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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
3
District notes reflect drought concerns yet encourage persistence and optimism for next year. Weather outlook warns of continued stresses while a local Euchre party raises funds for a fricatal Muh funds. Sickness and illnesses affect families, with several medical and death notices noted alongside school and sport updates.
A series of short items notes a Crown lands stock depredation case where a fine of £5 with costs was imposed and other minor penalties recorded. Other notices cover a memorial tablet dedication for WWI soldiers at Cook’s Myall and a Benevolent Society meeting showing a credit balance. Military and civic updates include a wedding at St Jarlath, fencing damage from a reservoir incident, and council investments in cinema equipment amid municipal works.
Local notice reports Hotel Victoria ownership change byColonel Clifford with hotel dining room reopening. Patrons will find grass paddocks available and conventunew ali we cumodite.
A local notice states that Globe Hotel owner A G Lasch has assumed operation of the landmark inn above Peale Street. The change includes new accommodations and expected improvements to service and facilities.
A Tuesday fire wrecked the residence of Mrs Finch, gutting the dwelling and destroying the entire contents including £40 in cash. No insurance covered the property, leaving Mr Pinner and his family hospitalised after the shock. Nearby disputes and wagers between locals added to a tense scene as a wuchre party and book event loomed for the town.
Condobella Quarter Sessions and District Court opened with Judge Armstrong presiding. Crown Prosecutor Crawford led Ah Won charged with breaking and entering George Nine’s dwelling and stealing a wagon. after lengthy evidence the jury acquitted. In the District Court Herbert Wheatley sued Alfred Bassett for damages. trial before a jury of four heard a sheep stealing dispute involving Wheatley, Bassett, and Warner with testimony about offers and negotiations. Verdict awarded Wheatley 1200 in damages. other claims included a trespass suit by Khan for 200. The proceedings featured Men Hardwicke, Moloney, and Rhuddon, with multiple witnesses and lawyers.
A fragment from Grenfell and surrounding area notes multiple family deaths in the Cromuellin line, including Pte. John Cromeelin in France and Arthur Cromuellin, with a large funeral attendance. It lists local civic roles, upcoming events, and past week leisure activities such as cricket matches, dances, and society gatherings. The piece mentions community notices, bank management changes, and junior section progress within local organizations.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a settlement proposal for the defendant Rhodes, with Hie Mowor suggesting terms. The arrangement appears to have been accepted with each party paying their own costs. The readable text is incomplete and many names are uncertain.
Sunday events list Meadow Bank with 11 gm and Hugones at 2.20 bam. Forbes runs 7.30, Dam-Rav. J. T. Thorburn and Forbes noted for 11 a.m. arrival Mr Woods referenced in schedule.
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