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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
3
An insurance notice cites The Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co Ltd England. It covers marine cargo and accidents with a 32 000 000 policy, claims paid 1129 000 000, insuring crops, stacks, fencing, and livestock against hail. Local agent listed.
The engineer reports on tendering for road and pavement works in the Shire, including proposed grading, paving tenders, and use of funds. Discussion covers Bank Muirs settlement, Grover Road, and Grenfell development plans with remarks on timing, priorities, and operator actions.
Readers urged to report any life events such as marriages births arrests or other notable changes in status. Officials request local tips and human-interest notes for community records and public notices.
A Forbes council briefing details extended time for correspondence, boiler inspections, footpath upgrades, and street works. It covers traffic access, water supply projects, permissive occupancy, and petitioned road and drainage improvements, with appeals on driving restrictions and library expansion plans.
An old advertisement touts Heenzo as the best cough remedy money can buy. It claims two shillings cost, promotes mixing two bottles with water, and pledges relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and nasal ailments. It also suggests gargling for sore throats and asserts ease of preparation and consumption.
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