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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

4

10 Per Cent Cut Molong Robberies Explained

The Federal Arbitration Court pledges a 10 percent cut for shed hands and station hands, but piecework rates were cut last July. Graglers' Association president F H Tout doubts industry viability at reduced wages, noting lower wool prices and higher prewar earnings, urging government-led transport, distribution, and sale cost reductions and budget balance.

Federal Arbitration Court Graglers' Association F. H. Tout Mr. Tout

Sensational Arrests Shake Molong in Robbery Case

Two well known Molong sisters Mary and Grace Neville aged 19 and 21 were charged with breaking and entering Burgess Bros store and stealing goods valued at £300. Police recovered most items from a Hospital Hill house and linked the pair to further robberies at Cole’s butcher shop and O’Connor’s chemistry. The sisters, already known locally, were remanded after court appearance amid ongoing investigations into a series of Molong thefts.

Blurgees Brothers Molong Burgess Hospital Hill Marsh Mary Grace Neville Burgess Bros Mary and Cole O'Connor Molong Hospital Rly

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Featured by Satisfied Customers

Handicapped by persistent back pain and kidney weakness, the advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the cure. Customer A Reynolds of Camp Hill claims complete relief after four bottles, noting long lasting improvement. Mrs Reynolds confirms no recurrence after seventeen years, with Feaster-McClallan Co. selling the pills, urging buyers to insist on Doan's.

A. Reynolds Bondon Street Camp Hill Booth Forbes Dom

Farewell to Priest at Cowra Presbytery Dinner

A happy Cowra Presbytery gathering on Monday night bid farewell to Father Ming on the eve of a year long leave for Ireland. Archdeacon O Kenned y and numerous priests attended as well as Canowindra and Koorawatha representatives. The bishop will decide if Fr Hing resumes Cowra parish duties upon the priest’s return.

Cowra Presbytery Au Revoir Father Ming Vinit Ireland Archdeacon O'Kennedy Very Hey Fr Cooney Fre McGrath Emilhaing Canowindra O'Doherty Koorawathe Lynch Goolegong Young Crowe Eupowra Sheehan Carcenr

Lord Byron of Broadway Opens At Strand Theatre

The new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy Lord Byron of Broadway opens at the Strand Theatre this Saturday for two nights. The film features a whimsical tale with magical elements centered on a clever heroine and a fanciful nursery rhyme motif.

Lord Byron Broadway Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Strand Theatre

Violet Ray Toilet Aid Promises Quick Coppery Tan

A new product named "Cooltan" claims to impart a rich coppery sun tan and reduce burn time. Promoted as safe for men women and children the non greasy cream is said to help with perspiration and serve as a complexion cream.

Gold Seekers Form Turon River Prospecting Syndicate

Mr. W. Fordham leads a fourteen person Canowindra syndicate forming a company to prospect for gold on the Turon River near Sofala in Bathurst district. They completed a river trip to select a site for a treating plant and, during the period, secured £49 worth of gold with a primitive pan. Also promotes Cooltan for sore feet, touting skin soothing properties and democracy rhetoric.

W. Fordham Canowindra Haa Turon Sofala i Bathurst

Sure Way to Get Rid of Dandruff

An advertisement-like claim touts Cryatolla Hopid and Crystalin Rapid as the sole method to dissolve dandruff overnight. It promises scalp moisturization, itch relief, and renewed hair growth with a money back guarantee, available at local chemists.

Plead Guilty After Crowd Incident at Gowra

Herbert Boland, 23, charged at Cowra Police Court with using indecent language and behaving in a violent manner after a Saturday scene on Gowra’s main street. He initially pleaded not guilty to the second charge, then changed to guilty after 43 hours in custody, facing a £5 fine or a month of hard labor.

Gowra Herbert Boland Goolmpong Cowra Boland Sergi Burke Caldwell Bromdhead Walsh Jonas Holand S.M Bromhead

The Concentration Kid Opens at Strand Theatre

New Gibson Picture Hoo Glbwon delivers another daring western in The Concentration Kid at Strand Theatre opening Saturday. The film blends traditional western elements with modern ideas, presenting a standout action packed story.

Hoo Glbwon Strand Theatre

Cowra Show Faces Loss After Jubilee Event

The Cowra Show Society reports a loss of £107 14s 9d from last year’s Jubilee Show with total receipts £130. Expenditures included prize money £7011 1s 1d, secretary £176, printing £123 18s, wages £1 18s 18d, rent £63, repairs £48 3s 1d, and caretaking £43. Capital fencing cost £243 gt d 201.

Ronald Cowra Show Society W. A. O'Mail Raccipia Gates

Rookery Nook on Strand Theatre Run Likely Film Version

A lively note on Rookery Nook, the Aldwych stage success, and its talking picture adaptation. It highlights Tom Wall, Ralph Lynne, Mary Brough, and Winifred Shotter, who head a strong London cast and also starred in the stage version. The Strand engagement is slated for midweek showings.

Rookery Nook Bodo Tom Walla Ralph Lyne Mary Brough Winifred Shottr London Strand Theatre

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