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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1928

Page

5

Five bagmen in Forbes Court face vagrancy claim

Five men Edward Withers Gordon Dixon Raymond Emmett Frederick Williams and Herbert Mageey appeared at Forbes Police Court yesterday. They were charged under the Vagrancy Act with having insufficient lawful means of support after a boastful courtroom demeanor. Four were remanded for a week. Withers faced separate charges. Constable Death said Withers begged from passersby and claimed compensation money was due to arrive the next day.

Froway Forbes Callcitora Edward William Withers Gordon Dixon Raymond Emmett Frederick Willams Herbert Mageey C. A. Arnold P.M Withers Coubtable Leader's Coina Op Shearer Condobella Riba Arnold Soon Na

Weight guessing results at the show with fat bullock and sheep

Winners correctly guessed weights at a show fat bullock weighing 996 lb won by Arnold McMurray and tied fat sheep prizes shared by Menara J Morton and J Packman. The article also covers an unrelated court scene where a defendant faced arrest for offensive behavior and drunkenness after attempting to beg money from pedestrians.

Co. GC. Edmondson Arnold McMurray N. Betland Menara J. Morton J. Packman

Apprentice Breach Leads to Fine at Forbes Police Court

An employer from Forbes, J. Bailey bootmaker, was convicted on three breaches of the award rules. He failed to pay arrears of wages, did not pay the minimum award mite, and breached timeliness of pay. Fines and costs totaled £ a/is/-.

Forbes C. A. Armelid P.M J. Bailey

Jaws of Steel at Strand Theatre features Rin Tin Tin

Rin Tin Tin stars in Jaws of Steel at the Strand Theatre with Jason Robards Helen Ferguson and others. The film follows Rin Tin Tin as a heroic dog amid desert prospecting and danger, with family friends and a rescue ending in triumph. Performances advertise Rin Tin Tin’s famous appeal and crowd excitement.

Strand Theatre Warner Bros Rin-Tin-Tin Jason Robards Helen Ferguson Mary Louise Miller Mack Corda Robert Perry George Conners Ray Moright Nin-Tin-Tin Sydney Binty Australia Rinty Wong Jane of Steel

Extraordinary Luck At Great Austral No 5 Sweepstakes

The Norfolk Island article notes winners including Mrs E F Mortimer Mr Tt Smith and Miss Doris Newlands each winning a Hudson Coach. Prizes and tickets offered for the Creat Austral No 5 drawing supporting Limbleas Soldiers with proceeds via O Heyers Inn Sydney.

Mra E. F. Mortimer Tt. Smith Doris Newlands Hudson O. Heyers Inn Heh Street Sydney

Road Closure Notice for Forbes to Bugowra Route

Jemalong Shire Council Nutley announces closure of the Forbes to Bugowra Road segment between the 20 and 21 mile posts from Forbes. Traffic to and from Forbes must detour via a temporary road marked by signs while reconstruction is completed, as directed by Shire Clerk T. C. Jago. Dated September 6, 1928.

Nutley Forbes Bugowra T. C. Jago

Wasted Known Ready-to-Wear Suit Lot At Austen & Pratlevs

AUSTEN & PRATLEVS on Rankin Street advertises ready-to-wear suits for all sizes with four price levels. The claim emphasizes variety and affordability for every buyer.

Austen & Pratlevs Rankin Street

Meeting on Mr BR Ty Heddlie Candidature

A gathering of supporters will meet at the Corneil Chambers on Saturday 50h Inet to discuss Mr Reddie as the chosen representative for the Farming and Grasing community. The Raz or Gang in Forbes and Austen organize, with instructions to prepare instruments at Zack Delaney's. Housewives urged to bring sharpened sewing tools.

BR. Ty Heddlie Corneil Chamberston Reddie Fea Austen Razor Gang Forbes Zack Delaney

Sydney Wool Auctions Sees Mixed Demand and Stronger Far North Prices

The Secretary and Graz iers' Co op report a large selection of 3694 uses from Western South Western and North Western divisions including Moree Warren Nyngan and Hay districts with Merribee cup in Riverina offerings. Demand widens with Japanese Germany France and Belgium active. top prices secured for several clips though some irregularities persist. Sales resume in Sydney on 17 September with upcoming auctions on September 7 25 October 4 and 16 offering 1100 bales each.

Partners and Graziers’ Co-op. Co Moree Warren Nyngan Hay Riverina Germany France Russia Bradford Belgium Italy Nea Wales O T. J. Doran Noxelle Dolgelly A. T. Cooper F. H. Harvey Gunbar Lipscombe Bullarah Barallen Killen, Limited Brisbane Sydney Sweeney Cherry Tree Hid Forbes

Painting and exterior wall repairs at the capital project

Tenders for painting and repairs to exterior walls and related concrete and brick work in front of the Children’s Wall are invited. Sealed envelopes must be endorsed and received by the Secretary by 4 pm Monday September 17 1928. J C Keane secretary.

Moncrete Ham J. C. Keane

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