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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
3
An old ad copy touts WRIGLEY'S chewing gum as a remedy for fatigue and nervous tension while claiming it cleans between teeth and aids performance. It urges regular use after meals and notes doctors and dentists recommend it, offering flavors like Spearmint and Garden Mint.
The co op reports on the 27th instants for the 1939/4 season and lists a catalogue of 150 bales with butts and bags from Western and North western areas. Wools were fairly well grown, dry with dust and vegetable fault, price quotes are given to clients though not all figures are shown. Proceeds likely by July 1, with average May price around 1s 6d per lb for the wool.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co and WOK Samsey report a special sheep sale at Forbes on Tuesday July 2. About 4400 sheep Yarded with fatigue noted in fat sheep and a 11 to 16 drop for fat lambs but prime lambs showing less decline. Store pens held about 600. Prices firm for fat grown sheep, lambs down. Numerous named lots, buyers and prices listed. next sale scheduled for July 14.
Readers invited to send in news tips or jokes for publication. The notice encourages sharing incidents or musings with the newspaper and promises consideration for print.
John Johnson, a camper at Botanical Gardens Forbes, was found guilty at the Police Court on one charge of possessing stolen meat. He was sentenced to four months in Bathurst Gaol with hard labor. Evidence showed recovered raw and partly cooked meat and conflicting statements about ownership and source. Johnson's wife and daughter were present. he had no legal representation.
A long list of enlistments named in the Forbes recruiting committee report. The record includes numerous individuals such as Anderson W F, Anderson M A, Adama Heber, Katine Te, Soliman Oh Jeel A Hedkober, and many others, with notes hinting at war service involvement and forthcoming publication in the Ane location column.
In Canberra on Tuesday the wheat storage issue drew attention as shipments of Australian wheat faced export limitations. A man faced charges related to suspected meat theft and deceit as police traced meat found in his possession across multiple towns. The court sentenced the defendant to four months in Bathurst.
A long tribute praises the Bible Society for spreading knowledge worldwide without bias. It notes publication in over 700 languages and lauds royal support, with plans for Alan Scott to visit Forbes for lectures and fundraising next week at St John’s Lutheran Church to bolster the Society’s efforts.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner has approved higher shoe repair prices. From Tuesday, repairs to women's and children's soles and heels will rise by 3d. There is a further 2d. increase on men's soles and heels, bringing total wartime repair cost increases to 6d.
The requirementary meeting was held in the CWA Roomy on Saturday in June. Proceeds from Hospital Saturday reached £413 with volunteers and stalls contributing. Catering by Mrs Miller and Mrs Edwards raised £2 and the annual meeting is set for July 26 in the CWA Rooms at 2.30 pm with tea for ninepence. The Auxiliary extends sympathy to Mrs Brown.
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy for functional kidney disorders. It claims quick relief from backache and general fatigue, urging readers to consult a chemist or doctor and use the product daily for lasting kidney support.
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