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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1931
Page
4
A Victorian reader argues that after a year under the Beallin Labor ministry Australia faces worsened economic and financial conditions. He criticizes tariffs, mismanagement, and delayed reform, urging reduced tariffs, end to embargoes, and a shift away from socialist interference to revive prosperity.
A fragmented advertisement from Lachian Street for Craft Print and Advote offering weekly specials and advertising services. It mentions letterheads statement forms and business requirements with a post officeCarlage reference and general tuning and printing services.
Market reports show an upward trend in stocks and strong livestock prices. Prices for sheep and lambs rise with cattle rates improving, while buyers at Homeburg and Winchcombe note firm prime boot and good heifers. some figures indicate prices around seven six to eight per head in several categories.
Wool prices advance across grades after a period of disparity with strongest gains in fine merino fleece. Overseas exchange supports above pre war parity, yet Bradford tops remain below earlier highs. Despite improved outlook, total supply tightens as manufacturers shift to wool and fiber. Sydney sales upcoming on March 26, April 20, and April 25.
A historical snippet references Misa Alice Whitney, a reputed beauty doctor, promoting a bay rum formula sold by Orlex Compow ingredients at a low price. It mentions applying the mixture twice weekly and hints at ongoing personal use and a sales offer at a venue called Guermiata.
Historical notes discuss a long controversy over whether white cedar berries are poisonous to pigs poultry and other birds. Early tests suggested ripe drupes and bark may harm livestock while green drupes or shell and kernel are harmless. Caution urged pending South African findings on fowl toxicity.
A testimonial from Mr. G. Hampton of Forbes credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with curing his backache and kidney trouble after long suffering. He describes stiff, painful back movements, headaches, and dizziness, and notes no return of symptoms for two years. Pills are sold by chemists and stores. beware of fakes.
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