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Forbes Advocate

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Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

3

Garden Lilien and bulbous plants captivate flower lovers

The article surveys garden bulbs and ornamentals such as arums crocuses canna lilies and nerines. It highlights varieties like Calla lilies Schizostylis and Nerine japonica noting vivid colors from scarlet to golden yellow. It mentions safe planting tips for bulbs and notes decorative shrubs including Rhus taiwanensis and Ribes sanguineum, plus maples and golden poplars enhancing autumn landscapes.

Nile Callaa Cannes Alba Aistaner Cosatal

Petrol tax debate cautions on facts and figures

The Adie Country Party criticizes incorrect petrol tax claims and presents federal and state aid details. Clyde urged support for reducing the tax, citing the Road Act provisions and annual payments, while noting variations in payouts and the impact on road development for isolated districts and settlers.

Cyleairo Farmers and Setters’ Association Om Fet Clyde Thea Peteral Hai

Grow Your Own Fruit Carriage Free Offer

An advertisement from Shepherde She list year off firm offers seven trees chosen from Apple Almond Apricot Fig Neetarine Peach Plum Pruve Japanese Plum Peraimmon and Quince with carriage free and regular price 1s each. Extra trees at 7 for 10d. Oranges Lemons not included but may be substituted. Railway towns prepaid unless post requested. Box 26008 GPO Gyoney.

Bush Tragedy Recalled In Merriwa Hospital Death

The death of Michael O'Brien aged 72 at Maerriwa Gietrich Hospital is linked to a distant, brutal murder case where his wife and child were killed by the Governors amid a nationwide terror campaign. The article recalls the 36 year old atrocity, with graphic retellings of the slayings, the family's house being attacked, and the violent pursuit ending in the boy’s fatal injury. The report ties the survivor to ongoing trauma from the era of Governor instigated violence.

Maerriwa Gietrich Hospital Michael O'Brien Erdien Vale Merriwa O'Brien Brien Aml Bennett Heth

Oranges preserved in syrup and cold water bath

How to preserve oranges whole or in sections in glass jars with cool syrup, including a cold bath method at boiling and a second method of cooking thirty five minutes at 190 F. The guidance is from a department pamphlet offered by the Department of Agriculture in Sydney for free by mail.

Department of Agriculture G.P Sydney

Sheep Quintuplet Birth At Kangaroobie Station

An extraordinary mass birth occurred at Kangaroobie station where a ewe from Qualton Estate dropped five lambs. Authorities confirm the event as phenomenal though none of the mother or her other offspring survived. Lambs sent to Sydney for examination appear normal but small.

Kangaroobie Qualton Bir M. F. Dalton T. J. Martin McNeilty, Crampton Aid Martin Ltd H. G. Belechner

Wool Consumption World Position Rise Since War

World trade note shows wool consumption and production shifts with a higher global position since the war. Analysts point to demand changes and supply realignments affecting major textile markets, including key producing regions and consumers.

Wool Trade Turbulence Reflects Global Shifts in 1930s Markets

The article outlines unsettled wool markets driven by Japan's position, European unrest, and shifting demand. It notes price weakness for faulty lines, anticipated world adjustment to demand, and potential recovery if Japan reenters. Russia and other major producers show potential growth, with 1935 figures indicating higher UK US Japan consumption and rising Russian output.

Europe Japan Great Britain United States Germany France Italy Belgium United Kingdom Russia

Owl amuses Parkes housewife with nightly visit

A Parkes housewife woke to a strange scraping on the roof and found an owl perched on the dining table with soot on its feathers. A dead rat in its claws lay nearby, suggesting the bird fell down the chimney during an unusual morning disturbance. The note references wool market concerns and Open The IJapanese question amid a Sydney season opening on August 31.

Parkes Australia Leto Oper Sydney Winchcompe Carson, Ltd

Gardening guidance for autumn foliage and vegetable plots

The text advises on preparing beds for sowing and planting in the vegetable plot. It mentions removing tops from asparagus, applying decayed manure or fertilizer, and tilling it in to feed plants. A subsequent layer of manure can blanch young sprouts. It also notes planting rhubarb crowns when conditions permit.

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