Wyangla Dam debated at Western lands water plan meeting
Forbes Chamber of Commerce president G D Bansatt presented a plan at the Associated Chambers of Commerce conference in Sydney. A water conservation and irrigation scheme for the Lachlan River and Wyangla project is urged, to irrigate the Lachlan Valley and boost production fourfold with hydro electric prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Bansatt
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Sydney
S.M. Herald
Hassett
Australia
Harrinjuck
Lachian
G. D. Bassetti
Forbts Chamber of Commerce
Larlan
Wyangla
Bassett
Fvrrinjuck
Lachlan
Dry weather seen less dire for Forbes district
The state faces continued dry conditions but readers are urged not to panic. Forbes district shows only two inches of rain so far this year, yet authorities note no immediate grass or water famine. Past droughts in 1901-02 and 1918-19 lasted eight months, while 1922 has four months of drought with potential continued rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Public notice warns against trespass at The Grove property
The notice from L. J. McLean states that any person removing firewood shooting ducks or trespassing on The Grove property will be prosecuted and that all previous permissions are withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. McLean
New Criminal Type Emerges With Prohibition
The New York Times reports a new criminal, the drug booster, thriving in broadway restaurants and dance halls by arranging midnight parties with temptations of bootleg whisky. Narcotics officers note over 2900 arrests in a year and many addicts confessing drug use after sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York “Times
Broadway
Italy
Simon
The Magic 3 for Women Pain Relief
A Sydney chemist, Frank Smith of Newtown, has secured government protection for a powder named Tower Brand Pink Pain Powders. Marketed for headaches neuralgia influenza rheumatism backache sleeplessness and general pain, it is sold at 1 shilling per box or 2 shillings 6 pence for triple quantity post free if not obtained locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
King Street
Newtown
Sydney
Tower
Look Young Again and End Grey Hair in One Day
An advertisement touts Mrs Reaver's extract to restore natural hair color within 34 hours, claiming rapid reversal of grey hair with a 5/6 price plus 9d postage. It also promotes Dermax to remove freckles and tan after night applications, priced at 5/9 with 4d postage, via agent Y. T. Knapton in Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall Mention
Y. T. Knapton
Forbes
Various Household Remedies for Hair Dandruff Pests and Corns
An advertisement promotes SENALA to remove head parasites and dandruff for 2s, BUGNET for roaches at 2s 6d, and SWAMP bush remedy for corns and warts at 1s 6d. Sold locally by chemists and stores.
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Queensland
Fire at Wakefield residence sparks coroner inquiry
The coroner resumed the inquiry into the North Hill fire that destroyed Mr Wm Wakefield's home on January 16. Witnesses described the blaze onset from the back area, questioned Wakefield about insurance, and noted the building was insured with the North British Fire Insurance Company.
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W. T. Gilchrist
Wm. Wakefield
North Hill
Tt. Mellon
Wakefield
D. J. Moloney
North British Fire Insurance
Behal
H. Gerard
M'Gannon
Lachlan St
Dowling St
Weouth
Farrand Street
hUme
Gowithees
George Dunn
Wm. F. Twogood
Forbes Fire Briggade
Emaller
H. H. Rath
Albert Wakefield
Calarie
Goztard
Hs Brother
Allebt
Condobolin
Albert
H. H. Ruth
T. H. Turner
North British Insurance Co
Gorzard
Gosgard
Knox Hill
Barcenong
Meillon
Dunn
Moloney
Henson
Benson
Singer
Jack's Prep removes grease and marks from surfaces
The advertisement touts Jack's Prep as a universal cleaner that lifts grease from railway carriages and dull finishes. It claims doors linoleum carpets and metal surfaces become clean without damaging paint or polish and promises restoration of waxed lines in a single application.
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N.S.W. Rathwiva
Jack
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Wyangla Dam
Sabes
Foster Feslir Carr
Guster
NEW Tealand Loan & Mercantile Agency
Jamine
Bridge ST
Albury
Dubbo
Scone
Lavette Co
Melbourne
Mamufasoring Co
Sidney
Government Savings Bank OF
New South Wales
Martin Place
HD. Ma
J. H. Davies
Savings Bank
Lachlan Street
U.S.A
THE
MAGIC
This Office
Parry
Forbes Wine Depot
Rankin Street
Nner
John Craven
Burleigh
Aunt Mary
Aunt Marys
Ophir” Tea
John Barlow, Ltd
Cleveland ST
Redfern
Perdriau
Macintosh
Perdriau Rubber CO. Ltd
Resch’s
Pilsener
Resch’s Ales, Lagers, & Stout
M.L
Sydney T. Doyle, Forbes
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