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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
1
The body of Mise Ruby Green, a young Dubba girl missing for two weeks, was recovered yesterday in the Macquarie River near Dubba. Police and local officials confirmed the discovery and began awaiting further investigations.
Entries for Forbes annual tennis tournament exceed last year, with a busy first round at Town courts scheduled for 1:30. The draw lists men’s doubles, singles, and mixed events across grades A and B, with venues including Town, Meagher, Nelson Park, and St Laurence. A St John’s Club women’s match against Lake View is set for Sunday at 10 am.
Neville Woods nine, son of Claude and Mrs Woods of Bankis Street, was struck by a car at Bundaburra Crossing yesterday while waiting near a borer en route to the racecourse. The vehicle driven by Mr Milla could not avoid him. one wheel passed over the boy, who was rushed to Forbes District Hospital. He suffered possible rib and skull injuries and severe shock, with facial and leg damage.
A renewed lease application for land on Old Grenfell Road was refused after yesterday's meeting. The applicant Mr Goodwan had sought a larger area in prior requests, which were likewise rejected.
Despite first day rain the Forbes Show Society reported record gate receipts of £341 13s 6d for two days, up from £314 12s for 1935, with higher overall entries and more side show revenue. Officials praised ring events, sheep interest, and town support though weather and late program shifts caused some delays. The official opening featured Hon. H W Whidden and Hon. H Blett, with trophies awarded to top exhibitors including lambs and sheep, while junior farmers and dogs also received praise for quality and potential.
A Forbes report claiming Wm Henry Laver’s body was found near Goo Lagong after a suspected murder at Forbes Grenfell is denied. Police and friends plan a Lachijan River search next Sunday with volunteers and motor car owners asked to register at Forbes police station.
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