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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
8
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H A Barraclough Pty Ltd optometrists and opticians announce a next visit at Porbes Quaritey Vu danvey trom wom to eight peep out Le Vuus denberg Hotel. The firm has visited this town for over thirty years. Represented by Mr F R J Gregg FLO.
Debate rages over government cost-cutting and unemployment relief as opposition parties challenge ministers. The scene centers on budget talks, expected reforms, and calls for assurances to curb wartime spending while addressing postwar employment.
The British government becomes the world’s leading wool trader with Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom driving exports. Crossbred wools surge in price and supply while postwar demand shifts boost use of crossbreds for uniforms. Australia’s stock and ship transport pose challenges, yet high turnover is anticipated.
The Shire Council met to consider land, road, and bridge works including a proposed widening near Monta Moor and a road from Forbes to Wane Boyne. The Lands Department and Transport Ministry items were tabled with permissions, funding, and future action deferred to the next meeting.
The Australian Wheat Board announced the highest wheat quotation in eighteen months with a firm price for 84 bushels. Local prices remained unchanged at 3.7 for bulk and 3.10 for bagged. Appraisals resume in Sydney on Monday with the New Year catalogue in Sydney on Friday January 12 and an appraisal on Monday January.
The Forbes dog Lord Lonsdale won his third Wentworth Park race at Sydney last night. He led Van Thoyds into the straight as a hot favorite, defeating rivals and earning a return to the Forbes kennel to seek a match against top hollow-tailed chasers at Hes Old Park.
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