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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
10
A farmer argues mechanization can replace horse work, cut costs, and keep youths on farms. He notes tractors, fuel, and parts need tariff cuts to boost wheat productivity, while urging reforms to oil duties and tractor components to revive rural industry and employment.
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd report the second half selling season opened with three catalogues totaling 10,844 bales. Demand weakened as buyers and traders reassessed old-year duties and German interests, while prices drifted due to cautious activity in the week.
The Commonwealth Gazette reports the Gold Bounty Act taking effect on January 1 with producers urged to register immediately with the Customs Department. Further regulatory details and public announcements will follow in the coming days. The notice references the Upper Walker and Northern regions with notes on fleece and related compliance.
Extensive trials across farms test several oat varieties for drought tolerance and yield on red loam and chocolate clay. Guyra, Mulga, Belar, Algerian, Palestine and others produced varied results from 20 to 48 bushels, with Mulga often best under dry Septembers. Palestine showed strong performance in northern districts. Public notice of punctual car service follows.
Fragmentary OCR blends land sale notices with memorial prayers and probate lines. Names such as Parker and Eva appear among year 1928 memorials. The text mentions road purchase applications and ministerial objections, interwoven with family remembrances and probate references.
Tenders invited for supply of 30 cords of dry and 6 cords of green boxwood for fuel. Specifications available at Lands Office Forbes. Tenders to be in bonds signed by noon January 11 1971. J P Boylson secretary to Government Fuel Committee.
The article records wool sale results and market conditions around mid January. It highlights competition from France Germany and Japan with buyers showing keen interest in fine and superfine wools. Top buyers listed include FREED & SONS Mosman Flat and ACE PL BCHO FIELD Tamworth. Sale dates January 14 January 27 February 4. Religious notices for Forbes parish follow.
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