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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
2
An ad style fragment promises a mysterious preparation that claims to erase wrinkles and blemishes. It emphasizes seductive charm and youthful appearance, using alluring but vague claims and enticing offers to obtain a sample and booklet.
Fragmentary OCR lists JOAN STIRLING and SOW The Local Agents at Templar Street Forbes with garbled follow up text. Core item appears to name a local agency and address in Forbes.
Commercial news notes a Brigg & Co Lai report for date 131 April detailing wool appraisal work and upcoming updates. Catalog dates are set around Nor 3 and May 1, with 25 600 forward fat stock described as testament to market demand and competition. Prices remained volatile and values fluctuated amid weak trade and weather effects.
From the Department of Agriculture notes minor shifts in feeding. pigs kept in pens for winter are suddenly allowed access to green fields in April and overeat. This prompts salt poisoning due to rapid intake, harming livestock as observed in Tennessee, USA.
The Minister for Lands may issue certificates of preferential right of selection to approved applicants under the Returned Soldiers Act. Eligible soldiers with specific qualifications may gain priority in selecting blocks. Applicants appear before a Departmental Board to prove fitness through experience, knowledge of the district, and other qualifications before a certificate is granted.
District farmers await rain as some have sown while others hold off. rain remains insufficient for seeding. Mr M Montgomery is reappointed municipal auditor. Lieut Merb Russ, twice abroad on active service, returns home. Liew Koks was wounded before the Dullecourt battle and later killed by a shell in France. Private Leslie Barnes, eldest son of Mrs Thomas Barnes, reported missing in action in October.
The SM Herald notes the opening of the For bee Stockinbingal railway line as a long delayed project, six years from the first pod at Stockin Miggal. The line from Stockibingal to Caraabu spans about fi miles, with construction by Public Works and later completion by Railway Commissioners. The new timetable began a tri weekly service, aiding closer settlement and national value, boosting pastoral industry and cross country transport since the 1902 drought.
An advertisement lists MISS D and PINK THE RELWABLE NURSERY offering various seeds, fruits, berries, and related nursery items. It mentions WHONE-Nursery at 209, Shop 219 as an agent for products.
An archival ad promotes the Albion Hotel in Forbes with Leaning Commercial and Paint as featured offerings. Proprietor Croft highlights the establishment as a premier home of the West with emphasis on every department.
An excerpt praising a tailoring house for its appearance and sour qualities. It extols experts, workmanship, and quality fabrics, claiming lasting supe riority and exceptional style. The passage emphasizes skilled tailors shaping attire to create refined, lasting impressions.
James Maguire advertises first class car hire with careful drivers. Cars available for journeys to Noblis, Ted Lor, Net Axwats, and Tay or Net Axwats with pickup opposite Alvin Motul near Court Street. Contact details unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmented advertisement lists several car hire firms and contact cues including MRD CORAM Lachtan-street and Lassons Cie with a phone reference 241. The OCR text is garbled but indicates transportation services offering day and night journeys and possibly funeral or undertaker connections.
Agents for ETY CO Wool Wheat and draghinery discuss farm supplies with SICOLSON MORROW and WOLSELEY venture. VTORIA INSURANT 0 Lad listed among items. Abstract listing of names and products found in sparse OCR fragment.
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