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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
3
Fragmented weather report from Forbes notes rainfall on Saturday and Sunday totaling about 27 inches across the district, with most areas receiving some rain by yesterday morning. The piece also contains scattered, unclear verses about worldly wisdom and a vague mention of a “Great Peppermint Cure.”
An advertisement touts Revver Health Salts as a remedy for liver stomach kidney and bladder troubles. It claims daily use aids natural function and overall vitality with a price of 8 shillings 4 pence per bottle, sold at P T Knapton’s and wholesalers Australia n Drug Co Ltd and Elliott Ltd.
Supposedly offers a remarkable preparation called Dermax to remove brown mallow freckles and fade red brown skin with claims of pink glow. Includes a hair product offering and order details with postage.
Minutes from Forbes District Hospital committee discuss supply, heating and water needs, donations, and budget. The treasurer reports credit and receipts including donations from local groups. Matron records admissions and discharges, notes stock purchases, and approves new pump and lighting expenditures.
A brief agrarian notice announces Grass Country lease opportunities for drought relief with 18 000 acres under plan. It invites correspondence and notes MH G NOX Stock and Property Salsauian as the contact.
A special council meeting debated curtailing the municipality boundaries and voting on boundary changes. Alderman Hawkins was absent due to resignation. motion to seek ministerial approval failed narrowly, with discussions to send the matter to Laval Government for action and further inquiries.
An old newspaper blotter advertises Zeowlu and Zeus Yoo Loos blood purifying tablets for children and adults. It claims blood purification, remedies for pimples, and mentions prices and places like Edinburgh Chéichol and Brisbane Indy with numerous testimonials.
Obscure notice notes Miss F M Mickle an obstetric nurse prepared to attend to individuals in their own homes. Address c/o Mr A J Mickle Bullmore Springs Wugowrn details unclear but indicates readiness to serve locally.
An ad copy touts the world best tyre deals with claims of low prices and fast quotations. It lists a Savage or heavy light grade and various measurements with partial, unclear product details. The venue is given as 40 Macquarlo at Yydusy, DB 4603, by KOBINGON BROB.
The fragment notes a move to Templar Street on August 1 involving Hawks Bron and agent Lankin Street Forbes. Entities include Hawks Bron and Forbes, with a referenced August 1 date and location.
Fragmentary notice warns that after a date all persons found dauting shooting or trepaning or wandary holding will be prosecuted with utmost severity by authorities. Text is garbled but indicates enforcement action and strict penalties. Names, dates, and locations are not readable.
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