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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
1
Desert Gold and horses like Matter Grey compete in a multi race card at Canterbry Park. Event details mention the Mauwotie Stoke six furlongs, later notes highlight Cape notchers and Randwick plans, with owners and committees debating restrictions and future trips to Australia.
A fragment advertising a menthol remedy for catarrh promises relief from nasal and throat symptoms. It claims home treatment yields quick improvement with inhalation and mouth smells, offering purchase through a local chemist and free postal delivery from a Sydney pharmacy.
A vintage patent medicine claim recounts Wonders Wout applied for neuritis and rheumatism with testimonials of relief across multiple cases. It details ingredients and purported effects on nerve pain, inflammation, and tooth ache, positioning the product as a universal remedy.
Important change of business lists a new agency for Hay WU NeF and stock station agents in Forbes with affiliations to J. Keane & Co and Commercial Union Life. The notice mentions Mutual Life and Citisonn and references products Sweep Dip and windmite equipment. Stock and property lists available on application. Correspondence details provided.
Royal Commission on Commonwealth land tax questioned pastoralists about losses and sacrifice. Witnesses claim many original holders left western districts. one property sold for far less than spent. Critics say low rents and taxes deter investment and threaten future holdings despite government support.
The monthly gathering of Horce Shire Council in Codel heard attendance by President A Jt Wilcox along with the clerk engineer and Nha Tishedar. Correspondence from Waugnola shire and Department of Lands outlined funding for road and yard works. Motions requested water reticulation at Canowindra and engineer-led road works with estimated cost around £90. Meeting adjourned with next date noted.
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