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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
6
The article urges proper breast and teeth care during pregnancy and warns against methylated spirits. It covers warm light clothing and posture, cautions on corsets and garters, and stresses comfortable dressing to avoid abdominal pressure and vein issues.
Grace Donnelly acting for the Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees Federation alleges McFarland's music firm failed to pay the minimum award wage of £4 13s 6d for 22 weeks, seeking about £61 10s 6d. Donnelly, a former Forbes shop assistant, said duties included reporting, bookkeeping, stock orders, and window dressing. she was paid off May 23 after starting January 1 last year. Claude Hamilton McFarland, managing director, testified about prior pay rates.
A three day Golf Ball event featured a vibrant Summer Garden theme with Japanese timber lights and peach blossom arrangements. Mesdames J. Girdham and Horsley organized decorations including large parasols and lattice pots, while the Ambassadors' Dance Band provided music for a festive, well attended function.
Freseurchers on Burrawang South Station Yarrabundal face prosecution. A £100 reward is offered for conceal removal of Steck and £50 for any providing evidence of unlawful damage to property. D W Wardes Manager.
Testimony described a 10 percent sales rate and a weekly 2 pound payment offered to a woman by McParland while Miss Donnelly managed a shop in the absence of a district manager. The case adjourned to August 20 as witnesses outlined stock control duties and workplace authority.
Local shop on Kacplan Street advertises a full range of infant needs including cotton, wool, powder, soap, and creams.
A Northern Territory cattle station obituary marks the death at 91 of a former gang member who boasted lifting 53 000 head in ten years. The Ragged Thirteen, infamous for raids from Clermont to Kimberley, once ran a pub near Anthony’s Lagoon and evaded police before dispersing. the survivor spent his final decades on an outstation after a leg injury from a spear attack.
Condobolin hosts events August 13 and 14 followed by Bogan Gate on August 21. Parked prepares August 27 and 28 with Forbes events on September dates. Cudal marks October 1 and 2, Manildaba in October and 9, Bathurst spans April 30 to May 2, Orange events May 7 to 9.
A brief discussion on hankie etiquette for well dressed women emphasizing small size delicate snow white wisps with lace or embroidery. Suggests colored options for those who launder at home or send items out, noting they should not be boiled and should retain their neat appearance. An accompanying illustration hints at dainty designs obtainable in major stores.
August 11 fixtures at Peak Hill Forbes Bogen Gate Trundle and Parkes. Matches set August 26 with Forbes Trundle Peak Hill Parkes Condobolin Bogan Gate across five venues.
An archival notice credits the Advocate and Crett Printers for wedding invitations and dance programs. The fragment notes their role in producing printed materials for nuptial events.
An American Institute of Electrical Engineers dinner in New York featured a film and lecture on photo electric and glow discharge devices with vacuum tubes. Demonstrations included traffic control fire detection automatic sorting and color based material classification. A live fire test showed a photo electric smoke detector triggering CO2 release to extinguish flames.
A compact note highlights steady availability of top liquor brands and faithful labeling across outlets. Emphasizes consistent stock and adherence to brand standards.
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