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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
8
A marked expansion of cultivated and grazing lands was observed in Forbes and Parkes districts, with farmers reporting larger parcels under plough and sown pastures. Local officials note improved productivity and rising land values, reflecting broader agricultural development in the region.
A final week tour demonstrated the spread of lucerne under irrigation in Parkes and Forbes districts. Led by H C Stenning and A W Moodie with support from H Bartlett, many farmers joined the tour. Ten years ago only a few plots exceeded eleven acres. the party visited several properties with lucerne crops, including Wynola owned by K F Weaver, where 1060 acres were under lucerne.
An agricultural field tour examines lucerne cultivation across districts from Trangle to WyNola Forbes. Experiments show lucerne flourishes under varied soils and moisture, with deep sowing and careful management boosting yields. Observers note sowing lucerne with wheat is risky, yet some paddocks show strong growth even on stubble lands.
Mr H K Nock of Nelangaloa presents figures on national incomes. He cites production values rising from 24,541,060 to 942,819,000 then 200,000,000 across 1924-31, a substantial decline. Expenditure and taxation trends show increases and a notable tax share of production.
A Sydney Free report describes trouble at Matoomba where boys or someone with perverted intelligence fired at trains at the station. Earlier a pipe was knocked from a passenger’s mouth and on Sunday night another shot was fired in a similar dream.
A string of bizarre endurance and drinking records appears across cities from Nutley New Jersey to Berlin and Brooklyn New York. Notable feats include 165 hours of motion with brief rests, marathon dancing, and long umbrella wagers. The article lists many participants and places with unclear phrasing, highlighting unlikely champions in a surreal competition scene.
Gilbert George Callaghan of Willow Glen O'Connell near Bath examined in Bankruptcy Court. He cites a fall in wool values as the principal cause of his bankruptcy, with adverse gains from wool and stock taken by a Quantéral company. Over the past six months income was £2, and last year's wool charge of £800 was taken by a company for interest and charges.
Six year old Michael Ryan showed remarkable fortitude after being caught in harvester gears while his father worked the machine. He died in Narrandera hospital after his legs were amputated following rapid medical care. his final words to his father were calming. The incident underscores the dangers of farm machinery and the boy's brave response.
Minnesota claims American 40 hour rocking-chair record with continuous motion except brief naps. Boston resident Joseph de Virgillo crosses 46 miles from Boston to Providence in 12 hours 2 minutes. Fong carries 15 lb statue weighing on nose up Pike's Peak in 30 days for £100 bet. The Advocate notes a long- distance mood bearing record and critique of five years of alleged government incompetence.
At about .2 o clock on Tusunday night the fire bell rang and locals rushed to the scene. The brigade arrived but found no fire near town, possibly in the southern countryside near Garema where mosquitoes were noted.
A self help offer targets heavy smokers with a 2 shilling offer for a post mailed booklet from Nation Preparations in Sydney. The ad claims a New South Wales chemist discovered a method to curb tobacco cravings and remove withdrawal symptoms, urging immediate action due to limited quantities. It emphasizes stopping the weekly spend on cigarettes and improving health.
Mr G Wilsom of Forbes spoke at a Parkes gathering urging farmers to bypass party lines and unite for economic relief. He criticized taxation, promoted a single landowners organization, and warned against tariff-driven profits while calling for cooperative action across agriculture and allied trades.
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