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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
7
A discussion on how candidates fit campaign travel under the Transport Act. Reports question rail versus air travel for events across regions, noting campaign directors and speakers planning routes and costs. Local officials weigh logistics amid travel constraints and budget considerations.
The juvenile ball at Bedgerabong on Tuesday was hailed as the year's greatest event. The evening featured a lively dance, with performances by teachers and local entertainers, a generous supper at midnight, and numerous couples waltzing and enjoying the program.
Fragmented advert text mentions selling possibly a vehicle pane plant or property and seeking to buy. It references advertising aims to attract new customers and to create confidence, with garbled phrases suggesting classic newspaper ad guidance. The source reads as a damaged notice or mis OCR of an old advertisement section.
The NW Government considers a bill requiring a certificate of title for new passenger vehicles and stricter dealer registration. The proposal seeks to curb car theft by restricting transfer of full vehicles or parts and to tighten controls on used parts trade.
A material charged at Candi, who succeeded only after threading a needle on the third attempt, was deemed too drunk to drive. The driver was fined £6 and suspended for 12 tenths of a term.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a rapid cure for varicose veins and related skin conditions. It claims relief in days, praises healing for eczema and skin irritation, and urges purchase at Koapion's Pharmacy with warnings about wasting money on ineffective products.
Bush fire on a small scale occurred on Saturday near Jemalong destroying lucerne field and a twin area of Jemalong growth. Two sticks of pressed hay and a hay shed were burned. The flames broke out for unknown reasons and water was not immediately available to control the blaze.
In Kedderabong on a Tuesday harvest is in full swing though floods in May and June damaged a large portion of crops. Many fields report reduced yields and lower acreage as farmers cope with the losses.
A Trundle party visited Mr. AMl Littles billiard parlor Wednesday night to clash with the Bogan Gate team. The local squad won four frames to three in a friendly contest. Wedding invitations and programs are advertised by Craft Printers.
Distinction to Quandialla in the Central West division for champion crops with 14 districts entered. Winners from Bolan Vale Bland, Cliford David Brown and Robert Eve, judged by E. Laylom, earned a £20 HAS trophy. Notes praise for soil, methods, and drought resilience, with a tractor replacing horses on the farm.
Eugowra hosts a lively cricket day with juniors losing to Strollers by seven runs while Eugowra 2nds chase the Traven Cup in a dramatic win by seven wickets. Burdett opened for 147, Eugowra tallies faltered to 61 and 125 chased in 65 minutes as Varley Thorncroft and Harvey contribute brisk strokes before collapse. Sunday sees Reedy Creek and Strollers returning for shield pursuits.
A Saturday night celebration for Miss FL Wright brought a large circle of visitors from Forbes, Gowri, Coolaverne and nearby areas. Attendees included Mr Ward and Mrs. Wrielt, with guests from Bank of New South Wales and local families, amid garden fete plans for a Chiewae event and euchre games.
Correction notes misspelled details in a wedding notice. It states the only daughter of Chiedike and Ples Owe of Uhetst Church Cromdeo Fnelumd desires to announce her marriage to Mr A Jolliffe. The ceremony was held in December with future reports pending.
Readable notes report the silo opening at Goolagong on a Monday with wheat entering the grain storage. It notes the region as a busy wheat belt with 7000 acres under crop this season, slightly less than last year.
Goolagong cricketers took the Reach Cup from Ganawindra in a thrilling match. Final scores show Goolagong 16 to 144 for Ganawindra. Strollera beat Eugowra Juniora by Li to BS, with next Sunday set for a juniors clash at the Eugowra Business Club.
Summary of a rural market week with excellent weather boosting harvests. Tan bags fill fields with 12 bags per acre common, grain 62 to 64 pounds per bushel. Monday saw over 6000 bags received, bulk trucks scarce, farmers stranded without bags. Some institutions holding wheat prefer not to pay for bags. merchants may take back unused bags at season end. Church fundraiser for New Year Eve at Central Hall expected to draw crowds. Rubber stamps offered by the Advocate Office.
Thursday H W Deani B A of St Andrews Theological Hall Sydney succeeds Mr Stewart to Bland Presbyterian Charge and is reorganising the Presbyterian Church work for Caraga Bal Quandialla and Dimbl centres.
Pianos for the Times or PALING S at 344 George Street Sydney advertises particulars and designates a local agent for inquiries. The terse notice directs readers to contact the listed address for more information.
The Convent concert drew a full house as Sisters and children performed in a lively program. Students and teachers presented songs, dances, recitations, and a comic farce, with notable scenes featuring acts like The Masquenaders and The Sailors Tarnpipe.
Rainy conditions slow activity but silos remain busy with harvest prep. The morning brought a steady min reading and 34 polota noted. Wheat pouring in, oilow busy, samples reported good. harvest delayed for a day or two due to continued cool and overcast skies.
Goolagong sheep event at Flemington featured Weilers from T Ryan on 13 10 and suckers from J Stack on 15 5.
A Forbes advertisement in Forbes notes a home hair dye remedy by Mrs. 4G. Dunit of Edinburgh. The mix uses Bay Rum glycerine oil compound and water to tint grey hair to black brown or light brown. Regular application promises non sticky shine and dandruff relief while making hair appear younger. Purchases are available at Keapton's Pharmacy Forbes.
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