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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
5
After this date all persons found trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without respect to persona. People for sea or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost vigor of the law. Walter H. R. Stitt.
A humorous critique of a town’s dog-friendly park initiative near the rail station. The piece lampoons civic modesty while praising grassy areas for stray dogs, citing named dogs like Wool-Wool and Pathos as the town’s canine characters. It contrasts humane care with quirky animal anecdotes and local authorities’ evolving approach to euthanasia.
After strong praise for recent flower displays by local growers, interest grows in launching the Forbes Horticultural Society. Enthusiastic segments of the community see a pioneering, nature-inspired venture with broad support from horticultural circles and residents.
Local catalog promotes all office stationery including illheads tepheads and envelopes under the Advocate TM brand, detailing a wide range of products for business and home use.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Ug Ltd with WR Garnsey Senr Ltd Forbes report a sale yarding 400 sheep for 49 vendors. Ewes and wethers held firm. fat lambs eased. Crossbred lambs in demand, prices up 1 to 16. Notable prices include J Blackwood 24/2 and Hodge 23/7. several others cited with prices and stock categories.
The New South Wales Temperance Alliance led by Francis Wilson conducted an extensive campaign in Forbes with open air meetings at Templar Street and services in local churches. He urged restoration of the expunged 1907 Local Option poll act, arguing Cabinet action could end suspension without Parliament, and cited U.S. repeal and local dry movements as context for Australian voters.
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