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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
7
An evocative theatre program recounts a Wadnee day and Thursday showing of a film titled Tell England at the Stand Theatre. The narrative describes a crowd’s solemn reaction as a story of brave English youth unfolds aboard a transport ship bound for Gallipoli, amid grave war imagery and a sense of national pride.
A garbled OCR list appears to report prices and items at a local shop. It mentions Homann and Com, with figures like 34.10 and 0.38 per 10, plus references to road motoring and vacae ham, though many words are illegible.
A historical notice describes poisoning methods for rats and mice using a mix of poison with four parts of flour to create bait. It details bat forms, distribution in buildings, and the care needed to ensure effectiveness. The text also mentions that control relies on a coordinated effort and a committee to study highway costs and related regulations.
Parkes aldermen backed a proposal to press the government for sub-terminal wheat silos at Parkes. A conference of public bodies will be held to advocate the project, with a deputation to the Agriculture Minister to outline benefits for farmers over a wide area. The plan envisions two to three million bushel capacity, multiple branches, and reduced transport costs while sustaining local employment.
Weelong Staten under W J Hock ey manages wheat sowing on 1300 acres for this year. Operations begin Friday with 1300 acres sown, amid conditions described as challenging by local reports. Strong interest from Marcia and Shynes appears, as plans continue for late-season tasks and potential harvest outcomes.
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