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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
8
Harold Hopkins represented Broadway Motors in Forbes Small Debts Court. An award of £1 13s was granted against H Mooney for balance due on a battery sale. Costa by Place Pryor prior to others.
A Thursday crowd of about 30 men and youths gathered outside Mr. BR Melllon’s office when a home-made firecracker was tossed into the group. The incident highlights calls for Pryor’s support, backed by Prime Minister Lyons and Premier Stevens.
The article advises thinning rockeries at season end to encourage new growth. It lists seed and plant options such as Viecaria Erigeron Dicome Sedum and others, noting colors, habits, and care. It also covers clearing spent flowers, cutting back herbaceous perennials, and preparing beds with manure for spring planting.
Mr. J. Cobley of Cliburn Paris, a member of the Forbes Partures Protection Board of Directors, collapsed in his garden on Wednesday morning. Found unconscious by his wife, he received medical aid and gradually recovered, though he could not attend Thursday’s board meeting as his condition improved.
There were 612 applicants for a homelind farm area at 1493/1 with the ballot held at Wellington. 379 were admitted to the ballot yielding winners John Hood from Cowra J V Coullom Moree H A Marabal Wyalong. Forbes district residents showed interest in the draw. A caution against pruning shrubs now to avoid non flowering. prune after flowering ends.
Local garden shop advertises two offers on plant stock and fruit trees. Offer A provides seed packets and select flowers with sixpence pricing or a free pot, including carnations and other blooms. Offer C lists ready pruned fruit trees such as apple pear plum peach nectarine and apricot with a limit of six trees total.
Robert Wagner condemns animal cruelty in cinema, citing Trader Horn and other productions. He details brutal methods used on animals from electrocution to suffocation, noting cameras and handlers contributed to the harm. The piece reflects growing public debate as audiences push back on sensational animal stunts.
A long-absent Moran warell Station member George Methregor is welcomed back after 32 years away. The homecoming signals plans being made for a formal welcome to the van Murer family.
In a Sunday game between Bluefella and Hallways and Tranwaye, Mitt N ta and teammate Malmey displayed a rare grip, grabbing the ball in one hand and sprinting toward the try line, provoking amused reactions from the crowd.
The fortnightly stock sale at Parkes Municipal Yards last Tuesday featured 16 fat lambs from Mr Rosa of Trundle Road. The purchaser was Mr. Tom Woods.
P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd celebrates 105 years in business with a history tied to farm and garden seeds. The firm operates from its head office in Sydney with Parker Street involved in its address and operations.
An old notice warns readers to stay clear of Wandary Holding property after a set date or face prosecution. It also threatens penalties for removing screens or stock without authority and pledges vigorous enforcement. It promotes Victor battery details via Pal ing’s at 33% George Street, Sydney.
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