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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
10
A printer's firm reports troubles collecting from a customer who avoids payment by placing bills in a waste basket. After sending letters and threats, the customer replies by mocking the method and describes a monthly ritual of drawing bills blindfolded to pay accounts. The exchange ends with a defiant stance on their billing practice.
Goldabeoush Mort and Co report a market with 25 232 sheep and lambs. Prices show 10 percent lower overall, thin on light cattle and veal, prime steers 28 to 27 shillings per 100 pounds, prime bullocks 21 to 22 shillings, vealers around 30 shillings, and various grades for cows and heavy stock.
William Daniel Treacy, an accountant from Parkes, claimed the revolver was bought to shoot Jock Garden when questioned by Constable Trevillian on May 2. At the Commercial Hotel Trevillian asked if he possessed the revolver. Treacy led him to his room and showed a loaded weapon. The defendant said the remark was a joke and Maguire pleaded guilty to Treacy’s death. The PM noted penalties under the act. Also, a water cyclist was awarded 70 damages for a road skid on a poorly laid Bristol street.
This column urges gentle soil cultivation in autumn to boost air penetration and root growth for pansies roses and other flowers. It warns against deep cultivation to protect feeding roots, praises Japanese iris varieties and emphasizes rich moist soil morning sun and regular watering. It discusses hardy perennials Geum and Ranunculus, recommends proper tool maintenance and hints at bulb care for Nerines and spider lilies.
A fragment discusses al ta Peeks and ats fam, mentioning a fall and ether skein ideas. It cites Pilla for Plana as a method to guard plants against damage, notes hot weather, and suggests rockeries and maritime decor for contrast and charm.
An old notice promotes garden offers with free roses in white red pink and yellow, a fruit tree package containing one of each apple apricot nectarine peach pear and plum, and mixed flower seed packets for one shilling. Oranges lemons and cherries priced at two pence each.
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