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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
3
A garbled reminiscence to aging beauty and remedies, noting compliments on complexion at sixty five. The speaker recalls past medicines and practices, contrasting youth with aging and the perceived value of appearances.
Bedgerabong reports record rainfall causing river overflow and school disruptions. Miss Painfivtil, a long time teacher, resigns to move near Lithgow. community notes attendance changes. Tennis finals feature multiple matches with detailed scores among local players and teams.
Quandialla footballers with Grenfell won 10 to 4 in a Riverina fixture. The match featured a late rally, with Quandialla’s missteps sharpened by a tense half, while Grenfell led at halftime. Local events include a medical commission decision at Young and a Riverina Movement meeting in Grenfell.
An advertorial claim promotes Emerald Oil as a powerful germicide for varicose veins with rapid improvement. It urges readers to buy the original bottle from Forbes chemists via Knapton's Pharmacy and to refuse substitutes, promising quick healing of chronic issues.
A fierce storm brought heavy rains and vivid lightning, flooding swamps and delaying farming plans across the region. An inch of rain fell in thirty minutes, preventing a mail run and hindering travel to Cowra by motor train. Local holidays, convent events, and school activities were affected as weather disrupted routines and postponed projects.
From our own correspondent the Monwonga district reports weekly rain about half an inch, last week 1] inches, delaying sowing but improving feed supplies. The region sees milder weather and frosts that curb grass growth, while winter snow remains scarce. Miss N Myers of Warroo School left for vacation, and Miss N Consuble from Rylstone enjoys holidays here. Monwonga team prepares for Laneyrie Cup clash with Burrywong on Sunday May 24, listing players Simmonds, Hobson, Cole, Constable and others.
Rainfall last week surpassed two inches, delaying farm work as sodden ground pushes sowing late. Farmers hope several dry days to finish planting and harvest crops. Garema Tennis Club formed with new secretary. local cricket and tennis clubs report match results and upcoming practice cancelled by rain. Mrs Kingsland and son visit Garema. hospital and hall committee meetings noted with new secretary.
Mrs Bailey of Lower Clarinda Street Parkes praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after long kidney trouble and backache. She says the remedy restored health and strength, ending pain and dizziness. The ad urges others to buy through chemists and stores.
Cowra residents pressed for a government loan of £50,000 to install a sewerage system but officials rejected the proposal citing an inadequate water supply as the reason. The local All Peoples Party deputation urged consideration, yet no action was taken this week.
The fragment mentions Advocate and Graft Printers on Lachian Street and notes a need for dual Nene requirements. No clear event or action is described. Entities include Advocate, Graft Printers, Lachian Street. The text resembles an old business or legal notice fragment with incomplete phrases.
Notice warns that after a set date all persons trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without exception. It specifies removal of boreen or other stock without authority will be pursued vigorously under the law.
Warden C A Arnold ordered public auction of remaining Lachlan Mining Company improvements to satisfy lessees. Readily identified items include bricks boiler foundations timber and old iron. The sale caps a history of gold yields and closures dating back to 1806 with peaks in 1902 and 1903. The Forbes warden Mr O J Toovey will oversee the auction, valued at £5.
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