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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
4
An ad notes Wee-Drop Flavouring Essence priced at vinepence with one bottle going further than two of the old style. It promises a recipe booklet from storekeepers, introducing Orange-Man darin and Orange-Mandarin Woam plus Almond-Spice Cake, with other flavours Lemon Vanilla Celery and more. It lists suppliers in Sydney and offers postal delivery if stock is unavailable.
Rain eased Parkes drought with substantial showers boosting rivers and tanks while gardeners and farmers monitor water levels. A bowling trip to Grenfell was cut short by caution. police court saw fireworks offenders and youths, and the Children’s Court addressed minor cases. A Hack to Parkes Hospital Carnival planning meeting drew large attendance and a three hour session. Tennis begins for the Masoudier Cup, park officials bid farewell to A Marsh and B Howe, and James Milthorpe heads the Farmers' Association branch. Parkes Rifle Club hosts a valedictory, while licensing renewals pass under new rules. Parkes sports groups travel to Orange despite rain. a Municipal Appeal Court set for the 20th inst. Rev C F McAlpine moves to Leichhardt with community tributes. A Coobang man suffers leg injuries in a lorry accident. A 16 year old girl, Melville, vanishes then is found after four days.
Inspect Buckland's saltings for winter salt and overcoats. All works promise quality based on durable materials and current fashion by a trusted source.
A contemporary writer argues that high salaries and rising material costs force administrative expenses up. ratepayers complain roads suffer as expenses swallow revenues. Amalgamation of shires could reduce costs, possibly matching current outlays with fewer authorities and a single engineer, while noting overlaps with Federal and State roles.
Mr. F. Osborne, road superintendent, arrived in Cowra with Public Works officials to inspect the Unowra weir site near the swimming hole. He, with the Mayor and Council, discussed rock-bottom feasibility, a six-foot weir height, and risks from alluvial foundations and water supply interstices.
Our Own Correspondent reports on a chaste memorial unveiled over Mrs. Durning’s grave funded by residents. Tributes praise her patriotism and charity as do speakers including Father McAlroy and local officials. The column notes deaths, racing results, club actions, sports contests, railway talks, and a two inch rainfall spread across Grenfell.
A vintage advertisement urges care for backache as a sign of weak kidneys and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. It cites a Sydney customer story of a laborer’s relief after eighteen months of pain, claiming lasting benefits and ongoing preventive use. Sold widely at 2/9 per bottle or by mail from Foster-McClellan Co.
An old remedy advertises Woods Great Papperming Cure for bronchial coughs. It claims quick relief and emphasizes its use as a patent tonic. The ad urges readers to try the product for persistent throat irritation and breathing discomfort.
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