Devaluation of Currency and Its Global Effects
War era price rises hit both primary and industrial goods and reduce money buying power. France devalues the franc to boost foreign trade, making francs worth less in other currencies. Australia sees cheaper French imports and pricier Australian exports, risking undercutting Britain and competition with the United States.
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France
Australia
Britain
United States
Pes
Ereas Hormjualy
Grants to Local Bodies in the Legislative Assembly
Discussion over whether a £1000 grant for streets and roads to Moree and sympathetic future grants apply to other municipalities. Cahill says grants are reviewed on merit after active council submissions, with continued consideration possible.
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Legislative Assembly
Country Party
Brusner
Mr. Cahli
Moree
Cahill
Referendum Debate Frames No Vote in Rents Referendum
Liberal speaker Mr McCaw visiting Parkes Forbes argues against centralizing rents and charges powers in Canberra. He cites state controls from 1918 to 1940s, warns of bureaucratic overreach, economic coercion, and potential wage controls if central powers extend.
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Forbes
M. Meow
Lane Cove
Parkes
Labour
Mr. McCaw
Canberr
Socialista
Onnbare
Liberal-Country
Commonwealth
Balla
Australia
Canberra
McCaw
Bobtlemedia
Land Miles
Metaw
Comtralista
Goda
Centenary of Education Window Displays Noted
In addition to the window displays for the Centenary of Education three other shops featured attractive showings. Junior Farmers Club showcased badges and club produce while John Meagher and Co displayed library furniture and books arranged by Malla Browning. Cole’s window held a high standard display of work from first to fifth year students including manual arts and chemical experiments.
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Forbes
John Meagher and Co. Pty. Ltd
Public Library
JL. L. Davis
Ubrary
Malla Browning
Wheat hay trial results at Cowra Experiment Farm
The Cowra Experiment Farm trials supervised by T Adams and Jas Wasem show early sowing yields led by Zealand 3 Ww 4 and Bunyi 2 with mixed results across varieties. Mid season tests topped by Bencubbin at 98.2 bushels per acre, with Celebration yielding 41.5 bushels and other varieties including Rapler Yalta Belmitar Gular Bumgulla and Yalta noted.
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Cowra
Jas Wasem
T. Adams
Agro
Cc Alien Brews
Zealand
Bordan
Bencubbin
Bereots Wonder
Rapler
Yalta
Belmitar
Ghurl
Charter
Bendee
Group XI Rugby League Inter Town Competition Starts
The Group XI football competition moves to two divisions with Forbes Parkes Dubbo Wellin Canowindra and Condobelin in Division A and B. Prizes of £18 and £25 await winners and runners up. Forbes draws Condobelin for the opening match at Forbes with notable coach J4K leading Condobelin.
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Searon
Forbes
Parkes
Dubbo
Wellinan
Canowindra
Condobelin
Chickedon
Condebelin
Condebalin
Syureyvret
J4k
Ghia Senaon
Successful Cattle Sale at New Zealand Store Yards
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency reports a successful store cattle sale at the AAA saleyards last Friday on the 2nd instant. About 400 head of Herford cattle were yarded with steady prices. Buyers came from MolA, Blayney, Bathurat, Manafield, Your Woodstock, Parres and surrounding districts. Prices ranged: bullocks 3 to 4 years £14 10s to £18 5s. steers 3 years £12 15s. cows and calves £15 to £19 14s. heifers £12 to £16. lambs £10 to £12 30 cows aged joined £11 16s. cows and calves £15 with good store stock but some variance in values.
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New Zealand
Mercantil
Limbled (Inc. i Efie
Forbes
Hertford
Mola
Blayney
Bathurat
Manafield
Your Woodstock
Parres
Sayrs
Unclear list of tested crop varieties over one year
A single year test reports partial results for several varieties. Mentioned are Waratah Rapier Koala Romdut Kioor du Javelin Dundes Charter and Bri eubbin with tower yield notes only.
Packed House for Blithe Spirit at Parkes
The Forbes M and D Society’s production of Blithe Spirit drew a packed crowd at the Protestant Mall venue in Parkes on Wednesday night. Reviews praised Coward’s witty dialogue and strong character acting, noting Maria Newton’s spirit portrayal and Philippa Swan’s Mrs. Rett Charles.
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Parkes
Forbes M. Amd D. Society
Amg
Meo
Wochman
Purges Fittery Club
PHOT
Mir. Woouman
Society
Champion-Post
Coward
Jom Dell
Conaoming
Elvira
Mare Newton
Vury
Maria Newton Waa
Philippa Swan
Rett Charles
Hopeleady
Madame Arcad
Miny Donmings
Elvira Pack
Smd
Arthur Prancks
Rosalean Moreison
Edith
Condomines
Marke Mable
De Mars Indian Rat Pills For Biliousness Relief
An advertisement touts De Mars Indian Rat Pills as a remedy for biliousness. It explains symptoms such as dizziness yellow skin coated tongue and suggest taking a dose before bed or regularly to keep the system in good order.
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De.Marse
Community theater curtain raises funds for Milas Doreen Brady
The final performance revealed the cast as an unconscious medium and the Mayoress presented bouquets. Parkes Holary Club organized the production to raise funds for an artificial arm for Milas Doreen Brady, expected to net well over a specified amount.
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Mra. L
Parkes Holary
Felea
Milas Doreen Brady
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Antreliin
Scenombe
Euch
Tobacco & Cigarettes
Loz
Martin
Pall Mall
John Meagher & Co. Pty. Ltd
Procera Bread
Hills’ Bakery
Templar Street
Church of England
Chifley-Ward-Evatt
FIVO
Ney
Noel Coward
Produced BY
Pat Reymond
Froc' Eli
Strand Theatre
Finn
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