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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1927
Page
5
A report to the Department of Public Health cites Forbes as a major typhoid center in New South Wales. Data from 1901-02 to 1920 show yearly cases and inoculation figures, noting changes after August and September, with figures illustrating public response and belief in inoculation.
Sydney Tuesday report lists Leaving Certificate results with names William Christopherson Bogtish Tate French Modern History Chemistry and Latin passes. Students include Frances Crier John Gakes William McMurry Sean McPherson and others with various B and H grades in Maths Modern History and related subjects.
Well informed townspeople believe Government child endowment may not be practiced without Federal enactment. Some migrants favor a short measure to fix the basic wage at 4 pounds 10 shillings per week. The New Australian Liberal Party holds a Melbourne convention aiming at tax reforms and entering Federal election campaigning as a separate entity.
The Australian Workers' Union convention at Katoomba condemns the Federal government for not accepting the federal roads grant and urges immediate action to recruit volunteers and organise an Intervention camp. It attacks migration policy and criticises government handling of unemployment.
Fragmented review style notes a Strand screening of Sun Lao from Union Thoutros Australien with Phyllis DuBarry. mentions Hollywood Life in Muvieland and The Gold Rush by Charlie Chaplin, plus ads for other shorts and musical acts. Reads as a lively listing of films, acts, and attractions with weathered spellings.
Late sporting notes from Randwick list selections for tomorrow's program. Names such as Flying Mandira Periwool and Royal Sun against Tibbin, with races including Anniversary Handicap and Second Nursery Handicap. Also mention of Cheryst– Crystal, Bacchus, Pugnacious and Gaelic Maid among listed entries.
The Advocate laments being forced to assume foster father duties and warns that readers’ names must appear in print when attacking neighbors or anyone spreading rumors through its columns. It allows reasonable public discussion with homemade plumes but rejects anonymous correspondence.
Homespun notes report stable prices at Homebush sales though sheep values slipped. Austen and Pratley promote their Sargunt range, urging readers to buy winter wear, with local shops highlighting quality and value. Several notices mention sales, auctions, and hospital district meetings amid a busy week.
The N W A B reports Nordmann's claim that a super ray from distant stars bathes all life, far stronger than any X ray. These rays, not from the sun, may drive cancer, aging, and even immortality, emanating from Milky Way sources and reaching Earth despite atmosphere.
Keane Hux sells the entire household inventory on Maple Bedroom Suite dining room sets and kitchen items. Items include maple furniture, beds, chairs, tables, wardrobes, crockery, cooking gear, and children's items. The sale is conducted by Mr. R J Mylan at the Presbytery near RC.
Forbes municipality announces temporary street closures on Narrative Street Farrand Street and Hil Street while repairs are carried out. P C Taylor, Town Clerk, Forbes. Date 24 January 19.
Tenders endorsed for contracts 1922/1 through 1927/7 for cartage of metal spalls gravel and metal to various streets and quarries. Specifications available at the Town Hall Forbes during office hours. Tenders close Wednesday February 7. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FC Taylor Town Hall Forbes January 1927.
An annual meeting of subscribers to Forbes District Hospital will be held in Conard Chambers Forbes on January 26 1837 at 8 p.m. Business includes receiving the President's Report and Treasurer's Statement of Account. Secretary Murphyn ACAA appointed. details listed for proper attendance.
An advertisement extols printing services for office stationery, highlighting pride in quality. It emphasizes the Advocate brand as the preferred source when men seek the best printing results. The message suggests trust in experience and craftsmanship.
Wanted draught horses for farm use. Mare, gelding, aged 24 to 7 years, broken and steady. Must be good sort. Send particulars to J Rabane, Stool and Station Agent, Templar Street.
Employment notice seeks twelve experienced saleswomen for large railway towns. Salary £4 11s per week plus commission. Apply by letter with references to Head Office Bolan Street, Ball Malvern. Gilpin, Belson Street, East Mare. Telephone U3100-6 Time.
Tasmania for your holidays features a fortnight in Temounta with the steamer Taraa accommodation and local sightseeing. Tickets from 21/10 by line railway to Hobart weekly sailings every Wednesday promoted by the Tasmanian Government Tourist Bureau at Devon Home 34 Martin Place Sydney.
To advertisers our advertisements are notified that changes of copy must reach us by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. The rule will not be departed from in the future. Advertisers who furnish changes earlier will ensure more careful handling and better display of their advertisements.
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