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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
7
STOP GETTING UP NIGHTS and tired mornings urge readers to treat kidney and bladder trouble. The ad describes symptoms like frequent urination, burning, swelling, and fatigue, linking them to kidney function. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are promoted to strengthen and regulate the kidneys and rid the body of wastes.
Quandialla Shire Councillors led by C Blayney with N Napier and Shire Engineer Bailey conducted an inspection tour. Gravelling progress on Blmb Road and planned work on Morangaret Road plus kerbing guttering funded by a government grant were discussed. Access to Quandialla railway station to be revisited with Railway Department support. Local residents and hospital updates follow with health and travel notes among council members and families.
A large, festive turnout filled Wirriny Hall on Tuesday for the Comforts Fund Ball with Porches and Caragabel well represented. The Mayoress of Forbes presented four debutantes, and the Lord Mayor praised the charming young ladies. Mrs. L. Davis sang, the hall crowd danced until 3 am, and the local committee thanked officials for attendance. Tennis and other events followed on sunny Sunday with strong participation. Mr J Dean narrowly escaped injury in a horse incident on Sunday.
In Bedgerabong rain faded with the southward wind, six polls registered though some areas had up to four points. Frosts, wool concerns, and shearing dominate farm notes as homes cut meals and plans for upcoming events unfold. The Monowonga Tennis Club announces a monster tournament for Sunday September 1 with players urged to contact Miss Elva Simmonds.
Bogan Gate triumphs 30 nil over Condobolin as Digger Mogul and Brother Carpenter shine in goal kicking. Peyton trophy first stage results list participants and scores, with notable returns including Mr Taylor resuming duties as postmaster and Mrs L J McKeowen visiting the city for a stay with her brother.
Ad copy touts Charmosan face powder as taking years from appearance by concealing age faults and sins in the skin. It claims skin becomes smooth and charming, making the wearer look younger, with all shades available and a bold distribute through chemists, drapers, and stores.
Fragmentary note describes boudoir jars and tubes sold everywhere by chemists and drapers, indicating broad retail availability. Ongoing distribution across shops implied, but lacking full details on products or dates.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd and W E Garnsey sold about 6600 sheep with 400 in store pens at Forbes on Tuesday August 15. Prime grown sheep improved while lambs dipped slightly. Metropolitan buyers attended and bought on behalf of vendors, with notable prices listed for many farmers and buyers across fat and store categories.
The Caragabal Hall hosted two profitable events on Friday and Saturday organized by the Hall and Red Cross fundraisers. Winners at the auctions included M. Gannon and three ladies, with proceeds aiding comfort fund. Local notables and entertainers supplied music, oysters, and prizes amid light rain that marginally affected crops.
Weather and farming notes report turf cloudiness and light rain Monday night aiding wheat crops though dry land suffers with stock feed, while social and sports events fill the week. Reports include tennis and card gatherings at the Low Cabin, kindnesses, births, visits, and ambulance class plans.
Reorganization of timetable in the rail system delayed court sittings. The Court of Petty Sessions will hold sessions on the Thursday after the second Monday and the Tuesday after the third Monday each month.
A sheep sale event details a special sale of bred ewes and mixed aged merino sheep. The sale is scheduled for Tuesday August 27 at the Kalading Whetr station with bidding from breeders and farmers. Details are partially obscured in the OCR text.
A historic piece extols planting fruit trees for beauty and family fruit supply. It covers ornamental value of loquat and blossoms, training fruit trees against walls for sun, lists recommended varieties for pear, peach, apple, fig, nectarine, orange, mandarin, plum, and stresses drainage and deep root fertilization as keys to healthy growth and drought resistance.
Ad copy promises efficient stationery service with a promise of payment. No clear event or person details.
An advertisement touts Lantigen non patent medicine as a quick immunising treatment for catarrh and related rheumatic conditions. It claims enhanced effect over ordinary vaccines and urges chemists to explain benefits, noting two to four bottles may be needed with prices around £1 1s.
Roses catalogued with prices 1/6 to 16/-, carriage extra. Free carriage offer promises value without quality sacrifice. Oldest nursery stock supplier invites selections by color or name from any list, with catalogue on request. Specify 3 Reds 2 Pinks 1 Yellow 1 White and Copper, at least 8 plants, extra at 8 for 10/-. Train prepaid to railway towns unless post requested.
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