. Willan. Miss Widdy Bowillam holidaying in Melbourne. Mrs Stey Collits celebrates a baby boy. The Forbes Fire District hosts protection board appointments and local meetings. The page notes hospital recoveries, an auditor appointment, and social engagements including a wedding at Parkes with reception details.
The unemployed of Forbes express gratitude to the mayor and Aldermen for securing space and government relief. They acknowledge extra food relief orders and the period of hardship that led to short starvation weeks. The correspondence ends with thanks from the relief workers.
Tomorrow October 2a a sale will be held at Ti Auction Mart Tempity Street. The listing names Mrs Roberta and Dr Kidston among participants with four bale items and unspecified goods offered for bidding.
A suspect named WW Turner was charged for failing to return a vehicle plate within three days after certificate expiry on August 2. The defendant did not appear in court and was fined.
A fragmentary report describes a wedding or ceremony with unclear names and places. It mentions a groom and bride, a cake, and plans for a celebration on a Saturday after a nearby event. The text is garbled but suggests a formal union and reception.
The municipal band performs a Sunday recital in Victoria Park featuring overtures and selections such as South West, Indian Romance, Cavalcade, Amorete, and The Great Battle Army, with marches and patriotic tunes concluding the program.
District Hospital board members paid tribute to the late Mrs Bessie Blume for her extensive charity work with the Hospital Wardens Auxiliary and other hospital groups. Chairman H K Ford noted her demise was a great loss and directors planned to send condolences to her husband and family.
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