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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
6
A national meat price dispute prompted a producer consumer inquiry at a Saturday meeting of a meat association. Speakers alleged producers received far less than consumers paid, noting price fixes and wage impacts. The discussion touched on government policy, market control, and potential actions to pressure price adjustments.
A Monday in Tawmunts advertises a Travel Without Trouble tour priced at 22 pounds for travel, hotel, and special sights. Includes a 7,000 ton voyage to Zealandia and visa framing, with Sydney departures and direct booking via Habert.
A new droving fee schedule was approved by the Forbes local Stock and Station Agents association. Rates vary by cattle numbers from 13/5 per day up to 45/- for three drovers, with higher tiers and two and three man teams set for larger herds, and final adjustments to be discussed in a conference.
A fragmented 1920s style recipe page lists Australian fruit pudding and Eve’s pudding as featured dishes. It includes measurements, ingredients like currants suitanas raisins and mixed spice, plus steps about mixing drying ingredients with dripping and steaming in a buttered mould. It also references a pineapple souffle and aFurniture varnish tip, ending with a note about a free cookery book offer from Cadbury.
The Bogan Gate Water Board favors extending a permanent water supply for stock and town needs. A proposal to build a new tank and main feeder was discussed, with emphasis on ensuring the Beecroft survey and channel improvements allow access to water while protecting stock and local cattle.
The Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co Ltd reports assets near 225 million with claims paid about 113 million across fire marine and accident lines. Local agents and stock details referenced, including crop and fencing assets though damaged copy obscures specifics.
Nee Kennard Laon and Lan Berant are identified in a fragmentary notice about leaving a film development and printing job or equipment. The readable items suggest an advertisement or catalog-like line referencing individuals and services without complete context.
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