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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
1
Forbes Municipality discusses grazing in North Circle Park amid public health concerns and park funding. Aldermen clash over open grazing versus rent and ratepayer access while reviewing water, lighting, and road work finances and approving building plans.
A discussion clarified cost efficiency as it could be done cheaper than now. The works committee outlined lane improvements and decided the amount of money to be spent. Alderman Muller seconded the resolution, which carried.
A Sydney advertising blurb by Waugh & Josephson promotes buying the best, arguing first cost is usually low and long term value high. It touts Alfa Laval Cream Separators, L-K-G Milking Machines, Crossley and Standard Oil engines, steam engines, ballers, and other special machinery, urging confidence in quality and reliability.
GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION notes rising interest in the Millions rule and urges district action. R Macansh, a Queensland squatter, recommends the Humberette 2 seater car from The Motor House Ltd Sydney, priced at £190, praising comfort after 1500 miles and noting reliability and fuel economy.
The company Standard Insurance Go of WZ Ltd reports coverage for fire including crops stacks hailstorm and accident including special farmer's policy live stock including foaling risks.
Grinsted's Laghlan Street Newsagency advertises a Great Times Fair with a wide toy assortment and personal use items. It pledges best values, wartime efficiency, and easy selection for customers visiting during the fair.
Fire accident live stock policies issued to cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and more. Personal accident sickness workmen's compensation and live stock insurance offered at lowest rates with homesteads wool sheds and all classes of risks insured. Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes.
The document lists capital paid up at 87,000 pounds, reserve fund at 220,250 pounds, and a balance carried forward of 19,383 pounds. These figures reflect the company’s equity and accumulated profits shaping its financial position.
An agricultural bulletin from the Department urges poultry keepers to cull unprofitable birds and aging layers to maintain profitability as feed prices rise. It notes that selective culling can improve industry health, while cautioning against destroying beneficial insects, and invites readers to obtain copies of the bulletin.
A revised edition of the Farmers Bulletin explains useful and harmful insects in agriculture. It discusses natural pest control with beneficial insects, birds, and predators, and stresses mechanical safeguards and careful protection of species that help crops while curbing damage from pests.
An English language advertisement touts Marie Sheep Dip Jelly as a hair growth enhancer and dandruff remover. It claims to thicken hair, soften and sheen it, and prevent shedding, with endorsements about suitability for convalescents and typhoid fever recovery. The piece lists a London street address for direct purchase and uses sensational claims.
SIP Coffee has drawn attention this winter for a distinctive flavor maintained by a deep lid and silver foil. It is marketed as a healthful, invigorating beverage rich in caffeine and taste. Buyers are urged to order a tin with groceries, or nominate their grocer for supply via D. Mitchell & Co. Ltd, 183 Clarence Street, Sydney.
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