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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
1
Messrs Walker Bros of Gillen doon Dubbo spent over £15000 on fodder last drought. From pastures they cut 300 tons of ensilage this year plus hay. The Minister for Agriculture warns against stripping wheat crops too early risking immature moist grain and weevil infestation when bagged.
Government statistics show drought stress receding but stock numbers remain depressed. Cattle fall by about half a million, sheep down eight and a half thousand, pigs under a quarter of a million as pork prices attract deficits in a hot season. Galvanised iron roofs and Arabie Cool Roof products touted to cut heat, with books added to the School of Arts Library readings.
A home remedy directs purchasing HEENZO, adding to water with treacle and sugar, to create a cough and flu mixture. It claims easy preparation, no boiling, and cost savings with each batch, noting a price of 1/6.
A contemporary write up extols the Australia bar as spacious and modern, compares it favorably with Western rivals, notes automatic washing fountains ensuring cleanliness, and lauds the heat and quality of its liquors.
A local ad highlights complete garage stock with all journey accessories. It promises readiness for any trip and emphasizes versatile items for daytime and nighttime use.
The Oldest Established Livery Stables and Bus Proprietor Templar Street Forbes wishes to notify the public that he has substances and arrangements under consideration for ongoing operations.
Personal Accident Workmen's Compensation and other branches of Accident Insurance Accepted Terms on application.
After this date all persons found hunting shooting or otherwise trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law.
J Sullivan and Son announce they have purchased Mr G Gillard's carrying business in Forbes district. They will undertake all classes of carrying and forwarding work with strict personal attention to business to merit public patronage.
N. EB. Johnson late of the ALF will be the mechanical driver in charge of the hire car. Phone 30 and 76. The public is notified that the firm has purchased one of the famous Dodge Brothers cars and is prepared to undertake any trip day or night.
District Agents for Dalgety and Co Ltd in Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill list Liberal advances made on wool and stock. They invite inquiries and specify entrance to rooms through Mr P T Knapton's Pharmacy, formerly J Hevin's, with notice of location and eligibility.
Dave Dickson announces takeover of the hotel from Mr. Matt Lynch and seeks public support by offering only top quality liquors and a good table with excellent accommodations. He invites the public to give the new proprietor a trial.
Present indications are that this Christmas poultry will easily reach record prices. For some time past those have been exceedingly high. At Maitland on Saturday turkey gobblers brought from £3 to £4.
A woman on a English train dropped papers and a ring fell nearby. A man across the car counted the telegraph poem and, at the next station, told the stationmaster. He arranged a search and the ring was recovered and returned to the owner.
The new May Gibbs book Little Ragged Blossom features Smugglepot and CuddleToe with the gum nut babies. On sale at Mr E J Grinsted's shops Angus Robertson in Sydney, published by Grinsted.
The Rev John Roscoe reports Ugandan marriage customs in which the Sunyoro cow worship is tied to bridal oaths over milk. The Bunyoro king weds his half sister, and poorer men pool cows to secure a wife. Women wear cow skins and are very fat, often needing to rest after short steps.
John Dawson aged 22 was charged with stealing a purse and money from a tramcar passenger. The court heard he admitted the offence and sentenced him to 12 months in gaol. his criminal history included offences in England and Australia, totaling over 100 prior offences since 1854.
Mr Justice Rowlatt in the King's Bench Division rules bets placed by cheque are recoverable under the Gaming Act. The ruling could trigger wide claims, with bookmakers estimating losses in millions. The Official Receiver steps in for bankrupt estates and trustees move to recover winnings, threatening industry chaos unless limits apply.
The Dunlop Rubber Co reports two prominent American drivers Gaston Chevrolet and E. O'Donnell have died while racing at the Los Angeles speedway. Chevrolets recent triumph included this year’s Indianapolis 500, the world’s richest 500 mile race. O'Donnell also earned wide success. The high speeds of 90 to 110 mph risk deadly mishaps.
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