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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
9
The London Times reviews The Sentimental Bloke as one of the most completely successful comedies. Cocktails in Sydney price changes noted with new rates for drinks and afternoon tea at various establishments.
A chaotic scene in Seymour Connecticut draws police attention as a hearse carries a liquor haul and a bizarre plan for communication with the dead. The report also notes Queensland racing inquiries sparking government debate on press access and a scientist Thomas Bason developing a device to contact spirits.
A five year old boy from Buuren Gong Station stepped on a brown snake and was bitten twice. He tied a cloth and then a boot lace to slow bleeding, used glass shards to cauterize, and walked to the Monteagle railway crossing. He reached hospital and is reported doing well. The incident highlights hazards and instruction in country schools.
A fragment advertises Colon Underwear as a remedy for torn waistbands and broken loops in men’s undergarments. It promotes purchasing at Austen and Pralley’s men’s wear shop to fix or replace defective underwear.
A compiled report lists student rankings across subjects in the Forbes District School Boys Primary Department. Proficiency results include top names such as Gordon Rob, Clive Gray, Hugh Stitt, Dudley Smith, and Allan Beans, with distinctions across Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, History, and Dictation.
The Wingham Chronicle discusses outsider concerns about reporting court proceedings and the duty to inform the public. It notes fear of familial impact and insists on equal treatment of those in poor circumstances, emphasizing a need for transparency and consistent advertisement.
Mr L Winter of Tahuaest led a party to the Bank of Commerce where a remarkable nugget weighing about 140s was recovered. The specimen measures roughly nine inches by two inches and about one and a half inches thick, found ten mattes from Bathurst near an old reef. Prospector excitement grew as they met more specimens and pressed on until ground security is arranged. rough value quoted around £000.
Reported discussion within Labor circles and with Federal Labor members over whether Prime Minister Hughes or the 225000 gift from Australians affected his eligibility to sit. Legal opinion suggests a constitutional clause may apply if an honorarium was received for services to the Commonwealth, but exact terms of the gift must be clarified before a decision.
Forbes Peacock and Sand Mille lead activities at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mr. tayward hosts at Gunatugblend from 9 to 7:40 p.m. Rev. L. delivers closing remarks, shaping a day of community gatherings and services led by local figures.
Wheat agents for the Farmers and Graziers Grain Insurance and Agency announce harvest reception points at Forbes Cardo Balie and Red Bend Stations with Turner and Keane of Forbes handling arrangements.
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