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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
1
The speech outlines measures to combat inflation and unemployment in Australia. It covers restoring confidence, balancing the budget, and pursuing productive public works funded by a mix of domestic credit and overseas loans. Scullin warns against deflation and inflation, stressing collaboration across government and industry to stabilize the economy.
A garbled historical report mentions a boy finding a huge nugget or ore in Terrington near New South Wales. The text indicates discussions at a ministerial level about mining, ore samples, and potential percentages of ore content, but the fragmentary OCR makes details unclear.
The cabinet plans to amend the Infammable Liquids Act to allow larger petrol storage amounts and introduce a new tax on petrol bowsers to raise revenue. The move targets primary producers and adjusts current storage limits under the act.
SYDNEY, Friday. Mr. Jagg expressed elation that the Government has definitely ensured there will be no change to the current closing hours of hotels. The pledge preserves existing rules and avoids new restrictions for late-night hospitality.
A Sydney report shows shorter working hours for relief workers amid unemployment concerns. The notice notes wage reductions and a reduced weekly hour schedule, signaling government relief measures and economic strain among labor groups.
Vague OCR text hints at local elections in a district with references to Lees, Mindy, and Vie Stale Lvewhietion. Readers are urged to note upcoming civic processes. The fragmentary item lacks clear names, dates, or events to confirm a specific outcome.
Sunday eight concert by Forbes Municipal Band in Victoria Park. Program includes Sergeant Snort overture William Tell In Nordland In the Sudan Land of Make Believe and other selections.
Beasley urged government responsibility to avert calamity, restore confidence, and reestablish business while tackling unemployment. Other speakers included J M Maron the Labor candidate, the assistant Minister for Customs, Ford, and the assistant Minister for Turbor. Beasley noted plentiful food but thousands hungry and warned currency tokens are at stake amid Australia’s current circumstances.
The Parkes electorate district near Sydney includes Ashfield Banksia and Canterbury suburbs. It formed after Mr McTiernan resigned to join the High Court. Mr Martin contends for Nationalists. a youthful Labor prospect named Martin will represent Labor. The main issue is the climate problem mentioned in the text.
An advertisement touts a guaranteed eczema cure claiming rapid results within two weeks. It markets a balm sold at 2 shillings per tube, with a mail order option from Commonwealth and Dominions Agencies in Sydney for unavailable stock.
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