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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
4
The Forbes Land Court considered a transfer of The Hermitage at Redgerabong to Miss Alice Rawlins. Arthur J. Thomas held a purchase option. witnesses described fencing, rabbits, floods, and required improvements. Stakeholders included M. Rawlins, W. Howard, J. Stewart, and powers of attorney held for a crippled sister.
The hearing centered on Merrivale and The Hermitage near Bedgerabong where farmer Arthur Loyd Thomas leases, irrigates, and breeds cattle. He held an option to purchase at £9 per acre present title, with a plan to waive if sold to returned soldiers, and faced objections over public use and residency. The board recommended refusing the transfer noting it did not serve best settlement terms.
The December theory examination results show several students achieving passes and honors. Notably Miss Erin Foo 82 honors, Miss Olga Hannaford 64 pass, Miss Eva Strickland 10 honors, Miss Kathleen Barbe 77 pass, Miss Marjorie Strickland 74 pass, and Miss Tilaneh Styles 87. The text also lists multiple other names with varying scores and remarks, reflecting the full class outcomes.
A historical excerpt describes DIY cough and influenza remedies, instructing readers to prepare a potion using winegar and herbs. It warns against certain ingredients and notes the mixture could be given to children without fear of harm, while referencing Hean's Tonite Nerve Note for people run down.
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