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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
6
Fragmentary ad copy touts kidney pills and treatments claiming relief for middle age kidney problems. It mentions various brand-like terms and symptoms without coherent medical detail, alongside jumbled phrases and unclear endorsements.
The 1819 fallow competition held at Gunnine Gap saw Mr K B Rawson recognized by Agricultural Inspector Parkes and Mrs Mossop with a total of 1819 points. Team members included Dwyer of Dairy Park and co competitors from Legro and Mouldoon regions.
The article notes fat lamb producers facing uncertain prospects as market conditions change. Experts debate optimism versus risk, with some predicting limited supply and stronger demand, while others warn of volatility driven by external factors and evolving global conditions.
A Forbes Veature sale of cattle from Mr W J Marah in the local Cattle Ring saw several consignments reach strong prices. Bulls and heifers sold to buyers including Dutcher and Parke with values reported around 16 to 19 pounds per head and individual animals fetching varied sums. Agents noted steady demand and prices improving as the sale progressed.
A London dispatch reports German air attacks on hospital ships causing casualties among passengers and crew. Survivors say red cross markings were visible as bombs fell, with wounded and deaths among doctors and passengers noted amid chaotic attempts to aid the injured.
A garbled report details three odd traffic incidents with unrelated causes and a two year old boy harmed by a collision. It references injuries to a Mrs Morgan and a Maree Wien MF Willa Phaebony area as well as a dramatic overturning and a child harmed by a vehicle, all amid chaotic scene descriptions.
The Parmers and Grasien Go Ltd report a well attended Cowra sale with high competition for fresh shorn lambs and cross bred wether lambs. Wethers were strong but merino performance varied. prices ranged with substantial bids from district buyers. Separate notice notes Olympic Pool ticketing costs and season mood.
The article surveys 1940 Prefect utilities and design highlights including wall appeal and the renewed emphasis on comfort and safety. It notes commercial service walls, double-dip wheels, heavier tires, and enhanced braking, with attention to passenger writing and small adornments.
Mr P Dunson of Mudgee requested restrictions on wheat plantings while a motion to debate policy faced opposition. The Premier indicated the government did not favor wheat restrictions, citing industry security and recent conference discussions in Canberra.
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