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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

4

Sky Pilot Padre Lo Daniels Visits Parkes

Padre Lo Daniels of the Wilcinnia parish in Rivering Hay diocese visited Parkes this week. The short blue eyed Church of England priest perched on a De David land moth at the Parkes aerodrome while refuelling for a Sydney hop, spoke briefly with the Advocate and prepared for a flight over the Blue Mountains after favorable weather reports.

Padre Lo Daniels Wilcannia Rivering Hay Sydney Wilciinia Jilke Shell

New Spring and Summer Fashions Parade In Stores

The piece notes shopkeepers displaying new season models despite cold weather. Fashions favor sheer fabrics with no fixed color decree, allowing buyers to choose colors freely. Shoppers hope for warmth soon as they admire lighter spring garments and long for sunshine.

la Heard

War plane incident and fashion notes in period column

A misty page mix reports a small war plane mishap near Tvantow during troop movements with a second plane circling Parkes and a third piloted by Mr Robin. The column then shifts to Evening fashions detailing Paris silhouette trends, longer hems, knee emphasis, and fabrics like moire grosgrain and mousseline de soie with a plug for a tailor and show.

Chiret Society Rilsing Fund Witenutitia Bute Tihbhien Beurha Robin Lamph Paris

Diggers Support Xray Plant Fund At Grenfell Hospital

Obituary notes Jane Isa bel Martens widow of late Alfred Martens aged about 71 leaves five daughters and seven sons. Grenfell news covers Young Sheep Show results Walter Snever of Greefell excelled with five firsts four seconds and three championships. Local notes include Grenfell Literary Institute meeting election of officers and a £2 fund for an Xray plant at Grenfell Hospital. Fortunes of football juniors, visits from the Cowra All Blacks, school sports day and a planned knockout for 107 bullets are also mentioned along with oil-boring syndicate progress and local deaths.

Jane Isabel Martens Alfred Martens Merriman Grenfell Literary Institute Angel W. H. Simp Messia A Metculie J. Thompson T S&s. Willams Kips T. Berry Grenfell Hospitah Colin Butehart M Butehart Grenfell Sher Vf Offeer Arokee Hill Forbes Coenfell Mrthey Ryan All Blacks Miamaru Mrs. Walker Mra Sehutt Mra Maniell Mra. Walker Mesdaines Maniell Sehutt Moore, W Carpenter Grentell Fortes Bill Sweeney Cfo Post Office Chrenfell Koornwathy AJ. Carter Manly Arthur John McLaren Mylandra Sacred Heart Hospital McLaren Brown Grenfell Corps Balvation Army K Iw

Causes of Indoor Plant Failures and Care Tips

The piece explains common reasons palms and aspidistras fail, stressing reliable seed and plant firms, proper watering to avoid dry centers or constantly soggy roots, and avoiding hot rooms near fires. It advises wiping foliage, using agpidistras in draughty spots, and feeding with safe fertilizers like Fertales tablets for steady growth.

Lettuce and Salad Garden Guidance in Winter Advice

An old note details growing lettuce and salad vegetables with wool jersey aids and 150 growth tablets per box priced 2 shillings post free. It emphasizes home gardening, warm clothing for workers, and careful watering to ensure robust lettuce and beets for the winter kitchen.

Sweet scented Wallflowers for quick blooms

Two batches of wallflowers are available. Early Parla annuals can be sown now for fast returns, about eight to ten weeks to bloom. Mixed seed packets yield yellow and rich blooms, satisfying impatient gardeners.

Tel Bicom Elght

Lucerne and Ensilage Farmers Prepare for Winter

Influenza runs through the district with many confined to beds. Mrs. Dowd is recovering from a nasal attack, while Mr. Meinness suffers from a piehand illness. Clem Hogan left for Mudgee after an entertainments night with friends. Stock feeding rises as lucerne and ensilage pits become crucial on farms. August holidays close schools but Misses McLachlan, Meinness and Grant enjoy the district’s vacation. Narandera beats Red Creek in tennis and Emerahl Hi defeats Bugowra 22 to 2. Community inquiries touch Goolugone Common with Waikoola Shine Adamee fundraiser aiding the hall.

McLachlan Melnnes Grant Naridanderra Red Creek Emerahl

Struck Out Cases As Parties Fail To Appear At Forbes Court

Several cases were struck out when no party appeared at Forbes Court on Tuesday. Peter Mitchell against Thermas McMahon was dismissed for non appearance, as was Peter Mitchell v Arthur Girdham. Leslie Mark Tinman and Chas Taylor of Condobolia faced a similar outcome with no party present. The information alleged Taylor falsely presented a cheque purportedly drawn on the Condobolin Australian Bank of Commerce to obtain £5. A mix of unrelated recipe text and zoological notes followed in the same fragment.

Peter Mitchell Thermas McMahon Jun Forbes Court Arthur Girdham Leslie Mark Tinman Chas E. Taylor Condobolia Woa Taylor Condobolin Australian Bank of Commerce

Perennial Planting Clues From A Fragile Garden Note

A fragmentary guide discusses withered garden care focusing on planting wallflowers and perennials. It mentions timing for planting intervals and cautions about ornamental choices and growth outcomes. The note hints at seasonal readiness for crops and soil conditions amid ongoing garden work.

Gardening Tips for Climbing Beans and Cape Gooseberries

Brief notes on training two rows of beans on poles 3 feet apart and ripping tops when tall. Aster caterpillar control with arsenate if needed. Cabbages praised over cauliflowers for sturdier growth. Cape gooseberries easy to grow, plant in heavy soil, harvest for jam and pies. Plant in sunny rows 3 feet apart and pinch young plants to promote bushy growth.

Plate Lake South America

Trespass Notice at Cailey Station

Atrons found shooting or trespassing at Cailey Station on either riverbank will be prosecuted. All roads are closed.

Cailey Station

Tempting Dishes For Convalescents Influenza Recipes

A column lists simple home dishes for recovering patients with influenza. Chicken baked in milk uses a whole chicken browned then simmered in milk with cornflour. Sheep's brains on toast describes skinning brains, toasting bread, and a custard of eggs milk and butter folded in until thick and creamy.

Big Eaters Guests of the Zoo at Regent's Park

The London Zoological Society annual report shows the Regent's Park inhabitants consumed vast food varieties. Vegetables dominated with 1000 tons, while meat totaled 200 tons. items include hay 144 tons clover 126 potatoes 34 grain 10 and bananas 187000. The zoo spends £15000 yearly on its menu, with fish eaters among the costliest. other items include honey eggs milk and meal worms.

London Zoological Society Regent's Park

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