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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1933
Page
10
A brief item notes cigarettes branded as Indicates are highlighted as a preferred choice by local retailers, with emphasis on availability and limited promotion. The note references smokers seeking Tested-quality products and mentions a possible price point, without attributing specific figures.
Fire swept seven shops and offices on Forbes Street early Wednesday at Trundle starting in Power's Cafe. The blaze gutted the weatherboard shop and caused major damage before a water shortage hindered fighting efforts. A lorry delivered near‑by dam water to douse walls and prevent wider loss, with only the tailor's shop spared. The block belonged to G C Little of Darkwell. insurance details are unclear.
Reginald Perry alias Roy Parsons appeared on remand at the Young Police Court on a charge of stealing a bay gelding branded T W G valued at £10, the property of Thomas Webb. He was convicted and jailed for six months in Goulburn Gaol. The hearing detailed exchanges with several witnesses about horses and ponies, Perry admitting several transfers and attempting to sell horses. A separate bigamy charge was noted against Perry at Young.
Australian Mercantile Lands Finance Co Ltd reports a catalogue of 6085 bales mainly ordinary to good wools from the Southern districts and Central Slopes. Central West and Western district clips included with dust and vegetable matter. Northern Slopes odd lots with burr. Comebacks and bred wools more common. merino values soft vs last week’s rates. High prices noted for AAA grades from Deepwater, Mudgee, Coolac with consignors Telfers Ltd and Stantridge & Waugh among others.
It states eight napsom cabs and 100 four wheelura still in London. Over 800 taxi cabs and 6000 motor muses are in operation, highlighting the city’s transportation scale and diversity.
Notice warns that trespassers on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without regard to persons. It states removal of horses or other rock without authorization will be prosecuted with full vigor of the law.
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