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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
11
Notes argue against taxing unused wheat land. If wheat fails profit, forcing cultivation is tyranny. Bathurst Conference figures show per bushel costs higher than market price, making wheat farming a doubtful or loss making pursuit for many farmers.
The Empire Parliamentary Association reports that many immigrants support pre arrival clearing of farm holdings to speed settlement and production, though state led clearing would raise costs and burden farms. The piece also critiques New South Wales Early Closing Bill proposals and the inequities of after hours trading, noting government hypocrisy at Paddy's Market and potential impact on Sunday sport.
At Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce, 1927 officers were elected. J D Low was reelected president after initially declining, with R D Dickens and H B Sweet named vice presidents, M Cahill treasurer, and D A Murphy secretary.
Veronica Crowin and Aubrey Daniel Kirby wed February 16 at St Josephs Cassilis with Rev Ward officiating. The bride wore ivory beaded georgette and pearls, attended by her sister Eva Cronin. groom’s best man was Mr A Hurgets. After a reception at Margells the couple rode to Sydney and the South Coast. They will reside at Lorrimer Cassilis.
An advertisement touts Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts a nerve food tonic blend of calcium glycerophosphates iron carbonate capsicin and cascara sagrada. It claims to restore health for run down nervous anaemic and neurotic individuals and promotes a price of 3 shillings per box backed by the Heenzo name.
Mr Stevenson of M L CO will personally visit Forbes on Friday March 1 to promote the new SOFT-LITE Lenses by Litear. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at H J Fowler Chemist Forbes with Bir Wm Crookes and one piece Bifocal Lenses featured. Appointments may be booked with H J Fowler.
The suctioneering firm of Keane and Butler dissolved January 1 1927. I announce I am now carrying on the business as Auctioneer Stock and Property Agent under my own name to serve clients and the public.
J. C. Keane notes his office in the new building at Lachlan and Templar Streets facing Templar Street and invites visitors. He provides contact numbers Office 113 and Residence 8 with a box 18 address.
Grenfell advances electric light plans and invites tenders for hard wood pales. St Andrew's Tennis Club elected Rev Richardson president with W Armstrong treasurer and three secretaries. South Western Agricultural Bureau Conference held in Grenfell for three days to share farming ideas. Les McCabe reaches 1000 runs this season after 20 innings. Publican's booth for Grenfell races sold for £12 000. Grenfell Junior cricket team record shows 13 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws from 17 matches. Bowling ethics debated at church after minister references on the green. Good racing entries noted with 50 horses and 138 entries. Royal luncheon invitees to Wentworth for Duke of York visit. Mr I H Taylor buys Coragabal farm of 9600 acres. February rainfall matches same 15 points as February last year. Catholic Bazaar at Greenethorpe grosses £161 14 1. Bush Nursing Association reports year with £363 10 6 receipts. Severe fines imposed on Mafeking Gunn and Bono Bear for betting shop offences.
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