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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1928
Page
1
A minister writes about Sunday Sport coverage and football debates. He cites a Presbyterian magazine note on a North Queensland team visit to Townsville on Sunday in July, referencing a heated council discussion on Sunday activities and church views.
A garbled report lists various players and figures such as McDade Bullock Crumlin and Robinson connected to billiard tour events and a motion about Sundays. The text references Queensland League and a manager, with vague mentions of participation, approval, and congratulations to a college faction.
At a Saturday meeting of the Forbes Farmers and Settlers Association a note arrived debating basic rural wage levels and price lists for various work. The secretary, aged, noted the discussion touched on living costs and wages for farm labor.
A fragmented report cites G Thornton urging increased rural worker wages, arguing a sizable portion of farm units would suffer without relief. The discussion touches cost of living, regional impacts, and policy steps, with various speakers critiquing existing pay scales and potential reforms.
An old classified style appeal offers home confectionery work with promises of easy profits. It targets a broad audience in Sydney near Pitt Street, with offers to receive a free book and no obligation. It stresses flexible hours and no experience needed to earn money at home through Liberty Sweets.
The Invervision council plans extensive water extensions and powerhouse upgrades to secure summer supply. The motions approve immediate arrangements for employing staff, arranging the work near the cricket ground, and delaying some projects for further discussion while ensuring essential extensions proceed.
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