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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
3
Fragmentary routing text describing mall departure times and services with references to Yorban Post Bugowra Vieng Forben and Bu gowra. It mentions 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. departures and a promotional line about Sundays and prices. Details are unclear but imply regular schedules and guaranteed service.
A garbled OCR style notice lists quirky phrases such as Monin at all hours and Full stocks at Fruit, Confoc Wonery and Vegetables, along with phrases about heat of attention and absolute clean news, suggesting damaged catalog text and out of context product cues.
An old classified style notice promotes cheaper meat supplies from a local butcher. It mentions ring phone contact and hints at prime rib offerings with emphasis on low price compared to others. The fragmentary ad lacks clear names, dates, or locations but implies grocery style pricing details.
Weather stays hot and dry as farmers work land while lambing begins. Pinnacle event drew a sizable crowd with music by Black's Do Use Orchestra. Crippsialaa as tender for supper and drinks. Winners include Quack Quack in Opening Handicap, Patchagan Jack in Quack’s field, and Mountain Hone in Beaten Stakes. Waltzing competition won by D. Brow and Mr. W. Phunugan.
On Sunday afternoon a Presbyterian service was held at the Presbyteri am church with a large congregation. Monday’s church concert at West hall drew a strong attendance. After the concert the donated produce was auctioned for the church, the event ending with a dance. Mr and Mrs George Simmons traveled from Mount Gambier for Mount Gambier acquaintances. Some locals found success in a Victoria double event, while the Trundle Hotel’s running scene is noted.
Investigations at Waka Experiment Purm examined superphosphate effects on wheat roots. Findings show deeper root penetration, improved nutrient uptake, and longer growing seasons enhance development, with variation across varieties and moisture conditions.
Prom Our Own Correspondent reports cool weather. residents walk the small forest with confidence. A dance is set for March 8, 1936, with boys paying for escape travels at the door and ladies admitted free. A Quantiala Progresa Association meeting is planned for March 16, 1926, promising a strong turnout. Local topics include rent reductions, public access limits, and community improvements. Nearby residents Irene Irvine and barber influence appear, along with telephone exchange expansion and visiting citizens. The district editor notes ongoing district activity and upcoming events, including a large sale by Norman Forbes and developing street plans by Councillor M. T. Ronewravarte.
An old advertisement touts Dr Du Maurier's Skin Food and Maurette toilet preparations. It claims skin benefits, anti-wrinkle effects, and a wind, sun, and hair root protection formula. Sold in Sydney by Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co at 160 Pitt Street and branches, with prices listed.
An extract notes New Zealand praise for silage as a year round feed. It is said to supplement pasture in winter, extend the grazing period, and help heavy milkers produce more. Critics are said to be those who have never fed it properly.
A vintage advertisement promotes Bien Photograph services in Sydney offering twelve bromide cabinets and 12410 enlargement options. It references Eden Studios at 127 George Street near Central Station and highlights radiized tinted mania with six inch by seventeen and six sixteenth inch enlargements.
E A Austen Lacal Agent for FW Williams & Co reports Hall has moved into a new commodt premises at the corner of Raykin and Court streets. Stock includes new season corn sacks, grain cleaners, harvesters, motors and tractors, Venus boots, kerosene, honey, flies, fly sprays and all farm and station requirements supplied promptly.
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