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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
12
A government proposal to tax crude oil draws sharp criticism from a coalition led by TOM LIS, with opponents decrying economic impact and calling for reconsideration. Officials warn of potential price shifts and industry strain while supporters argue for revenue and energy policy alignment.
At Forbes branch meeting F S A members advocate a statewide protest against a government plan to levy a tax of a gallon on crude oil. Speakers urged relief and warned the tax would raise costs for primary and secondary industries, farming and machinery, with plans to forward a petition to the Minister for Customs.
A long speculative piece discusses Aurie's Star and other contenders for the Caulfield Cup. It notes early bets, market moves, and opinions on form from pundits and owners, with emphasis on stability, speed, and stamina as factors in the race outcome.
Mr Humfrey advertises for Austral Day Old Chicks highlighting Potts Master Bred Strain stock from Hawkesbury competitors. Emphasizes clean open genetics, disease-free stock, and July to August availability with limited bookings for July delivery.
A list of upcoming shows across Peak Hill Tullamore Trundle Condobolin Bogan Cate Grenfell Parkes and other towns spans late July through September with dates showing many August events and several misprints including Sept. ore and Seeee Bend.
A fragmented prospect listing shows ram names and lots tied to livestock sale near Grenfell and Nyngan with buyers and stud names including Struan, Sleiveoumen, and M Hore. The document also references Corriedale rams from F B Smith and Wellington, along with miscellaneous notes on Speck and Knight lineages and stud locations.
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