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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
1
Advertisement fragment touts plum puddings in sealed tins and glass jars with price details 1/10 and 2/10. No clear event or date, but shows a retail offer style from a historical newspaper page segment.
A dubious ad claims Facial Youth cream offers instant action and skin refinement surpassing rivals. It asserts unique manufacturing methods and warns that ads alone won’t grow skin beauty, naming Kathleen Court Limited of Regent Street London as the firm behind the product.
Forbes Jockey Club meets to choose a new racecourse supervisor after fire destroyed the caretakers onstage. W H Fry plans and costs for a replacement cottage are discussed, with a loan needed beyond insurance. trustees oppose funding. Haystack issue on the course is reviewed and Nellson to be written to amend stock leasing. Barton acts as temporary supervisor. committee endorses old frog purchase and balles for condolence.
The Cowra Guardian reports the Cowra Show may clash with Forbes Temora and Murrumburrah Weetangera shows if the September 17 and 18 dates proceed. Cowra hopes to avoid clashes by aligning with Albury’s dates, with negotiations ongoing.
The Methodist Sunday School marked its anniversary with well attended services and a Monday public meeting. Rev R A Gibbons led the services and spoke to children, a bouquet was awarded, and prizes were given to scholars by Hon K A Gibbons. Staff reports noted increased teachers and scholars and overall progress across departments.
A Marist Brothers College event concluded with awards presented to top performers. Prizes recognized student achievement across academics and extracurriculars in a formal gathering attended by faculty and notable guests.
Children played under electric light at the Wombat and Oxford Street intersection when a brown snake intruded on the party. Mr H Foo, from a nearby shop doorstep, spotted the snake and, with a shovel, dispatched it to its graves.
The Forbes Board reviewed multiple applications affecting travelling stock and land use in the district. Objections were raised to converting parcel 13/10 Mulgan into a conditional purchase, and the Lands Department was asked to oppose several lease and reserve changes. The board also discussed a potential 26 acre lease for an orchard near Corridgery, awaiting final objection decisions.
The Stock Inspector told Forbes directors destruction of the gramshoppe plague has ceased as grasshoppers basing on wing. stock routes sound, water good, but pastures eaten. Reports say grasshoppers dying, with outbreaks limited to specific towns. fencing near completion and poisoning materials distributed until Nov 20. Authorities consider traction methods and levy powers but no action taken yet. One landholder commends the board for commonsense action under the Act.
Harbert Hodges of Bedgerabong first to lodge wheat at Forbes silo. Since opening last week 42 448 bushels received by manager Tom Kelly. Silo capacity 200 000 bushels. Daily receipts listed: 1902, 3617, 4280, 6198, 8222, 6173, 2484, 2041, 6660 bushels.
Goldsbrough Mort & Co sold a consignment of 1 March horn ewes at Homeboat yesterday to 18/7 average 16/11 per head, Ryan and Sona of Togo Wee Waa. Prime tamba opened slightly clearer, other cattle kept firm. The cattle market opened 10/ head lower with 3075 head yarded.
Tom on country racing clubs says he already acted and would be ready to do 0 ageli. If some re Vor is not granted in the sought direction some country clubs would be Tornad out of existence. The secretary noted the club meeting for January 2 had ALC approval and was printed for regulation. Botrice closes January 2 after the Wamboyne Picnic Race Club meeting.
The Forbes P F Board ordered one prosecution for the rabble destruction while adopting lenient attitudes due to busy harvesting season. Several reinspections were ordered across numerous localities including Forbes Walla Walla Lake Cowal and Parkes Road with access restrictions noted. An application to reserve land for a pig and poultry farm was opposed after inspection.
Mrs M E Phillipa organized a Christmas party for St Andrew’s Sunday School pupils and local poor children last Saturday afternoon at Presbyterian Sunday School Hall. The event featured entertainment by Father Christmas, afternoon tea, and small gifts for the children. About fi children attended and enjoyed the festivities.
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