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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
4
An advertisement describes a patented tablet pain powder called Tower Pink Pain Powders claiming quicker relief without affecting the heart. It credits Frank Smith, a pharmaceutical chemist, and lists D J Fowln and P T Knapton as chemists selling the product in original boxes with options priced at 1/ and 2/6, offering free postage if unavailable locally.
The notice notes that under the heading Every Ailment, both sexes are treated for interval and external conditions. It claims specialist success in longstanding complaints and emphasizes a specialty focus. The wording references a Kentucky location with a promotional or descriptive health claim.
Reading from Sunday play, Forbes captain J Laker led Forbes against the Whale side with Athol Gegwin and Gaggin contributing notable batting and several wickets. OMalley and Green bowling pressured, with Thomas and Baker among top scorers for Forbes, while Garvin and Kruger anchored Whale's bowling. The match featured aggressive batting, pivotal overs, and fluctuating momentum with numerous wickets and a tightly contested tally.
Fragmentary notes recount a May tournament with mentions of Milly Bakery, Jack Thomas, and a noted glaze on a craft bet. The text references a group of players, a newcomer named Thomas, and the hopeful outcome of a match. Names and details are garbled but imply a local contest with a prominent participant.
A period piece brief notes a large pool of life and probate policies amounting to 46 million pounds. It mentions individuals tied to the matter, including ChikasTon Sant B and Dimistek Ament Forbes, implying a society funds context and beneficiary considerations.
Amid a crowded council session, the mayoral term and budget discussions dominated. Officials reported a £75 base with a £20 advance for annual costs, while resignations and procedural changes signaled shifting leadership. Citizens observed ongoing debate over exhibits, weather impacts, and upcoming ceremonies as the council grapples with governance.
The item lists a Sydney death near Beoulin and Granville, detailing survivors and ages, plus local notices of a hospital inmate, a teacher’s leave with pupils, and civic appointments. It also mentions a recent royal or army update and a vigilante comment on Australian memory, with various community names and places.
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