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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
3
Reading the garden note reveals tips on spring bulb planting and care. It highlights spider lilies and ornamental bulbs, advises timing for planting in ideal conditions, and stresses soil moisture and temperature for robust blooms.
In early debate on the Farmers Relief Debts Adjunctment Act, speakers including Mr. WOO Ellott and Mr. Burnham critiqued the act as a mere palliative. They argued the measure would not meaningfully alleviate farmer hardship and questioned the Rural Bank dealings and total advances approved versus actual disbursements.
Debates on a relief bill discuss compulsory mortgage write-downs to aid poorer borrowers. Proponents warn of broad, long term harm while opponents argue the policy would devastate lenders and the economy. The discussion covers effects on deposits, medical benefits, and the broader burden on the community.
ABridge Evening at the home of Mrs Plt Kiapton on Sherif Street Tuesday marks the Men’s Club Bath event. The holder of the lucky hotel prize and Mrs Page received a silver cruet or similar case.
A historical notice from Shepherds Ltd Sydney advertising a free offer to grow fruit on carriage-planting schemes. Lists products including apples and pears with substitutes and regular prices, noting a postal address in Sydney for orders and delivery, and a note on payment terms and substitutions.
The Forbes Baby Health Centre shows monthly activity with new cases and infant attendances. The director notes total infant visits, weights checked, vaccines given, and caregiver guidance for under three years with modest attendance figures.
State Marketing Bureau reports June crop conditions in Forbes district show navels lightly cropped with harvest nearly finished. Young tree fruit good, old trees disappointing. Warm weather aided growth. little damage to fruit or trees. Windsor Hawkesbury and River districts supplied bulk. Valencia development fair. Early shipments from Australia may affect later arrivals in UK markets.
Fire and marine insurance notice. Coverage totals quoted at £55,000,000 with a stated limit of £122,000,000. Coverage includes fencing, live stock, and goods insured against general risks. Agent listed as Moore Brooke & Co.
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