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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
7
A historical advertisement touts a cure for catarrh promising relief from itching discharge and foul breath. Claims include blood purification and systemwide health improvements. It promotes a European treatment and portable radio program as supporting products, naming Forbes from Knaptan's Pharmacy and PALING'S, 84 George Street, Sydney.
Police no longer collect names for state electoral roll. Commonwealth electoral authorities require compulsory state enrolment. Citizens must submit a valid enrolment form to the Commonwealth Electoral Register for their place of residence. Changes must be notified. Penalties apply for failure to enroll. Citizens advised to ensure they appear on the roll for their actual residence to safeguard voting rights.
NSW politics under Lang’s rule spooks Victoria capitalists and major manufacturers. Heinz and other firms reportedly scrapped near quarter‑millions in Sydney factory plans, while General Motors Ltd ceases assembly in New South Wales and shifts to Melbourne.
At Parkes F and 3 meeting a letter from A H Westcott urged Ashburnham District Council branches to back a single Shire Engineer for four Shires. Hichard Job gait opposed. argued the Act limits to two Shires. Despite some support for economies, the motion failed and Emgare, Noble and R Job informed Alectown they could not cooperate.
Paling's at 338 George Street Sydney offers Victor battery sets with easy terms on receipt of enquiry. No expert knowledge needed.
Building activity in Forben remains at a standstill with only a few permit requests before the Municipal Council last night. Applications include a workshop on Sheriff Street, a motors garage on Junction Street, a motor garage on Regent Street, and improvements to Albion Hotel in Forbes. inspectors urged permits for Burke Perry Nesgrove and Helman once the Helman plan is complete.
District stock supplies show total 94 000 at Homebush with strong wholesale demand at yards. Lambs bring 2d to 4d per lb while hoggets and lambs fetch 2d to 4d. Prices at Carson's salon and remote yards list DWT and 8.C. Gordon Condobolia 65 to 15/7, Willmott Bros Trundle 258 wethers to 13/7, McKay Tullamore 172 wethers to 16/8.
Craft printers present a refined wedding program featuring dates, venues, and honorees with elegant typography. The booklet highlights couple names, officiant, and ceremony details in a concise period voice suitable for civic notices and keepsake editions.
Flooding from Lach Jar river and Bland and Back creeks raised Lake Cowal to 16 feet, overflowing banks and threatening surrounding settlers. Reports describe rising waters, debris, and submerged areas across the lake in a period of severe weather. Local damage and inquietude noted as the flood continues.
A summary of a school meeting where Parkes High School and Forbes High School teachers discussed literary appreciation. Inspectors and headmasters, including Mr Inspector Harrison and Mr Preston, spoke on teaching general principles of literary appreciation and the teaching of poetry and the novel.
Mr Nock voices annoyance over comments on the Wheat Pool dispute. He argues merchants pressured farmers to sell wheat at varying prices during the interim, as the Farmers and Sellers' Association weighs the board’s marketing policy amid a 20 percent vote shift.
An old advertisement touts Woods Great Pint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The claim suggests a wide spectrum of illnesses treated by this patent medicine with promotional language typical of the era.
A dated advertisement claims two thirds of older adults suffer bladder and urinary weakness causing headaches nervousness weight of discomfort and burning irritation. It touts VRODYNE tablets as a swift remedy offered with money back if not pleased. Available at Koap lan's Pharmacy in Forbes.
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