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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
3
A correspondence explains the 1923 Act reorganizing fire brand placement on horses and cattle. It lists Schedule 1 positions for horses and Schedule 2 positions for cattle and asks stockowners to insert the information for their benefit.
BIMBI July reports cold winds and muddy roads then notes a brisk tennis result as the Bribbaree ladies beat locals in a close final set. It also covers illnesses with Keith Gault kidney affection in Grenfell District Hospital and Mrs Norman Forbes improving after surgery with hopeful recovery.
An advertisement promises a family supply of Anest quality medicine for coughs colds croup flu and bronchitis. By adding water and sweetening a bottle of Heengo you get the equivalent of eight bottles costing £1. Heento is priced at 2 shillings and is suggested for travel taking it straight from the bottle. Available from chemists and stores.
F A Heinke offers bacon curing services and accepts orders. Satisfaction guaranteed. Book orders early. Contact Willowdene, Foroce telephone 84.
A brief notice states readiness to accept tank sinking contracts for Forbes and surrounding district with reasonable rates and eager availability for service.
Classified note lists contract and casual advertisement reception points in Sydney. Names Gordon and Goteh (Aus) Ltd and Bar rack Street firm along with Country Press Co op and renter s Ltd at Castlereagh Street are shown for ad submissions.
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians of 385 George Street Sydney notes thirty years of town visits. The ad hints at twilight life and poetic nostalgia, while promoting Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for colds as a comforting remedy.
A promotional note touts advertising value in The Forbes Advocate. It emphasizes reach and impact for businesses seeking to improve visibility and sales through the publication.
In Australia a household at Borenore was razed as Felix Bohringer’s dog barked and scratched at the door to warn him. The fire razed the house a quarter mile from the main property, leaving the family to cope with loss.
Bishop Long of Bathurst missed a Narromine confirmation due to floodwaters between Trangie and Narromine. Rail authorities supplied a motor trolley to carry the service, with Rev. Ealth Norman aboard, delivering the bishop to Trangie and returning for the Narromine evening service amid cheers from the public and railway staff.
At Morga Mr C Armstrong unearthed a human skeleton in a rabbit burrow presumed to be aboriginal. Skull and lower jaw nearly intact with a few teeth missing. Canowindra police are investigating the matter. Cattle sale slated for Trangie Saleyards on Wednesday August 19 includes 1100 well bred cattle. Auctioneers Kearney Co and Tran sie and Lane and Fuller Warren.
A dull back pain and morning ache signal kidney trouble not a back ailment. Doan a Backache Kidney Pills claim to relieve kidneys and expel poisons causing backache urinary disorders and rheumatism. Woman from Forbes reports complete relief after using the pills. price 2/8 per bottle or by post from Foster McClelan Co Sydney.
The Labor Victory Ball, organized by the local Labor League led by secretary M Cunningham, drew a large crowd at Forbes Town Hall. Prizes were awarded for dress and a euchre contest, with music by Moore and Cripps Jazz Orchestra and thanks given by Minister Mr Flannery for Works and Railways to supporters and Labor voters.
Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, told the Hawkesbury College conference that reports of a compulsory wheat pool are unfounded. He refused to commit his department, inviting input from growers and nonpresent farmers. A motion seeks a broad representatives’ meeting before any next year pool scheme.
Forbes postmaster W. K. Moore presents a brief notice of upcoming trunk charges effective April 1. The new rates apply to the line system and reflect a one row direct billing method.
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