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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
9
Illustrated prospectus outlines climate and altitude benefits at Wolaro School Orange. It promotes preparation for university, professional and commercial careers. Names Campbell, Syd G, Sydney Stiles, and related authors.
The ad promotes Eau de Cologne and choice perfumes priced from 2/6 to 17/6 with small bills and decanters up to 30/-, plus Kodak Cameras from 14/0 to £8. It notes a dislike of brushes and manicure implements and marks that perfumery purchases predate a recent line, passing benefits to customers.
The Sopwith-Gina Faecroplane piloted by Captain Roy King arrives in Forbes after a Sydney to Forbes leg of about 650 miles. David Jones Limited tests air delivery of Christmas orders and delivers parcels to Forbes residents. Mr Shaw, advertising manager, presents photos to customers and mails orders by air.
Tample White formerly of A.LF. opens a repair shop in T. Twist's old Rankin Street premises and is appointed local agent for B. and B. Motors and Cycles. The business stocks accessories with Polre Guarantee and offers a range of footwear and fabrics for sale including dyes and Australian serge at special prices.
Cool December weather with under eighty degree averages gave way to heavy rain and gales on Wednesday and Thursday. Crops suffer, bowling club opens its new pavilion despite rain, Mayor Taylor opens ceremony with Ogilvie present. Young Men’s Club results announced. big New Year’s Eve concert planned. Railway service debate. motor train proposed Blayney to Grenfell. General Assembly Moderator J H Craig visits, unveils Presbyterian Honor Roll and new communion table. rabbit cases heard at Polka Court. James Heap sues Valentine Bailey over a dead horse, £5 verdict plus costs. Granfell Jockey Club annual meeting held, W J Newman re-elected patron.
Weather brings two inches of rain and widespread damage to hay and crops. Farmers face losses while wind and flood tests edges of fields. J F Kennedy crosses Coobang Creek with a load of wheat. Nook wins third prize in Nelungaloo wheat event before the rains. Wheat carting speeds up as siding fencing is completed and an accident damages Bourke’s wagon. North Gunning resident sails to Orange for retirement plans.
Shorland's Kola Nip tonic certified by eminent authorities is promoted alongside a sale for men's grey bar vards shirts. Offers inspectable sizes 14 to 18 inches at Austen and Pratley's store. Economy drives the message with a Western Meat Co. pitch urging best quality at the lowest price.
A severe wind last week devastated crops, with early reports predicting a total wheat loss. After review, officials expect about 60 percent of grain to be gathered though some acres are severely ruined and prices may rise. Farmers face a tough uphill period but relief may come with a lighter blow than feared.
Rainfall in the district averaged three and a half inches causing boggy ground delaying harvest and damaging crops while wind from the southeast knocked crops. Sheepowners gain from the rain as green seed promises a good summer. Burrangong Creek runs bank full and irrigation improves the flats. Patrick Goonan dies after surgery at Grenfell Hospital. A social dance marks the school holidays Thursday evening.
Sharland's Kola Nip can be procured at hotels and clubs as well as chemists and stores, indicating wide distribution.
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