Mr Langs Magic and the 44 Hour Week Policy
The State Government will restore the 44 hour week and abolish rationing by proclamation from January 3 1931 after executive council agreement. It may not apply to Government employees under state rules or to industries under Federal awards. The policy is expected to raise costs and cost jobs, with critics warning it could worsen unemployment as business conditions deteriorate. The public will see if Langs policy delivers on promises from last elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Lang
Mr. Lang
Goulburn fat stock market reports dull trade and lower prices
W A Wheatley notes Wednesday's Goulburn fat stock yarding of about 1709 sheep and lambs with dull competition. Prime sheep and lambs show weakness while other types fall. Merino wethers and crossbreds sold to 13/ per lb equivalents. light-weight beef tops around 65 per 100 lb, with many lines discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wheatley
Wed
Nesday
Goulburn
Gon Hawley
Griffith
Marino Wethers
W. Gray
Geo. Granger
D. M. Broadhead
Palmer
W. Bodel
A. Dalgiab
Nes
Market report on cattle yarding and prices at Thure Gay
Orange Market Masara and Loeda Brea Ltd report about 160 head of cattle yarded for the weekly salsa at Thure Gay. About half the yarding comprised cows before beat bullocks, fetching around 11/16 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masara, Loeda Brea, Ltd
Commonwealth banks on wheat guaranties delay
The Commonwealth Bank Board has not replied to Acting Prime Minister Fenton's request about financing guaranteed 3 shillings per bushel for the current wheat crop. Forde notes traders hesitate awaiting the Bank's decision and explores alternatives including a special loan to states or farmers if the bank cannot fund the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank Board
Fenton
New South Wales
Forde
Millere and
Moerchanta
Market report shows lamb prices and yardage figures
About 6500 yards were yarded with fair to good trade for sheep and lambs. Trade lambs were 1 to 2 shillings dearer, other classes altered. wetborn to 10s, owes to 9s10d, lambs to 13s1d. Prices listed include aleera to 10s1d, belfera to 20s6d, wealers to 6s6d, springera to 27s, store steers to 26s10d, peddies to 1s11d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleera
Belfera
Coroner's Verdict on Rankin Street Fire Inquiry
The District Coroner Mr A Gam held an inquiry into the January 1 blaze at G Gilpin's store Rankin Street. Evidence pointed to possible arson by unknown person with witnesses noting a tampered back door and breakable security, suggesting entry by force and ignition with limited certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agam
G. Gilpin
Rankin Street
Walter An
Diewcher
Wheat growers voice urgency over act and finance failures
Mr. H. K. Nock of the Farmers and Settlers Association condemned the Wheat Advanced Act for its loopholes and risks. He urged immediate government action to avert financial chaos, noting the Canberra Wheat Conference backed a four sales tax and export duty to stabilize prices, distribution, and grower profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Nock
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Mr. Noth
Commonwealth
Driven to Distraction by Overworked Housewives
A vintage health column urges exhausted home makers to restore strength with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims blood nourishment will ease backaches headaches and fatigue enabling women to manage households without breakdowns. The promo emphasizes widespread availability at chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Yalna
Six Lives Lost in New Guinea Tidal Wave
Melbourne reports detail the tidal wave disaster on the New Guinea north coast on Christmas Eve. The sea rose about 25 feet, flooding 40 miles of coast and wiping out Pore Station and Madang trading settlement. Six people perished in the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
New Guinea
Prime Minlater’s Department
Madang
Gossip of the Day Presentation at Bick Bed
A rough, fragmentary account describes a community meeting in Porbea where Bert Stone, a local baker, and other townsfolk discuss town hall parlors, debt, and farm conditions. Officials led by Bevan deny troubling thresholds as residents urged turnout. The piece urges everyone to attend next Wednesday night to spread awareness and unite the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Johnston
Porbea
Dennist Sweet
Bert Teff
Forbes
Teed
Auead
Gymirada
Aura
Logettior
Segeetary Bevan
Chile
Billiards Joke Upsets Local Club Champion
Len Hayes, Empire amateur billiards champion, vacationing in Forbes, staged a humorous upset at the Solid Lore and Citizens' Club. A local cyclist, skilled with the cue, challenged Hayes with a large start and surprisingly won. The visitor quickly cleared the table, defeating the local man before he realized what happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Hayes
Empire
Forbes
Solidlore
Citizens’ Club
Sydney
Lucknow Pups Gold Mine Advances After Holidays
After holidays work resumes at the Lucknow mine. From the Old Pupa shaft water supply completed and delivered to the battery. The 200 ft level from No. 2 shaft to be put in order to increase battery supplies. Joint at 125 ft level gains importance as operations proceed. A return from the first force of concentrate is awaited and full battery return is expected by late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pupa
No. 2
Jeval
Electrification Impacts Railways Ahead of Holidays
The running star at Parkés railway station faces two weeks of work before holidays while shorter hours loom for pay reasons. Wool traffic has slowed and wheat shipments have progressed. A railwayman warned of mood shifts as electrification reduces crew needs and powerful new engines threaten jobs. southern rail introduces 57 engine capable of 140 ton pull versus 600 ton old type, cutting trips and time. Western Low bridges cannot carry the new engines yet.
