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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1928
Page
5
Canberra report explains that Australia faces constitutional limits on federal drug law due to states retaining powers. Minister Pratten states the Commonwealth cannot act without unanimous state transfer of powers, making uniform penalties unlikely unless all states consent.
The Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers League met last night to plan an Anzac night dinner for civilians and returned soldiers. Tickets cost 10 shillings, with a first class orchestra arranged. No daytime demonstrations will occur due to the hospital opening, and district diggers will aid in farming operations.
A local store advertises a major sale offering clothing at half price and a new range of salt patterns. Shoppers are urged to visit soon to take advantage of the discounts and latest patterns.
Experiments in Bathurst and Hawkenbury tested dipping three crossbred lambs in an arsenical powder dip and leaving three undipped as controls. Lambs about ten weeks old were dipped for forty to forty five seconds with no adverse effect on growth. wool appeared brighter and skin remained healthy.
Recipes for tomato based preserves and sauces with steps for green tomato mincemeat, tomato jam, pickled tomatoes, and tomato juice preparations. Includes chopping, cooking times, water bathing, and sterilization tips for home canning and shelf stability. Provides ingredient lists and cautions on preventing burning and ensuring proper seal.
Tonight Florence Vidtor stars in The World at her Feet with Arnold Kent Margaret Quimby and David Torrence supported by a lineup including The Last Days of Pompeii and Monte Blue in The Black Diamond Express. Also Billy Sullivan in Speedy Smith plus The Cat and the Canary and The High School Hero among weekend showings with matinee at 2 40 p m featuring The High School Hero Fire Fighters and The Grand Canyon.
The notices announce Douglas G Walker solicitor purchasing the long running legal practice from the late John Robinson in Forbes and continuing it at Temp lar Street. Miss G Hayes, a ladies hairdresser, relocates to Templar Street offering a Marcel Wave ticket with every haircut.
Firewood for sale in any length guaranteed sound delivered to all parts of town. Also motor lorry available for hire for picnic parties and country dances. Apply Crocker and Morris phone 339 South Forbes.
The Workers' Industrial Union rejects Barrier Industrial Council's call to resume talks with mining companies and push for current conditions through year end. Delegates vote to pursue claims from the original log in further negotiations.
Tenders invited for catering dinner on Anzac Night. Menu may be inspected and particulars obtained at the Secretary's office. Tenders close 2pm on the 20th inst at Secretary's office. T. G. Flynn is Hon. Sec. R.8.8-L1.
Classified notice offers a hairdresser and tobacconist business in West Wyalong with well fitted saloons and strong takings from £10 10s to £41 10s. Walk in walk out price £200. One man position available. Contact W Swainston.
Entry invitations issued for the Weaver Cup tennis event with a 10 shilling entry fee. Entries close on Saturday April 28. Acting Secretary K English provides contact via P O Box 16 Forbes Lawn Tennis Alan.
J Co Keane sells at residence the full farming setup from F W Wymer including 12 draught horses and a complete outfit of implements. Items listed range from waggon and engines to ploughs harrows drills and chaff cutters with harnesses tools and household effects. All is in tip-top order and brought to town for convenience of sale. Everything offered for absolute sale.
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