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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
3
An oddly garbled ad describes perceived youth and slimming efforts with medical claims. It touts Kruschen Salts as a cure all for digestion and vitality, urging readers to compare prices with city standards and promising improved gland and nerve function.
Forbes Hospital hosted a Second Wood Day event drawing local families and volunteers. The program featured demonstrations, health screenings, and patient stories highlighting hospital services and community support.
A second hospital wood day attracted a sizable turnout of relief workers, loaders, and ferrymen who donated fuels and time. About 30 volunteers aided operations, with meals provided by the board as workers sliced bread and prepared sandwiches. Numerous incidents occurred but no major injuries were reported. Donors of petrol supported the effort from several local businesses.
Reginald Amey sued Arthur Buttriss for £4 deposit on a motor lorry and £1 0 6 spent, with claims upheld. The case centered on forfeited deposit, spring and tube costs, and sale arrangements to Forbes after delivery delays. The court awarded the full claims, with parties presenting on price terms and repayment conditions.
The postponed case against Herbert Francia McGarry, 26, charged with vagrancy, was remanded for a week after he appeared before Mr. Meg Ryan at the Local Police Court. A related charge of false pretences connected to a food relief docket in Fifield last November was adjourned. Inspector Leones sought another adjournment, citing Detective Covetably O’Noell’s absence on urgent duties, while McGarry claimed bail delays and promised to appear next Tuesday unless the hearing proceeds sooner.
An analysis of Labour unity tensions and power moves within the Melbourne ALP gathering. Factional clashes involve Lang group plans, Garden and Lane exchanges, and opposition from the Federal Labour Group amid broadcasting and parliamentary maneuvering.
In a Forbes court case a truck owner claimed balance due after a sale to Lovell. Witnesses testified the lorry was kept, receipts were issued, and delays and miscommunications followed. The P.M. found for the plaintiff, awarding £6 0s 0d and costs, with the defendant ordered to pay further witness expenses.
The notice offers payment for information that will convict those stealing stock from Wandary. A sheep bar marked two swallow tails on the back of an oar, horse and cattle brands, spyglass, Walter H. Br. Stitt.
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