07 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a health guard league item inviting climbers to a free event or service. Names, dates, or concrete details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a health related league activity or club notice for members only.
An Australian testimonial promotes Doan's Ointment as a cure for piles. Mrs A Craw of Leichhardt Sydney claims two years of suffering ended after using the product, noting relief from pain and itching and a belief the remedy prevented recurrences. The ad urges readers to buy from chemists and grocers, warning to ensure genuine Doan's.
A fire damaged Dor An Gale, destroying structures and triggering a government response. Officials report it as the first blaze in years, with evacuation and containment efforts underway. Authorities warn residents to stay clear as crews battle the flames and assess damage.
In a December 28 1904 Parkes Forbes line derailment heavy petrol wagon toppled into a culvert causing cars to break apart and fire risk. Passengers including schoolchildren were moved by train crews and a special rescue effort followed, with officials noting track and wagon safety concerns between Forbes and Parkes.
The proposed transfer of the Heuer of the Post Office Hotel Forbes from Edwin Genlly to a widow was considered at a local licensing hearing. The magistrate granted probate of the applicant's fund and approved the transfer on the Tuesday before Mr M J.
The Local Land Board met at Forbes Gearts Holles on Wednesday morning with 15 appraisals for a special lease in Tallabong. Recommendations included grazing and agricultural use at rates per acre, extension terms, and conversion of leases, while most other applications were refused and deposits refunded.
Market report from Homebush shows Prime Sheep and Lambs firm with recent bids. Traders Goliubrought Mort & Co wired yesterday noting several lighter consignments and a few stronger lots, with lambs from a noted flock opening in early auctions.
Heavy soaking rains drenched the district yesterday and overnight, with Forbes Post Office recording 193 points for the preceding 24 hours. Crops show signs of recovery as pasture and grass rise, and wheat prospects improve due to favorable fallowing conditions. Reported rainfall totals include Wryooki 100, The Angi 93, Cadow 137, Wongajong 80, Warrog 102, with other stations listed.
The Strand Theatre hosts a three night run of The Big Broadcast of 1936. Stars from radio join Bing Crosby Bibel Merman and others in a lively musical revue with dance numbers and sketches. Norman Tawroe directs a brisk, tuneful program blending comedy and song.
The piece previews Laurel and Hardy in Bonnie Scotland a three part air force comedy about a will dispute in Scotland, their misadventures in the highlands and a screening of Lady in Wafer at the Strand Theatre. It mentions Mr Laurel and Oliver Hardy entering the heatherland, the Queen of Ardenburg subplot, and public remarks by a NSW council figure.
A departmental officer from Gleefeld station, Mr Hungerford, traveled by mail train from Sydney and arrived at the Forbes district to investigate a derailment. The engine, render, and trucks remained on the rails while Hungerford and accompanying passengers went to town. he will conduct investigations over several days among local traders and staff involved.
Forbes Methodist Church held Leaders and Quarterly meetings on Wednesday with war-time representatives from the Forbes district. Officers were elected and the church roll revised while praising outgoing workers and signaling improved finances and renewed youth involvement for a forward year.
During the last week in February excursion trains run from and to the country with every station in the State offering service to and from Sydney. Return fare is planned for a return within two months. February excursions aim to aid country travelers unable to visit the coast in December or January. Travelers may book seats or sleeping berths on trains and may break the journey at any station outside the metropolitan area. copy at local stations shows exact arrangements.
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