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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
1
Mr Gordon Morrison of Monwongs was thrown when his horse slipped in a paddock near his home. The animal rolled onto him, pinning him for several minutes before help arrived. He sustained multiple injuries to the face shoulder and side but is recovering.
Finality came as the Governor General granted Bruce’s dissolution request. Bruce aims to go to the people if Hughes’ amendment fails, with October 19 floated as a probable election date. The campaign centers on controversial issues including the Brown coal prosecution withdrawal and a £20,000 tax measure.
Excellent entries received for the Forbes district tennis tournaments with multiple draws including Men's and Ladies events. Notable matchups feature A Rath and C Besgrove vs T Besgrove and G Casey, and Duffy vs McColm in singles.
At a meeting of the Nationalist and Free Trade parties today the budget and policy to abolish the Arbitration court drew cheers. Mr Stewart condemned the Governor-General’s call on Mr Scullin and Mr Marks faced pressure over party support. Walter Marka, M H R Wentworth, reported broad backing for his stance with offers of assistance and a push to address voters soon. D Weitgarth was asked to stand as Nationalist candidate for Wentworth though he had not decided.
Cecil Henry Payne of Sherriff Street faced Forbes Court on Tuesday charged with driving in a dangerous manner after a late night crash at South Forbes. Payne was injured in the collision but pleaded not guilty. evidence showed a car swerved and rolled, with three injured. Magistrate Arnoldk dismissed the information and discharged Payne.
Trespassers at Burrawang South Station in Yarrabandal face prosecution. A reward of £100 is offered for the censer removal of stock and £50 for any evidence leading to conviction of property damage. D W Warde, Manager.
A brief note urges customers to pay cash at the counter to save money. It promises reduced worry for the store and personal savings, encouraging readers to try it with their next order and judge the result.
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