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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
3
A damaged ad-like fragment describes piles as dilated inflamed lower bowel veins and fits of irritation. It touts Doan's Ointment as relief and suggests medical guidance amid discomfort and constipation.
Motorists shifting from super to ordinary petrol should have engines tuned to suit the different spirit. Mr Plelder of the technical department says the owner who pays for this service will be well repaid for the small outlay.
Forbes district hospital directors pressed for a compulsory hospital funding scheme arguing voluntary subscriptions have failed to lift finances. They cited donors' uneven contributions and called for a government measure to ensure all who can pay contribute, amid talks of expanding hospital housing and ward facilities.
Agents Edward Weaver Co and Farmers Co op report about 2700 sheep penned at Forbes sale on Tuesday, including 2200 shorn lambs and 500 wethers and ewes. Met buyers and local butchers attended. prices showed good competition and values matched fortnight earlier. Next sale slated for Thursday January 3.
Hospital debts exceed £2080 though a £1000 subsidy left the current account in credit at £229. Honorary treasurer Mr. Whitelaw disclosed large outstanding trade accounts and a finance committee will meet next week to allocate payments. Donations from local groups, a New Year carnival profit, and Christmas Cheer contributions are noted with gratitude.
Large numbers of young men express interest in the Empire Air Training Scheme. Minister Faerhault directs applicants to RAAF recruiting centres in capital cities to streamline handling and prevent interstate return of forms. Addresses list recruitment points in each state and territory for Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth Hobart Adelaide.
A critical look at a city newspaper claim of hours long talks between Prime Minister Menzies and Cameron over a Composite Ministry. The piece accuses papers of sensational, unfounded Thorby fables and misrepresenting Thorby and Sir Earle Page while defending government unity and wartime stance.
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