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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
1
Thousands suffer itching skin eczema and eruptions. Moone's Emerald Oil is advertised as penetrating antiseptic oil that reaches the cause of trouble, leaves pores open, and claims to relieve pain and itching in seven days or money back. Sold in Forbes by Koapton's Pharmacy.
The community supports a campaign led by a new bandmaster to raise funds for the Municipal Band. Local musicians have stepped forward, boosting efforts amid conversations on sustaining and expanding musical programs in town.
Mayor Byres urged shifting funds from the traditional Mayoral tree event to donations for Amos to support refreshments at night. He noted many children of needy families would get no gifts this year, calling it the right thing to do amid the council's first meeting at Town Hall. He pledged £3/3/ Trem for the mayoral allowances for the year.
Reports from Forbes Allen official Mr. T. Melly indicate no major damage to district wheat after recent heavy rain. Wheat quality remains fair to good with some bleaching in samples. If no further rain arrives, all wheat received before and after the shower should be deliverable, per Mr. Kelly.
At night Ald E H Byrnes was elected Mayor and Ald W J Green Deputy Mayor in the first meeting of the new Municipal Council. The session praised by members for community service while noting minor expenditures and allowances.
A political gathering in Temp lar Street praised Mr Thorby a senior minister and Lang Plains Labor candidate Mr T W Watson. Ald Hancock chaired as mayor absent. Speakers lauded Thorby as a leading Tas minister and urged greater support for state ministers work.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names, places, dates, and notes about responsibility for references to a Federal Election and addresses. It mentions Tarpaulin sheets value and repair costs, plus chaos of gar age and theft. The readable content is sparse and obfuscated, preserving minimal concrete facts.
The Younger Set describes fundraising efforts and social gatherings including dances and themed nights to support their Rest Room project. Mentions of committees, leadership changes, and a resignation highlight financial and social hurdles during a difficult period.
The Grenfell sub branch of the 7.8.5. 1.L.A. passed a motion urging the public to refrain from tendering for laaea or any tenure for forcibly forfeited soldiers blocks during periods of low mood. The motion criticizes eviction rumors and notes substantial damage and concerns over recent events.
At a Forbes Manifest Council meeting last night a vacancy for shift engineer on the power home star was filled. BK Bain of Sheri Street was deemed the most qualified candidate and well suited. He holds multiple engineering certificates, is married, and a returned soldier and will start next week.
Reports from the hospital indicate Colonel Brinsmead remains in critical condition following injuries described in a passenger incident. The scene involved an embankment and the circumstances of the crash are under investigation by local authorities.
Mr H VCG Thorby, UC P candidate for Cal, jumped from a platform at Cowratact Wednesday night after a man insulted him. He struck the interjector a heavy blow on the jaw and returned to the platform amid cheers. Thorby won a performing bearing during the remainder of his address.
The Arerhusian Workers' Lole appealed to the High Court after the Federal Arbitration Court reduced pastoral workers wages by 0 per cent. The 11 per cent cut would keep wages below the Graziere's Association original request. Mr Joel Evatt referred the matter to the Full Court. it would be dealt with next week or placed on the January sittings for February.
Meagher's offers a wide Xmas gift range with items from needles to anchors. Bacte Claus visits the toy department to take orders from children, while other departments advertise festive season specials.
Hawke Area hawke brothers present special utility gifts including hundreds of alippari items and boots and shoes. Sports goods are offered at almost cost price. Special attention is given to children's cricket sets.
A bold theft occurred near William Street Sydney shortly after nine on Thursday morning when bar dits robbed Postmaster Mr F Seckold and assistant Mr A Johnson of about £900 in notes and silver. The men, masked with handkerchiefs, forced the officials to surrender and rifled a bag containing £770 and another about £130. The robbery targeted money intended for pensions as the two officials stood near the Post Office.
Arthur Hughes promotes thrifty gifts for housewives including electric and petrol lighters maps linoleum and various useful articles advertised to Xman shoppers.
Money Saver Ltd advertises a unique Christmas offer at Hankin Street. The firm highlights a large range of gift stockings and promises a special return incentive, drawing attention during the holiday season.
During a Local Land Board sitting a witness described the flooded Lake Cowal block. He said the subject land is about seven chains from his present holding and three miles from Crow Alea, currently underwater with a boat expected in two years.
Tantons announces Xmas offers on hams and dressed poultry. Buy cooked ham cut to any weight. Order poultry early to ensure freshness and timely pickup.
On Christmas Eve a tree will stand at Forbes Town Hall for about 500 unemployed families. Tickets for gift distribution are available at Forbes Police Station. The Carcobalglo Meat Industries Employees' Federation branch organizes the drive with assistance from C Howe C Black and A J Guan. Father Christmas expected to deliver toys.
A modern mercery shop by Austen and Pratley promises to please men with shirts ties and more at reasonable prices. Women are urged to visit to find suitable selections for their partners in a bustling retail destination.
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