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Parkés
Allah Telled
Palmer Visits Mrs Griffith During Holiday in Yam-ma
Minn M. Palmer drove up from Sydney to spend a holiday with Mrs. Herbert Griffith of Yam ma Forban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn M. Palmer
Sydney
Herbert Griffith
Yamma, Forban
Community notes on engagements and obituaries in Forbes area
The page reports engagements and weddings, including Miss Heather Read to Rev. RG Cruikshank of Ryde, and Miss Kathleen Clifford to Dr. Ken Smith with reception at Coogee Bay Hotel. It notes Edna May Lander’s marriage to Clarrie Austen at Forbes, plus local musicians Amells Francesci and Miny Francesci taking positions in Cowra. Obituaries include Mrs. O Halloran of Chatswood and Mr Francia Casey of Hugowra, with funeral details for the latter. The piece also mentions travel between Forbes, Canowindra, and Sydney, and sports and scholastic successes of local families’ children.
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Heather Read
Ashfield
RG. Cruikshank
Ryde
Forben
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
Randwick
Kathleen Clifford
J.P. Clifford
Ken. Smith
Forbes
Coogee Bay
Smith
Arthur Stokes
Stev. Fr. Fox
Edna May
G. Lander
Club House
John’ Leader
Clarrie Austen
Granville
W.T. Gilchrist
W. P. Curran
Burwood
Orange
Mica Amells Franchesci
L. Mus. 4
Cowra
Tracey
Miny Franchesci
Moore McMahon
Sydney Conservatorium
Buttriss-Greentree Wedding Details Revealed
The wedding of Miss Hanel fireentier and Mr. Go Ww took place in a ceremony described with colorful attire and ceremony details. The newlyweds left for a honeymoon along the South Coast, with Mrs Hattriss presiding and both families hosting reception events at The Para fon Cato.
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Hanel Fireentier
Che Comteter
Soho Tile
Weedinoom
Taner
Hiltseels
Murray
Rydal
Renee
Fey
Redla Bolum
Hadiol
Telvidiniums
Chiady Guierkss
Berkdee
Ehleet
Te Wotlk
Lester
Mere. Hattriss
Marcellin
Mrs. Hattriss
Charming Nancy Carroll in Sweetie at The Strand
The Strand Talkie Theatre presents Sweetie a full talking singing musical comedy featured as the main draw tonight and Saturday with Forbes William Austin Pussy Willow Helen Kane and Ken Maynard. The program promises high energy with Maynard’s Redskins and Tarsan and Hex enhancing the all reels show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Talkie Theatre
Sydney
Forbes
William Austin
Percy
Pussy) Willow
Helen Kane
Ging
Ken Maynard
Ken
Tarsan
Hex
Sweetie and Parade of the West at Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre hosts nightly showings of Sweetie starring Nancy Carroll and Parade of the West featuring Ken Maynard with 12 cowboys in a six reel parade. Audio numbers include Sweeter Than Sweet and cowboy songs. Additional bills include The Arizona Kid and Why Leave Home, plus High Society Blues and The Love Parade with Maurice Chevalier.
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Ken Maynard
Hin Nedekins
Ken
Lands Office Team to Face Methodists at South Orrels Park
Lands Office team will meet the Methodists at South Orrels Park on Saturday with play to start at 2 pm. The roster lists O Mc Carney M Weat G Keane C Every L Smith H Moloney J Moran W Parker L Bally J Boylan Kate Mr H G Harris Acting Chief Traffic Inspector died on Tuesday night. The deceased officer had previously served as District Superintendent at Parkes.
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Methodiats
South Orrels Park
O. McCarney
M. Weat
G. Keane
C. Every
L. Smith
H. Moloney
J. Moran
W. Parker
L. Bally
J. Boylan
Kate
H. G. Harris
Parkes
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Coolie
Coats
R. & F. Heinke
PEELE
Ausiaey
TIRE
Mr, Lang
Prime Sheep Firm
Orange Market
Gilpin
Jans Peden
Biker
Adentuer
Ula Baker Ter
Duterwot
Mie
Mr. Dieycher
Arenia
Peden
Ivy Morrigh
Amy Eliette
Prin
Tavn
Witoens
Capt. Twogood
Forbes Fire Brigade
Girdham
Dressher
Bergt. Areots
Mr. Nock
Hase
Pekeeeima
Uribe
Torni Board
Veromagenitia Mat
Canberra
Government Dilatorinese
F. and
3. Association
New Guinea Coast
Gadabout
Anew Business
Mr . Stone
Pesteyevok
Vowra Ad
Temevn
Ida Cyt di Porhes
Heather
al Trager
Bowie Meagher
Mueke
Lina
Mi Stone Tina
Lucknow
Miele Holliday I
Are Tovis
Onother Mire
M Doyle
Viet
Johnson St
Migs Bey
Partam Street
Capel
Sadie
Wier Pruremls
Voenell
Neth
Mae Holley
Mor Mierm
Gene
Treadanviett
Babel
Lin Seomet
Geerbbery
Harry Barr
Baby noutSump
Wil Shorty
Korbew
Rom Thebparial Vient
Pete
Baya Jones
Mise Nellin Mletiarry
Jotltesea
Orabee
Mea
Elscdee
Joe
Durrash
Forbes Baby Health Comme
Peloen
Cosack
Meliliwen
Porliea
Chatswood
O'Halloran
Forbes District Hospital
Francia Casey
Hugowra
Beinter
Mrs. Lea. Hayes
Mra. F. Peters
North Ell
Canowindra
Mra. Hayes
Mra. W. John
Arnold
BW. Parker
Mt. Nombi
Mullaley
Jemalong
Porches
Meredith
Graham
Armidale College
Inds
Ashford
Geo. Vaughan
Buttriss
Nancy Carroll
The
Strand Theatre
Nancy
Warren
Arizona
Janet Gaynor
Charles McDonald
Tame
Maurice Chevalier
Lands Office
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