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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
10
An advertisement for a washing tablet promises gentle care for fabrics and easy laundry. It claims to replace soaking rubbing and blueing, reduce wear, and save money. The packet contains four tablets for four family washings, offered by Asaocintho Brokers in Sydney.
Seed wheat and early application details are outlined for several varieties including Allauter and Gresty. Promotion notes highlight student preparation for university, professional, pastoral, and communications studies at Lyon and Melbourne.
In a charged Tuesday court session Ah Tong faced a proxy plea for theft from two countrymen. Interpreters and nervy witnesses described a tense lineup as Ah Tong denied guilt while authorities recovered goods valued at £3 10s 6d. a separate case saw William Venables fined for speeding a car and another for drunkenness.
In a Small Debts Court page fragment Harris and Co with Bevelal F Horie and Co secured a judgment of 16 pounds 8 shillings 5 pence. Court costs totaled 7 shillings. No appearance was made at the hearing.
Fragmented OCR style note mentions a mix of phrases about black swans, a man by the beach, paying fees, crowds, and a “Winteras Merit FoxeTrat” with garbled terms. References to a peppermint cure by Woods appear as stray, unclear fragments from a historical clipping.
A New Settlers League session at the Council Chambers on Tuesday reestablished the Langue branch. Officers named for twelve months include President Te Semen hon, Secretary Att. D. J. Murphy, and Treasurer. The gathering discussed immigration, settlement, and a central agency in Sydney. Apprenticeship plans from Great Britain were outlined, with wages, deductions, and future prospects noted. Mr Henderson commented on conference aims and the country-wide promotion drive.
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney weakness. It quotes Mrs LeMroeave and others claiming relief after use and urges purchase from Foster-McCown Co in Sydney with price details and a reminder to obtain genuine DOAN's.
Canvas goods and related items including tarpaulins convoys water bags blinds tents and assorted extras are offered by Al Jeons at 27 Market Street Sydney Prmr our Birkmyre Co Specializes in Vines of Binder Twins.
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