17 May 1918
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
1
City officials and Mr Herbert J. Rumsey urge expanding home kitchen farming and urban food gardens to increase wartime food production. They argue residents should grow vegetables and small grains at home or within a thirty mile radius to conserve imports, support Allied needs, and reduce strain on shipping.
A historical department note discusses dairy herd production and averages per herd. It mentions potential failures and policy questions about permits. The readable text is fragmented but centers on herd productivity and regulatory considerations.
A verbose 19th century critique argues public schools shape youth through strict discipline and religious teaching. It posits that freedoms and temptations in schooling generate rebellion, while moral guidance and athletic work fail to curb vanity or curiosity.
The Worwich and Lordor Accident Insurance Association promotes coverage options including workmen’s compensation and personal accident policies through Frathc & Co. Terms apply on application.
The fragment lists the City Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Sydney with head office at Pitt Street and temporary premises at Hunter Street. It names Allan Thomas Hughes chairman of the Board of Advice and Rodent Kerm as manager. It shows a financial position section for December 1, 1906 with carry forward funds, subscribed capital and other figures, though the entry is garbled.
Ed Weaver and Co along with Scottish Union and Wa Ta Chott advertise life and non life insurance products. They list policies covering dwellings furniture stores stock in trade buildings crops and more with workmen’s compensation and accidental cover. Funds of ten million pounds are cited in the notice.
JALGETY and CO. deal in wool and wheat and machinery. SICHOLSON and MORROW advertise Faro Implements. WOLSELEY tools and HUNDLE CHAT cutters are mentioned with VICTORIA INSURANCE No 110. This fragment notes trade items and associated firms.
Slogan focuses on appearance and workmanship in clothing. Emphasizes quality materials and skilled craft. Mentions custom tailoring and attention to fit, with a nod to professional image and customer correspondence.
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