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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
4
The Department of Agriculture endorses a poisoning method to prevent suckers by frilling trees and applying Elliott's Arsenite of Soda in the sap’s downward phase. The procedure claims quick, inexpensive results with most trees dying in days and roots suppressed, preventing spring suckers.
The Parkes People’s Institute billiard tournament concluded with RR. T. Brown losing to I. Fell 260 up by 76 points for the trophy from the president. Community notes include hospital stays, a wedding at St Barnabas West Wyong, and council plans to spend £5000 on Cooke Park expansion.
The Chime reports on a countrys association of radio broadcasters receiving press messages by wireless rather than telegraph and post After a two year battle a letter from the Postmaster General dated July 27 outlines conditions for transmission of country press news by wireless communication and asks for a visit to discuss the matter with officials.
A historical pamphlet-like ad touts a concentrated cough mixture claiming strong relief for colds croup influenza and bronchitis. It extols a high potency formula costing about one shilling per bottle and markets it as safe and effective across Australian households.
The advertisement claims Doan's Ointment cures stubborn skin irritations including piles and eczema. It cites Mrs Le Brook of South Porves now living in Parkes and Mr Le Brook’s leg trouble as evidence. The product priced at 2 shillings per three pennies is sold by Foster-Mercllean Co., 15 Hamilton Street, Sydney.
Frank Pearl, a noted Parkes horse buyer, presents Stikes Warwick Farm on Iseburn day as nominations close soon. Parkes Hockey Club entries for the £500 double include the Town Mate and Parkes Cup with extended closing, while apprentice Tall Heaton scores his first riding win on Dr Boazian’s Gold Thread in the handicap.
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