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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
2
Bush fires compensation plan for Alectown district
Farmers and district residents met in Alectown to back compensation claims for bush fire damage sparked near Aledown West on December 6. The Agricultural Society faces hundreds of pounds to repair showground buildings after Friday’s storm, with a new pavilion likely needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alectown
T. Donnelly
Aledown West
Agricultural Society
Purkee Pla, & H. Society
J Warr
Messrs Carroll and Sons, Molong
Parkys
Kerry
Messre Howulon
Queensland
Messrs
Sloan
Howlges
Incnl
Siarntlee
Ouklux
Parkes Coursing Club
O'Shousay
Walter du Heaitne
I Aurney
Harold Heary Powter
Parkes
Hunserford
Forbes
At. Capon Haa
Western Campton
Niola
Hornery
Guonloghl
Clirtie Johnson
G. Pepper
Peak Hill
Ges
Srlney
L. Morrison
Mitchell Pty
Croralis
Mark Foota
Coogee
Toute” Fatter
Chas. Jarrett
Lovering
Fuller
Kyogle
Colln Ro McGrath
Joj. McGrath
Goonumbla
St. Joseph's College
Hunter's Hill
Latham
Maret
Hillston
Dancing by radio linked London New York in test
The Guardian reports wireless dancing lessons via Earth Wire with Cogan in Regent Street receiving New York guidance. The experiment showed perfect reception both ends, staff wore long wired headphones, and the Flat Charleston was demonstrated to New York. Australian broadcasts highlight sport and ballroom music nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney “Guardian
London
New York
The
Atlantic
Cogan
Fisatrvinor
Regent Street
Blackbottom
Pasani
Charleston
Uiardian
Cesani
Australia
Hidden Radio Set Stirs Sydney Motor Show
A Chandler car at the Sydney motor show featured a hidden radio loud speaker under the bonnet. An attendant managed the set, whose voice broadcast a programme, while no visible part, penny earth, or wiring was seen. Portable radios are gaining popularity with sets weighing about 0 pounds and usable on the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Chandler
Evi
Taele George
Up-to-date. The Curt that Australian Arondenst ne Stations
Fragmentary text notes that Australian stations are among the most up to date if the world were well. The readable items are unclear about specific events, dates, or entities.
Breaches of Electoral Act Lead to Fines in Pollesourt Case
The report details fines for failing to vote under the Electoral Act. Several defendants including A Arnold PML Jerer Hockley Edward Ho Gauum faced penalties of 14s and 4 costs or 7 days in prison. Tracey Hockley case adjourned fourteen days. John Sheld fined £1 plus costs or 7 days, for not recording votes and failing to appear. Roy Strickland and Hilton Field fined for not recording their votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Arnold
PML
Pollesourt
Lawis Nichols
Jerer Hockley
Edward Ho Gauum
Tracey Hockley
Laetendant
Aid
Costa
Roy Strickland
Hilton Field
Failne
Orient Line Royal Mail Steamers to London Calling at Major Ports
The Orient liners offer voyages to London with calls at Colombo Suez Port Said Naples Toulon Gibraltar and Plymouth. Fares start at £58 for single and £172 for return in First Class with Third Class from £29 single and £68 return. The ships boast large deck areas and new cabin spaces especially benefiting Third-Class passengers after Second-Class abolition. Local agents Edward Weaver & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Mail
London
Colombo
Suez
Port Said
Naples
Toulon
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Fanna
Edward Weaver & Co
New Guinea Listener Describes Radio Reception
A New Guinea quiastor spoke with 2BL Sydney about listening habits. He noted 2HL Sydney and 4Q0 Brisbane and JOAK Melbourne as evening rivals. From 7pm to 9pm JOAK overtakes Australian stations, fading others, then Australian signals return around 10pm and continue until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiastor
New Guinea
2BL
Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Joak
Japan
Kookaburra Laughing Broadcast Planned by 2FC
Radio 2FC Bydinsy announces a kookaburra act designed to entertain the audience. The bird will be brought to the studio on a Tuesday evening with owner Corporal Phillips in attendance amid a live laughing arrangement. Listeners will guess which call is the human and which is the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Rugby
Wales
Aince
Sydney
2FC
New Zealand
New South Wales
Sydney Cricket Ground
Auckland
Melenda
Shorthamt Neles
3LO
Melbourne
Bydinsy
Imite
Corporal Phillips
Fencing Posts Shift to Corkscrew Steel for Fire Safe Posts
The article notes a switch from old post methods to Corkscrew Steel Fencing posts. Screwed-in posts arrive pre bored and cut to length, with a seven pound hammer needed to drive them. They resist fire and pests, offer strong ground grip, and are hard to pull or push out, prompting pastoralists to consider replacing wooden posts amid bush fire concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O& Post
Doane Ointment Praised For Piles Cure In Sydney Ad
Mr Stane Swales of Moore Park Sydney testifies he cured piles with Doane Ointment after trying many remedies. Eleven years later Mrs Swales confirms the permanent cure. Doane Ointment costs 2/9 per pot and is sold by chemists or posted by Foster-McClellan Co Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stane Swales
Fitzroy Street
Moore Park
Sydney
Dean
Advocate Offices Deliver Prideful Stationery Printing
Office stationery printed for Advocate Offices aims to inspire pride with every use, highlighting quality and professional presentation.
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