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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
7
An early 20th century ad touts Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts as the remedy for nervous headaches neuralgia back pain and indigestion. It promises quick relief, urges readers to buy a 12 dose box from Chemists in Sydney or by post, and minimizes cost by claiming affordability versus other tonics.
A 19th century notice reports alleged cures of infantile paralysis using a salve sold by J. C. Marcon of Bulimba Queensland. Testimonials from parents claim restored limb use after treatment. Experts question effectiveness, noting vaccines and serums as preventive only.
The British Admiralty Salvage Corps tirelessly salvages sunken vessels after torpedo or mine damage. Divers measure holes, large breaches are patched with heavy wooden beams, and patched ships are pumped dry and towed to port for permanent repairs. Some ships are torpedoed again after refloating and raised once more.
Mr T Lozell writes to the S M Herald arguing veterans should be offered surrender of up to half their Western Laird Leases for returned men with cash or improved lease compensations. He cites Mr W F Chester of Wah Station and urges the commission to publish a straight statement on settlement plans and responsibilities.
The Manchester Guardian notes London theaters enjoy a flood of prosperity with high demand, rising seat prices and longer queues. It contrasts with past declines, cites soldiers invited in free years ago, and highlights effects of reduced holidays, closed outlets, and leisure cuts on attendances.
Stock owners in the Cobar district face drought with tanks drying up and the Darling River low. Only a few wells supply water, wool storage delays shipments, and roads near Wilcannia are heavy. Sheep losses rise and rabbits diminish as heat waves, dust whirlwinds, and occasional light rain punctuate the month.
At the Wingham committee meeting dissatisfaction arose over clerical complexity in returning soldiers aid. Councillor H Machin mocked the regulation maze, suggesting three competent local businessmen could streamline work. The local committee lacks funds, secretarial duties grow, and Hammond and Turner will confer with the Sydney minister on January 20 and 21.
The piece recalls wartime measures that halted food exports to conserve resources. It notes Cadbury and Bournville products remained in public esteem while cocoa and chocolate shipments to Britain faced export bans. With hints of Australia–Britain shipping resuming, it suggests imminent lifting of the chocolate embargo to meet demand.
Buckland offers a complete material selection and full knowledge of customer needs for fashionable summer wear. Order now to ensure perfect fit and timely delivery.
Items of Interest notes a wind storm at Glen Allee lifting a draught horse between paddocks. It also mentions a Sydney marriage report, wage inflation talk, and a Cooktown writ for £58 for domestic services. Water shortages hit Warren district stock routes with Johns Stane’s Tank dry. An Adelaide woman totals 874 police court convictions for drunkenness and related offences.
Any person or persons found tree passing in any way or leaving gates open on Burrawang Weat will be prosecuted.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Wawn's Wonder Balm as universal flu remedy and wound healant, claiming prevention of germ spread and pain relief. It promotes Wawn's Wonder Wool, a medicated cotton-wool for pain relief, circulation, and heart support, with purchase from Wawn Manufacturing Chemist in Sydney.
A historic advertisement touts Thomas' Sheep Dip as improving wool weight and quality, a cost of about a farthing per sheep, and a claim to destroy parasites. It boasts decades of tested efficacy, quick delivery, and world record wool prices, with district agents listed for distribution.
Local notes detail Nyngan ratefalls and anaesthetic death rates, Moree milk prices, Cowra hospital costs, and memorial tree vandalism. Posts mention Australia House expenses, Anzacs in Britain marriages, Jindabyne fishing oddities, and bank deposit growth as of November. Public notices include a dead horse in Cowra river and council discussions on disposal costs.
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