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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1928

Page

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Remarkable Growth in Sydney Electric Revenue Ten Years On

The article notes a ten year growth in public utility income with Broken Hill leading earlier figures at £64,539 and Newcastle close at £64,521 tied to electric light supply. Newcastle district shows £71,000 and overall Newcastle area £251,000 with £146,000 from electricity. Randwick posts £174,000 as the top local income among councils.

Sydney North Sydney Newcastle Neweasle Comnell Randwick

NSW councils’ income outweighs state revenue growth concerns

The document notes NSW municipalities including Sydney have annual incomes over £100 000, totalling nearly £12.6 million. Over ten years the income rose from £6,000 to the current figure due to higher labour and material costs and rising motor traffic demand. It suggests road user demand limits scope for rating reductions.

New South Wales Sydney Felow

Ben Hall Dies in Fatal Shootout at Lookout

The bushranger Ben Hall is killed by police after a night attack at Ben Hall Lookout near Forbes NSW. John Gilbert and Johnny Dunn escape with mates, while Hall dies after being shot multiple times during the pursuit.

North Hill Forbes N.S.W Ben Hall Johnny Cobert John Durg Heo Hall Hall Hlamatehleas Andittle Highto Johenny Gilbert Tony Pall Mrethelonids Station Gilbert and Dann Lachlan Queensland Fiah Ever Anow Forbes Police Davidson Bis Ben Duan Johnny Gilbert Johnny Dunn Isiges Calhouw Coohaig Wewten Mick Forbus Dxeviebson Malls Camp Pallee Revolutionary Army Gaelane Beo Jed Seares Bebe Bims Thos Benjamin Hall

Deputation Planned to Discuss Cotton's Weir Replacement Financing

The Council assigns Mr. Gest MLA to lead a deputation to the Irrigation and Water Conservation Commission chairman about funding Cotton's Weir replacement. At a Footwell meeting details surface, with talks on timing and chamber cooperation likely to shape the plan.

Irrigation and Water Conservation Commission Council Gest Broderick ine @ & Co Weed Tee Wil Hod AM Meagher Breiderfelk Towel Go Pee de Gaets Letire Bkm

Sandbagging Incidents Reported Near Narromine

Three people were sandbagged at a property near Narromine after a tractor incident at Collyura. Cooper, a relative of owner Mee Reynoldson, allegedly attempted to move a tractor. Reynoldson later found her brother unconscious. a bystander was also knocked senseless. A doctor noted injuries and a wound in the head. The next morning Meg Nomency investigated and was attacked by a stranger at the scene. Police are investigating with no suspects yet.

Narromine Collyur Narroemline Cooper Mee Reynoldson Mra Reynoldson Fo Klgam Lita Bevels Ler

Endowment Tax Plan Faces Public Debate and Projections

The article discusses proposed changes to a family endowment tax plan, detailing expected rates, anticipated endowment funding, and administration steps. It notes projected revenue and the potential impact on the public budget, with references to governing officials and policy timelines.

Phosphorated Tran Tablets Aid Nervous Strain

An ad describing Phosphorated Tran tablets claims to calm and strengthen the nervous system. It promises to reduce jumpiness and fatigue, improve focus, and restore energy with a claimed safe formula sold in large quantities. It urges immediate use for quick results.

Ceeidttom Poe

Wonderful Family Cough Remedy Recipe

Brevity warning: the text details a homemade cough remedy promising cost savings by mixing a concentrate with sweetened water to yield eight bottles. It claims quick throat and chest soothing effects, and relief from coughing. The passage mimics an old style advertisement for a patent or improvised remedy.

Fragmented Passage Reflects Lost Love and Fate

A garbled text recalls a man living in sorrow with a child, fleeing a cruel world and failing to meet a romantic end. Fate and misfortune loom as readers are left to ponder the doomed figure who never reaches happiness or renewal.

Childoei Powers That Be Boo Tall

Veteran visits town he served for seven decades

A longtime visitor, a man returns to a town he frequented regularly for 70 years, revisiting familiar places and faces and reflecting on his enduring connection to the community.

Hee Thin Town

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