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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
4
Over three months three pneumonia outbreaks in sheep were examined by H. G Belechner District Veterinary Officer Orange. He concluded the disease appears contagious, a form not previously recognized by veterinary authorities, prompting further study at Glenfield Veterinary Research.
The Commonwealth public debt at end of June last year stood at £490,129,000 with £121,345,000 raised for the Staten. Combined public debts total £722,189,000 or £115 per person. Sinking funds cut this to £112 per head. The combined Federal and State indebtedness was £174 per head, with £91 payable overseas.
Station findings by Me W L Hindmarsh BV BC reveal a new microbe linked to a sheep disease. Inoculation into healthy sheep lungs reproduces symptoms and death, mirroring natural cases. Not common, but stockowners urged to report suspected cases to Stock Branch officers for investigation.
The Grenfell district reports the departure of Mr. A. W. Allen, annual Warraderry FSA meeting, a bush fire brigade update, a wedding, sport results with Grenfell clubs, and hospital plans. Also covered are accidents, retirements, a boxing of notices, and a forthcoming charity bazaar.
The WORA committee met at Orange on Tuesday to discuss trainer J Keir Fowner and horse Thump disqualification terms. The appeal of trainer and horse Bellhopper was upheld in part while jockey O Howard’s appeal was dismissed. The meeting set the annual date for August and addressed further racing matters.
Advertisement notes first class printing services offered by The Advocate office at the lowest rate. Details unspecified. Includes contact by reader inquiry.
Les Peters resigns from Forbes Football Club committee after a Tuesday meeting. He objects to continuing in the inter-town competition and proposes shifting the ten pound debt to centers to end the contest. Peters says he is fed up with the business after poor townwide efforts to recruit players.
Arthur Cummings 28 is charged in Dubbo Court with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on Hunter Everingham after a razor slash near a riverbank quarrel. Everingham, brought in on a stretcher with head bandaged, says the pair traveled from Sydney and camped together before a late town confrontation leading to the assault. The accused, named O Connor, is remanded for Supreme Court trial.
A damaged clipping mentions peppermint seeds and cold remedies, noting their use in treating minor ailments. The text hints at herbal remedies and a retail or medicinal context without clear dates or names.
Palmolive soap promotes facial care with gentle cleansing and thorough rinsing. The Calgate Palmolive Peer Co. Ltd. Sydney offers a free sample and claims the product smooths skin in one week. The ad urges buyers to obtain a cake now and notes schoolgirl complexion themes.
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