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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
11
Investments announce building allotments for sale in Forbes with land fronting a water main. Lots are conveniently aligned to the water supply, ranging from half to two chains. Apply to the paper office for details.
Economists and stockmen endorse Vita-Lick as a remedy for soil mineral deficiency after twenty years of practical trial. The product is built on experiments by practical men, produced from high quality ingredients, and distributed by local agents Butler & Cox.
An old advertisement touts a new toothpaste called Pepecdent promising dramatic whitening and healthier teeth. It urges readers to try the product to achieve faster, visible results regardless of age with claims of a “new-type dentifrice.”
The Fortune Hunter foaled 1912 by Flavus imp. out of Bolling. a successful racer with 11 wins and 12 placings earning over £11,000. Bred at Merton Sted, N.8.W., from lines including Beauford and Norah. career highlighted by Sydney Cup and Tattersall’s Club Cup victories. Will stand at Kirkup Parkes with fee of 10 guineas, offering good grass and water for mares.
The Thoroughbred stallion Wabibus, bred in 1918 by The Walkin imp, heads the Australian winning sires list for 1918-19 with £981,371 in earnings. Sire of Gloaming, Wedge, Thrice, Pourina, Aries, Outlook, Colugo, and others. dam Polaire by Bobadil out of The Parisienne by Trenton. Nubibus has sired winners including Bobby's Mount and Cloudscope. Fee: Guinea. For further particulars apply 8. TATLOR Kirkup Parkes.
L Anneyie away in Sydney on business. Bede Elsy hospitalised with appendicitis awaiting operation. Mrs Jay O Reilly visiting parents in Medlow Canowindra. A J McNickle recent property seller visiting Grenfell district. Vincent to depart Eugowra soon after reception for long time Aesociation member. J Irvine dies suddenly near Toogong. last of four Irvine brothers who migrated here. Giddy May and Ruby Stone among Wednesday race acceptors at Victoria Park. Tenstone team beaten 6-2 by Cudal in Lees Cup clash. Parkes defeats Eugowra 17 to 10 for Blues Cup. Parkes–Eugowra next for Stak Lager Cup. Tennis cancelled due to bad weather. Midway tennis to be played next Sunday.
Arthur Ashcroft operates as stock station and general commission agent with Royal Insurance relation. Contact via telephone 34 or upon application for lists and correspondence.
R A Douglas Stock operates as station and general commercial agent in Eugowra handling stock and property listings. He offers sales across the district and prepares tax returns services as a specialty, indicating a broad local role in land and estate matters.
A Spectator essay argues state revenue relies on liquor levies. raising funds elsewhere could shift tax to narcotics. It notes nearly 60 percent of beer price is tax and moderation has social value from recreation and social intercourse. The piece warns against sacrificing national aims and worsening irritation.
A reader is advised to examine Forbes Advocate advertisements to locate quality and low cost shopping sites. The note emphasizes ads offering high value for money and urges trust in advertised bargains.
A Parkes brickyard worker found a 63 year old banker George Henry Woodley dead at the bottom of a 46 ft pit after a night camp and a likely stumble to his death. Police identified him after hours. in his pockets only a flask of rum remained. Community gathered for the funeral with relatives from Dubbo and Manilla.
Condobolin personal notes list Ken Cowley spending a holiday in Armidale and planning to go to Sydney, Tom May recovering from appendicitis, Mrs Judd discharged after a bad form of appendicitis, Syd Bright returning home with a new Buick and praising the trip, Fred Matthews on holiday and linked to the Government Experimental Farm and Better Farming Train, Arthur Brown visiting after three years, Mr. and Mrs. Harrower visiting Mrs. Barnes, Masonie brethren held a ladies' evening with 60 couples and Aggie King's orchestra, Derriwong Hall dance to raise funds for Condo Town Band, reports of petty car theft, Lachlan electorate political meeting with Country Party candidates Buttenhaw and Moulder, cold and showery weekend, early shearings in Borambil and nearby districts, illnesses among children, predictions of good show and races, two inches rain would help, Ken’s holiday looks well, steel prices down.
The local column covers a 1926 AFLP committee report and direct representation on the executive, Gov halpin reports water success at Coobang farm, golfers set clean scores with Kelly and Parker tying Legh's record, a Parkes Women's Association aid to the Allen family via English rector, and Bathurst fire relief contributions. Plus a note on Weeds Great Fiat Cure for coughs and flu.
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