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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
10
Visiting Optician Mr D J Bond will visit Forbes on Thursday September 17. Appointments can be made at Knapton's Pharmacy with consulting rooms at Vandenberg Hotel.
A twenty pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing stock at Wandary. The notice mentions marked two swallow tails on the back of the ear, with cattle brand details for Spygiaa Walter H. R. Stitt.
European and American aviation interests push toward a transatlantic air service. The British Air Ministry ordered two four engine de Havilland aircraft for experimental tests to aid a regular service. Pan American Airways and Imperial Airways reportedly plan test crossings in 1938, with weekly flights. Greenland authorities reportedly grant route permission via Greenw ood.
A prophecy by England's Walter Winn claims September 17 marks a global cataclysm tied to pyramid interpretations. He cites 64 years of study and a past forecast that supposedly matched the 1918 armistice to the minute, urging readers to expect dramatic events in the coming months.
An agreement in Washington outlines Pan American Airways and German operators sharing trans Atlantic routes with a Gikornky R42 aircraft. France and the United States commit to Atlantic air service cooperation. Laurs M. de la Grange is noted as a French air official and Hull is cited as U.S. Secretary of State in the discussion.
The Overpool London Insurance Co Ltd reports tire marine and accident cover with assets exceeding £95,000,000 and claims paid surpassing £120,000,000. Local agent Moore Brooke A Co handles crops fencing livestock and risks, with coverage for all farm risks.
Richard Barton, tending 2800 sheep, faced Forbes Police Court for failing to meet the six miles per day travel requirement. Witnesses described poor weather, bad roads, worn and weak sheep, and logistical delays as contributing factors to the inadequate journeys. The defense argued the animals were in poor condition and that circumstances justified the shorter daily distances.
At Forbes Point Hospital district meeting, board members reviewed June patient totals and July admissions. The finance showed receipts from Cove subsidy and a collection box, with staff wage adjustments noted and vacancies to be advertised. Government Architect Parkes visited June 20 and tenders for the living block will follow. local donations and a hospital ladies auxiliary ball decorations budget were discussed.
Fragmentary misreporting attributed to Mr Elliote traces a misquoted claim about preferred handling of emergency relief workers and shifting them to full time work. The garbled text references timing and approvals but lacks clear details or context.
The School of Arts recently received many reconditioned books from various sources and placed them on shelves during the month. Titles include Pharree Head, The Tig Fella, The Trail Hehe, The Power of the Dag, To the Last Man, Here is a Request, Mr Mia fortune, and more by authors such as Sidney Merion, Ruby M. Ayres, Zane Grey, and E. B. Mulford. A further supply of new arrivals will be added tomorrow as the committee hopes to add new books each month.
Auditor details 2600 sheep inspected for Barton at Forbes sale on July 10. Many in poor condition, with old wethers and weak mouthed rams. Travel distances judged unsafe. best sheep could cover limited miles daily, many unfit for road transport. Witnesses Meillon and Palmer testified to conditions and risks. 1268 selected for sale, others rejected.
The court ruled a drover must travel a minimum distance daily unless flood or rain prevents. Melilon argued the sheep on the road was not an unavoidable cause and should be paddocked or dealt with otherwise. Ryan expressed similar views and found the charge proved, granting three weeks to pay fines totaling £4 1.
Notice states any person fishing shooting or trespassing on Bogabigal property will be prosecuted without regard to performance concerns and is issued by the manager as a formal warning.
H A Barraclough Ltd, opticians and optometrists, located at 343 George Street Sydney, announces next visit to Torres on Monday September 7 from morning to 4 pm at the Vandenberg Hotel. Represented by Mr Pad Newall Flo.
Notice states after a certain date any person trespassing on Wandary Holding premises will be prosecuted. It warns against removing boron or other stock without authority and vows action to the fullest extent of the law.
J N Paterson discusses nervous distemper in dogs, noting causes linked to impure blood flow and nerve degeneration. Advice covers early treatment focus on diverting blood, internal remedies, surface irritants, moderate exercise, dental checks, feeding, fresh air, eye care, and when debility returns, nutritious food and stimulants. Also mentions possible paralysis, spinal issues, prognosis, and chronic chorea following distemper.
Wool receipts below last season despite signs of demand in Bradford and Wellington. North Western Plains unseasonal conditions limit supply, transport hindrances to rail, and high Japanese bidding lift prices. Upcoming sales in August and September expect large bale totals, with a heavy Canterbury and Australian presence.
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