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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1930
Page
2
The report covers a wheat pool question at the Town Hall with Judge Kemnard and a measurement of a court verdict. It also notes Johnny Forbes Advocate, theater previews at The Strand Talkie Theatre, and local entertainment including Smiling Rah Bes with music and novelty acts.
Joseph Rogan and Rowley faced charges for allowing Rogan on premises of the Commercial Hotel after trading hours. Witnesses described Rogan and others in the bar area, with discussions about furnishing drinks. The case, heard by Mr Melton Werxt, noted the premises were operated by Wilken and involved guests as lodgers. details of witnesses and testimony were given as the court questioned the defendants and recorded events at Hankin Street.
Amid broad agitation, Parkes defense and district officials dispute the so called heavy-handed prosecution. The court hearers heard that the farmer’s case and the farmer’s acts were central to the proceedings, with testimony about rates, governance, and the farm board meeting last Friday.
The Forbes Council was advised that an Economic Relief Grant of 1000 pounds has been allocated to rebuild the North Gondobelin Road from the Boundary toward Forbes. The funds come from a local government body and are intended to support road works and related projects within the Shire, reflecting a progress report on the road repairs and departmental approvals.
A garbled city report covers the Fort AWGWE communications group notes and tank project issues. It references the Gushatie Shire, local officers, and proposals, with unclear names and events.
Unclear billiards results show several players like Toorney and Hamittee among others. The fragment lists match outcomes and participant names with several garbled terms across the page.
A hockey match produced a draw with Cardinals and Condobolin battling to a stalemate. Details from the park on Sunday show a tense game with both sides creating chances and the scoreboard remaining level at final whistle.
Local contractor James Linden Watson faced a charge at Forbee Court related to an incident at the Vandenburg Motel. The summary alleges involvement during evening hours with referenced parties and alleged actions on the premises. Watson pleaded not guilty as the court case progresses with other named individuals present.
In a dated, fragmentary report from a Melbourne area, celebrating a free beer event at the Australian Hotel between 3 and 4 pm on a Saturday, locals praise the promotion as a morale booster for Young workers. The item notes a new licensee transition and mentions themes of free beer days and consumer turnout.
Dearge Andrew Rolfe was charged at Forbes Court with indecent language used in a billiard saloon. The incident occurred on September 1 and involved witnesses describing a confrontation with police present.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a meeting labeled Repudiation with scattered names and phrases. The legibility is poor and key details such as date location and clear actions are missing. The text appears to mix names and unrelated fragments without coherent narrative.
A local fair titled The Mythodineaoring Fair Neid is planned for Friday and Saturday in the Town Hall. An efficient committee has departed, aiming to recover the promised £100 profit, though some uncertainty remains about arrangements and potential changes.
Mr Keine of Sydney presided over a reception for Allan Vague of Groton Street and others including Mrs Wilkon of Orange and Mrs Killette Taylor, with attendees from Forbes and Camp Hill. The event highlighted community ties, remarks by local leaders, and a display of seasonal flowers, plants, and home crafts.
In Turaday Wy the local office states there will be no further changes to abiarlny fares during the ongoing month. Officials indicate current rates remain in effect and no new adjustments are planned.
The schedule features Tuesday through Thursday programs including a 110 word adaptation of a famed work and a nightly performance of a Victorian era style revue. Notable listings mention Darwin and Landon society figures and several named performers in illustrated stage pieces.
The census of the era estimates Australia’s population at 43 thousand men 60 million? The source shows confusion but notes 2,081,000 women and a large population count. The item references early population statistics and demographic composition.
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