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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1937

Page

12

Grasshopper Control Plan Faces Board Opposition

At the Bobbo Pastures Protection Board monthly meeting the proposed poison bolt destruction scheme met broad opposition. Director Mack notes hopper eggs may be infertile, but if nests and breeding routes persist the plan would fail. A protest was formed to CNM and secretary amid concerns the levy renders the scheme impracticable.

Forbes PF. Board Bobbo Pastures Protection Board Dir Dugan Mack CNM Mgmland de Wraashopper

The Curious Meeting at Pontifex Club

Saul Murmer leaves his overbearing job to walk to Circular Quay and then to Captain Pontifex’s Winters Night Club. The two clash over power and class as Murmer invites inspection, while Pontifex guards his secrets and boasts his domain as Inspector Murmer questions a mutual friend and contemplates the club’s inner workings.

Saul Murmer Circular Quay Mir Pitt Street le Informathom Piastowstreet Artoman Pontifes Eidwart Amngunelnir Murmer Solomon Saul Munmer Séary Artur Bai Murer Polae Mr. Murmer Joe Bert Jones Murner Pontifex Pontifes Peat Vettat Club Faptain Ty Winn Australia Cap- Lin

Bank club detective uncovers Manning in Sydney

Captain Pontifex engages in a tense, opaque exchange with inspector Murmer at the Silom Club. Murmer presses about a Manning connection to Winnny Demmarie and a church influence figure, while the captain deflects, hinting at deeper intrigues and uncertain loyalties.

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