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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1931

Page

3

Woolgrowing and millmen relations in wool trade collapse

Report details losses totaling 2 5 000 000 from the North German Co. failure, illustrating the close tie between manufacturers and wool growers. Prices declined since 1925 29, with wool sales nationwide showing weak earnings per sheep and drought risk in Australia, while London auctions and Sydney demand show modest improvement.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Australia New South Wales Sydney Consell Frokera Austria Commonwealth London

Parkes stock market report shows mixed cattle and sheep demand

Parkes sale drew buyers from Sydney and district with mainly young store cattle and mixed prime weights. Bullocks sold to 8 pounds, steers 26/18 to 70 pounds, heifers 4 to 7 pounds, vealers 2 pounds, yearlings and store cows noted with varied prices. sheep yarded 1600 with crossbred lambs and hoggets in demand, crossbred ewes and wethers sold up to around 12/6 to 14/4. Pigs 40 yarded, quality suckers and spits at recent level.

Froeley Amd Herbery Peyart Pfu Htly Salon Parkes Sydney Boreherm Ideal Yaebed Adam Linky Catihy Tate Cros

125 Years Old Man Claims Century Plus Lifespan in Dubbo Hospital

The elderly man Mahomet of Bourke claims to be 125 years old and in Dubbo hospital. Town presidents seek proof of his age, noting many locals recall his childhood in Bourke, while observers doubt his claimed longevity. He remains lively though frail, with a late fall leading to hospital care and ambulance transfer.

Mahomet Dubbotieries Hospital Elaima Bourke Haife Mahomel Conk Mahone

Monk's Barn Thriller Unfolds In Fordington

Cecil Wayne presents a brisk brief thriller set along Fordington’s dusky main street. Constable Burden arrives at Monk's Barn where a triple tragedy erupts with Gilbert Wynter’s shooting, Arsula Cartwright’s attack, and Inspector Swayne entangled in a flawed chase. Viviene Perrin’s deductions expose motive as love-fueled defense drives the resolution.

Cecil Wayne Monk's Barn Willage Fordington Constable Burden Gilbert Wynter Arsula Cartwriuk Poleon Ehocontes Swayne

Winter Happiness Music Home Promotion Declared

A local notice advertises a music event titled Winter Happiness aimed at home enjoyment. It pledges guaranteed second and Pinnor-or services through a local agent, inviting readers to inquire for details and timing.

Por Teu Pinnor

Advocate Craft Printers Advertisement on Lachlan Street

An older classified style notice from Advocate Craft Printers on Lachlan Street offers stationery and letterhead services. The brief ad emphasizes bespoke letterheads and general business printing, reflecting local commerce needs and small business offerings in the district.

Advocate Craft Printers Lachlan Street

Wool Slices and Cold Clamps Sheep Growth

Reports indicate wool damage as a weathered decline in fleece growth. Sheepmen report break in wool due to heavy rains and cold driving conditions, halting typical growth patterns and futures for the flock.

Strand Theatre Presents Jenny Lind Drama With Moore

The Strand Theatre stages a sensational four act drama featuring Jenny Lind played by Florence Moore with Wallace Beery and Reginald Gennie in supporting roles. The production headlines Monday and Tuesday screenings and later showcases Rio Him on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Von Rio Strand Theatre

Moon Emerald Oil claims cure for eczema and sores

An advertisement touts Moon Emerald Oil as a patent medicine that promises eczema vanish in seven days and cure boils, varicose veins, and open sores. The copy asserts a money back guarantee and lists a physician endorsement and nationwide sale through a local druggist.

Moonee Emerald

Country Party to Contest Ashburnham At Parkes Meeting

A full Ashburnham District Council Country Party meeting at Parkes unanimously endorsed running a candidate for Ashburnham at the next State elections. The card listed party officials, endorsing letters, and a committee lineup including F. Allison, A. L. Minster, J. Postlethwaite, and W. Masset, with W. H. Swain and H. A. Traves named as officers.

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Rich gold vein near Long Tunnel center described

The article notes a wealthy gold deposit a few miles from the Long Tunnel center. It mentions massive tonnage and exceptionally rich stone, with true riches coming from a few bags of ore. It hints at plans for deeper mining next month and a hoped rapid return on investment.

Doan's Ointment Cures Piles Claims in Sydney Case

A Sydney reader reports relief from itching and bleeding piles after using Doan's Ointment. The testimonial cites rapid improvement and fourteen years of remission for the patient and his wife plus widespread purchase through Foster McClellan Co. The ad urges readers to obtain genuine Doan's Ointment from chemists and stores.

Dean Umea Isaac Swales Fitsroy Street Moore Park Sydney Cave Mra. Ewales Chemisia and Storskeepers Foster. McClellan Co Hamilton Street

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