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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
1
The Woolgrower who expects top market values for his clip is not disappointed at Winchcombe Carson's auctions. They claim to secure the highest possible returns for owners, backed by long experience. Their head office is Winchcombe House, Bridge Street, Sydney.
The Masonic Ball held in the Town Hall on a Wednesday evening drew about seventy couples to a successful function. Attendees wore festive attire and the event featured elaborate gowns and uniforms as guests mingled amid music and hospitality.
A fragmented report notes a council property loss under investigation. The text mentions individuals including Mrs Walther and Portia deletiere, with scattered references to meetings, dates, and places. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Edward Charles Kelleher was fined 30 with 8 costs for driving a car in a dangerous manner. The incident occurred on Lael Man wank Templir Streets at about 25 miles per hour. Witnesses described attempting to pull away and the vehicle stopping in a parking area near the monument.
A historical notice outlines a substantial increase in old age pensions and the related administrative costs. It states the pensions and invalid allowances were raised for the month, with the new rates pegged to a percentage rise over the previous year. Details on total expenditure and the comparison to prior figures are provided, along with notes on payment timing and administering charges.
Stock Inspector Mr Little told the Forbes P P Board at today's monthly meeting that feed was abundant and crops forward across the district except the southwest. He noted reserves were in good condition, Rabbits increasing at En Ck and Rak to Humbl sites, work on reserves ongoing, trespass by horses reported, and departmental tasks on mortality sickness and quarantine challenges due to adverse conditions.
Aldermen McA inson and Connell lead talks on salary and tax relief amid council budget strain. A 10 percent income drop cited, with weeks long hours and staff concerns noted. The motion for broad reductions passed despite mixed reaction from members and department heads.
Melvell Blume faced riotous behavior charges in Forbes Court on Tuesday afternoon, linked to an earlier case where a young man was fined for a similar offense. Adjournment to September 25 was ordered as Blume planned to plead not guilty. Separate cases for Joseph Rogen tail Owen Gerard Wilkeniig and others were adjourned to the next Tuesday with pleas of not guilty anticipated.
Mr Bartlett agricultural instructor from Parkes will visit Forbes on Monday to inspect local wheat crops at Grawlin. The crops in the area are long watched as a test, and Mr Bartlett is keen to see if they reach their potential at their current phase.
The notice warns that reduced dipping last year plus heavy sheep movements left many flocks infested with external parasites. It urges owners to dip after shearing while conditions allow for effective treatment and criticizes owners who travel or sell infested stock at public sale yards. Printed for Western Newspapers Limited from Forbes.
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