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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
3
In a bustling prep period the Ooma Gorm Dramatic Club works late as mothers and daughters clash over duties and deadlines. Alexander Korda and producer Tom Forty are cited in discussion as the industry pace quickens toward an August showcase with fond headlines in the Advocate business column.
The full Council met with missing Alderman Dunn, reading health and building reports and noting clerical tasks. Finance committee approved selling Mr Presa's land and extended mains to several streets under conditions while other reports cover post office upgrades, telephone exchange expansion, and council office hours.
A horticul ture guide outlines how to grow and care for irises boronies and roses in sheltered sunny spots. It details soil preparation spacing mulching watering and pruning, plus variety notes including Talisman and Beditor Maec Parland and recommends Daphnes and Rosemary for fragrance and year round interest.
A London tabled report quotes Sir William Angie head of the Australian meat exporting firm controlling Aaronbalgie works near Forbes. He claims Germany is not anti British and notes employment figures, conscription, and possible mobilization of youth. He observes Germany’s labor shift, industrial economy, and potential barter with Australia amid wartime dynamics.
Annual gathering of the Giraw tin Piging Agricultural Bureau held at the home of Mr TL He Beddie. President EG James and officers were elected for the year. Eric Powell and Mr Crane spoke on bureau aims and costs, highlighting potential savings for producers and districts.
The fragment describes a garden project with plans for a hedge using Madianer and Ethole de Mollond. It mentions ongoing supplies of beautiful blooms for the home and notes a year of planting with various shrub options.
Rose catalog offer from Shepherd & Son Sydney promoting eight choice varieties at ten shillings with carriage free. Readers urged to order by mail, selecting colors or receive a prearranged mix of reds pinks yellow white copper dwarf, and to mention the newspaper.
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales reports 1419 road incidents for the six months ending June 10, 19, with 115 deaths and 100 injuries. It attributes most disasters to driver carelessness and inattention, urging continuous attention and removal of hazards at intersections. Pedestrians and cyclists also distractions and hazards, but driver focus remains crucial to preventing crashes.
In a sparsely attended gathering of the Fores Diggers the profits from the gate totaled 122 with a favorable outcome amid dull weather. Secretary Mrs EL Walker reports aid from donors and the meeting closed with a notable surplus to be directed into the Returned Soldiers League branch funds.
A vintage advertisement touts HEENZO as a quick relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and sore throats. It claims internal nasal and throat use and promises money savings while stressing ease of preparation.
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