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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
3
In a letter to the Forbes Advocate Bir disputes a charge by Mr. Shirvington that he "rung" a birch. He offers £10 to the local hospital as proof and proposes a match race at Orange on August 10 or 11, wagering 2 to 1, asserting both rivals are fit.
A letter attacking the Yarrabandal Tennis Club was debunked by the club’s Hon Sec M McKenzie. He states Monwonga players had nothing to do with the wording and suggests the missive caused ill will between clubs, while hoping for future matches at Monwonga.
Sunday play in the Weaver Cup featured Hawke's I defeating Forbes I 7 sets 47 games to 1 set 14 games at Forbes. Hawke's I dominated partners Loxley Rath and Wilson Hawke II with clean scores while Weaver Bros edged Warroo in a 4 set 39 to 35 games clash. Davis Cup ties saw Australia Hawaii rain delays and Canada France Spain doubles and singles affected, with Anderson Hawkes and Hawkes winning key matches as conditions remained wet.
The ad promotes Gruen Health Sabs as a cure for ill health caused by organs such as the stomach liver kidneys or bowels. It claims quick relief from constipation bad breath dull eyes and headaches and asserts the medicine cleanses and restores regular function. Price is 2 shillings 9 pence per large bottle sold by chemists and stores.
Take Gruen Health Salts to make Heenzo cough mixture at home and save money. The ad promises a superior cough and cold remedy by adding Heenzo to sweetened water, delivering relief in minutes and cheaper than store bought versions. It touts breath sweetening and throat soothing effects.
Tenders are invited for the conveyance of mails over listed routes for one to three years from 1 January 1824. Tender forms and full particulars available at the Post Office and at GPO Sydney. Tenders close at 2 pm on Wednesday 5 August 1828.
Influenza whooping cough and measles sweep Australia with pneumonia in several fatal cases. Diseases arise from micro organisms. A family tonic mixture can be prepared quickly with Heenio in sweetened water for mouth throat and stomach treatment.
Advertises consultations at the Albion Hotel on July 12 and August 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. Claims personalized attention and use of Chinese herbs and prescriptions imported from China. Offers postal advice for those unable to attend and asserts extensive cures across Australia with postal treatment.
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