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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1935
Page
5
An old Forbes advert urges readers to rely on Deans Backache Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and uric acid buildup. The notice notes the product’s long regional presence, with Mr. P. A. Newall, FLO, representing the firm at the Vandenberg Hotel event on October 16.
The Strand opens a South Seas adventure serial starring Bing Crosby with Carole Lombard and guest stars Gracie Allen and George Burns. Miss Lombard, Miss Merman, Leon Errol and Jay Henry join as shipwrecked guests on a perilous isle. Crosby sings five new love songs while the serial unfolds a tropical romance and cliffhanger. Laurel and Hardy headline another feature, Fades in Torrid.
Shirley Temple stars in a touching adventure filled film with a circus sequence. The young actress pleads for her mother to return as misunderstandings threaten her family. A three night Strand engagement features a complete circus act with big tent, animals, and famed performers.
A fragment notes inaccuracies in the Sydney Monday report on sheep prices dated September 21. It cites corrections for N M McPhillamy and P W Gibson with revised figures 38/4 and 35/20, respectively.
Premier and Treasurer Mr Stevens announced tax relief effective January 1 1938. Wages tax cut for earnings up to £5 weekly with graduated reductions. special income tax down to Sd in the £ on portions of assessable income up to £350 per year. Included are railway freight cuts on wheat and dairy, higher countryside toll relief, and bridge rate reductions. Government foresees faster recovery, lower unemployment and continued borrowing reductions as commerce improves.
Police praised Mr. J. Sinclair a porter at Forbes railway station for his help in arresting two men linked to a break in at Black Broa store in Yaoval. Sinclair received a paid wrist watch in recognition of aiding inquiries that led to the arrests.
A ministerial inquiry into prison administration reviews expenses for the year to June 30. Gross expenditure on the penal system reached £219.07, with per prisoner annual costs varying by facility from £34 10s to £218 5d. Daily prisoner averages ranged from 102 to 164.3, with Maitland incurring the highest annual per-head cost and Albury among the lower. Paraphrased figures show Emu Plains and Goulburn among high per-head costs, while several facilities tied to lower daily averages.
The Forbes show yard announced several prizes with special donations from W I WON Ltd. Mire Fe Talbot won the best polinta in the pre horves sitting. The Yates silver medal went to Mor DY WL A Nicalim for the best polita score. Mrs Mo Dodd of Parkes secured the needlework prize. Mrs AC Read won the meat polate section. Matthew Thompson and Co Ltd sponsored two specials. the cater necriog prize was shared by Miss E M Hohnberg and Mrs BR Tabbor.
A Savoy-like Forbes programme features Naughty Marietta with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy delivering sparkling singing and engaging performances. The Strand also screens Baboona as the supporting epic, and patrons are urged to book seats to avoid missing this top lineup.
A church ceremony at St Laurence Catholic Church united Dertudy Ei cen, second daughter of Mire, to Joseph Henry Moris-Fonten of Lachlan Street, officiated by Rev Father Reeve. Bride dressed in parchment satin with long train, veil held by orange blossom cornet. Bridesmaid Miss Thelma Hrad wore marina blue satin. Best man Mr Frank Watson. Reception in Parish Hall for about 80 guests. The couple will honeymoon in Celeum.
The death occurred at Forbes on Wednesday morning of Mrs Daniel McMatos aged 22. She was the daughter of Mrs Parson of Pombona Mulgandry Forbes and left behind a husband and young family. The body was brought to Forbes for interment with the funeral at St John’s Church of England and local cemetery. Archdeacon Haviland assisted by Rev Harrie of Trundle officiated at the graveside. burial arrangements were by A G Jones.
Forbes markets record firm cattle prices with 321 fat cattle 106 store cattle and 2500 sheep yarded plus strong demand from Sydney Melbourne and regional buyers. Horses sold well with draught and saddle horses fetching strong prices. Quotes include steers to 12 2s and cows to 22 10s 6d varied by yard.
An elderly Forbes resident Mrs M Crowe celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday. Community notices report visits, hospital stays, a post office interruption due to illness, and numerous social engagements. A wedding reception and dances filled the week with guests from Sydney and Bathurst, while staff changes and local errands marked daily life in Forbes.
The Forbes Lawn Tennis Club lays out Sunday's finale for unfinished week end events at the town courts. Mixed doubles handicap features Packham with Mrs McGregor facing Buttriss with Mrs Bottilan, Hawke with Misa Perkina, Pepper with Mrs Ward, Hawke with Mrs Roberts versus Ford with Mrs Towns end, Hawke with Mr Parslow against Gannon with Ming Cannon, Ruge with Mise E Read versus Cannon and Mine T hod. Men's doubles handicap semi finals list Hawke and Pooks, Cannon and Walker, Matuachka and McDonalds, Delaney with partner. Remaining matches to be arranged by 12 noon.
An ad claims households can save by making a homemade cough and influenza remedy with HEENZO. It asserts the product makes a superior ready mixed cough medicine, claiming over a million citizens use it annually and inviting readers to enter now through a chemist or store.
Quarterly service by the Young People's Reachlet Linden addresses by young men A bright and helpful service. Country Wirtinya Peasant Sunday afternoon special order of service All welcome.
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