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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
6
Advertising copy touts WIN HEART as a miracle washing tablet that will not injure delicate fabrics and makes laundry easier. It claims hands will stay soft and white with no rubbing or blueing, saving time and wear on clothes. One packet yields four washings, with instruction, sold by Associated Brokers, Ltd., 61 Market Street, Sydney.
Bathurst Show exhibitors Messrs Ingrey Bros win 13 firsts and four seconds. Hodge marries Edith Russell at Grenfell Adj. Cross officiates. City traffic grows, council proposes mid street parking. Rev Norman Cooke inducted as rector of Holy Trinity with welcomes from local clergy. Greenethorpe Producers Mill directors plan share registrations, 3000 shares applied. Back to Grenfell films draw crowds. cost about £107 with £40 raised locally. Lindeman Cup final set for Cowra green. Grenfell Primary Pals fund, officers elected. continental in November. School prayers debated. clergy invited to instruct. Misa Mainwaring and Victor Fitch wed at Harden Grenfell. Rifle club and Anzac performance. E. O. Allen places well. Shire Clerk Gov Cousins improving in Lismore. Skeleton report unconfirmed at Pulla booka.
A promotional note claims Heenzo cough mixture reduces bills for thousands of Australian homes since discovery. A bottle added to hot water with sweetening makes a ready family supply for coughs cold influenza and sore throats. Jubes named Heenzo Cough Diamonds are also offered.
For men who seek daily wear socks, Austen and Prat tey offer high quality all wool socks at a low price of 1 shilling 6 pence per pair.
Government notice advertises land for sale in Forbes district including North-west Ooma settlement area and two farms. Farm A covers parts 78 and 79 about 320 acres valued £1260 with deposits and instalments, plus stamp duty. additional parcel about 1149 acres valued £1290 with separate charges. Improvements listed, water stock tank, and survey adjustments expected. Also Homestead Farms offer block of about 450 acres in parish Cumbitowa with capital value £1631/6 and annual rental £40/16/8 plus survey fee. land largely level with potential inundation near eastern end, suitable for mixed farming. available 16 June 1924.
The joint secretaries announce a Maitland Memorial to honor Sir Herbert Maitland by expanding Sydney Hospital. He served as honorary surgeon and trained many students, performing over 4000 operations in ten years and saving many lives. Subscriptions should go to the Lord Mayor or banks, with a closing date of 31 May.
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