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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
8
The wool market shows improved tones with higher top prices and revived exports. Authors note drought affecting New South Wales wool quality, a potential price rise if demand remains strong, and expectations of firmer prices amid smaller global clip and shifting debts. Catalogues promise sales of 6206 bales on August 24 and September 4.
An address to farmers outlines disease prevention in livestock care emphasizing sanitation during shearing and marking, clean knives and yards, and proper disposal of carcasses. It notes liver fluke controls, hydatid risks, and the dangers of poisonous plants, urging burial or proper disposal to curb germ spread and mortality.
Mr. Robert Parkes of Ponto reports an extraordinary incident while driving nine horses. One horse’s tongue protruded through a small ring in the winkers, later found severed halfway and stretched. a veterinarian could not save the tongue and attempted a fatal paralysis to end the animal’s suffering.
A fragmentary line notes a horse on green wheat with the animal described as trained and drinking well, reflecting a piece of a broader show or agricultural report. The garbled OCR suggests a dialogue or caption about costume or performance notes and animal handling.
A Dubbo meeting of the U C Mer division heard Mr George Wilson suggest naming the proposed Bow Western state by inviting public submissions and having editors vote on the best name. No action was taken, with the group delaying any decision as premature.
An 19th century remedy advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a first aid for coughs colds and influenza claiming quick relief and restoring health through peppermint tincture and simple ingredients. It promotes household use and emphasizes availability locally.
A. B. Cape owner of Koora Min station at Mantongle sustained severe injuries when his car crashed into a tree after a tyre blew out. He was alone in the vehicle and badly injured with facial injuries and a torn eyebrow. A passing driver witnessed the extent of the crash.
Mr HE O Elliott MLA reports a reply from Mrs Hawkins the Minister in charge about charitable bodies distributing clothing. Government appreciates charity work but warns against imposition and overlap, police may handle it in some centres. Chairman J J Col Mogwood notes a local paper paragraph and the aldermen’s investigation, and the matter drops.
A writer in Every Man reflects on the Prince of Wales entering his fortieth year of fortune. He recalls his Oxford days, his wartime departure, Kitchener’s opposition, and the Prince’s defiant reply about the risk to be killed or captured, summarizing a moment of royal resolve.
Strong local and expert demand for sheepskins at Sydney sales pushed prices higher than July. Full-wool merinos sold 10d to 12d per lb, ordinary crossbreds up to 10%d, lambs 4d to 10, and pelts merino and crossbred 2d to 2d. Rabbit skins offered at 100 tons with prices firm at close. Hide values remained firm with calfskin and yearlings showing recent figures.
Over 114 million mutton lamb and beef consumers in the metropolitan area eat meat at Homebush auctions in Sydney. Export demand aids prices as wholesale and retail butchers compete. Stock features include carcase skin and hides with full value. Winchcombe Carson Ltd ships stock to Sydney with skilled salesmen at Winchcombe House Bridge Street Sydney.
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