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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
3
The Wirrinya district reports good progress from recent rains with feed and early sown crops improving. Further rain is hoped to sustain water supply as borers and pump issues challenge farming, and plans for weddings and building projects are mentioned amid the irrigation efforts.
An advertisement declares a faster headache remedy named Tower Pink Pain powders sold by chemists in Sydney. It touts a powder form that dissolves quickly and claims safe heart and digestion effects, with government protection and prices 1 shilling or 2 shillings 6 pence. It also says for influenza rheumatism backache sleep issues and general pain.
An advertisement fragment promotes a tonic claiming to remove grey hair and preserve looks. It references age perception, claims of effectiveness, and a department in Falmouth with a contact at 117 Pit Sty Syd.
Weather may improve as rain eases with wheat and grass responding. Tomorrow night at Gureni Centre a social event is planned and the Javeotlee WIL is expected to attend. The children look forward to activities at ul Ue Hall on Wednesday with brackets and fireworks planned. Local Ceunia players mention Garema team at Garou Mbxt Sunday for a good day of play.
A rough account describes government experimental wheat plots across various properties in Canberra and surrounding areas. Varieties such as Pade ratio, anil Meduration, Clarendon, and Morability No. are sown with little use of superphosphates. Operations were overseen by Mr Bartlett from the Department of Agriculture Bathiest, noting outcomes in yield and growth under late drought conditions.
The fragmentary page mentions football and tennis results with Goolagong and Eugowea teams, a short-handed Bugowra squad, and a next game at Kugowra. It notes a Catholic function near mid May, a charity supper arranged by local groups, and social events with Melos friends. A juvenile plans holidays. many colds are noted and warnings about rooms.
Community updates cover business shifts at Franks & Co in Dayton. Mr Loufe, a popular local figure, becomes sole proprietor as Trundle hosts cricket and winter rail events. A broken bow ship incident, a golf match setup between Forbes Trundle Candobolin, and school art league plans for new piano purchases are noted along with a meeting on public screenings and fund-raising efforts.
A fragmentary notice references J Jones and a local dispute at the Railway Hotel Hogan Gate. It mentions Kutly Ant Liquors of the Yeat and a General wad Brubulay Accommada. The text is garbled but hints at a proprietor and a car offering for day or night service.
Reports from Cadgelburth describe an accident involving a boy at a drill loge leading to medical treatment in Parkes. The town faced a hard fought football game between Bogan Gate and Condy Reverve with no scores in the first half and a lone Panda attempt in the second half. Local notices mention railway team visits, weather, and community happenings including trades, property sales, and upcoming events, reflecting a busy rural district week.
Local auctioneers F. O. McGauley and Co advertise stock and station agency services with listings including Warmers & Gruzives and products from Urat Wool Insurance and other firms. The notice mentions agricultural implements, harvester providers, and life insurance offerings along with stock and property listings.
Wyilong defeated Wamboyne 40 to 10 on the Wyalong ground as players held a strong rally by the late Naied Club Browall. Veterans like Gallagher and Vine attended the address, urging support for the Independent Life organization.
Vague notes describe unsettled weather and crop strain as farmers in Bedgerabong face hardship and shifting conditions. Mentions of Miss Spicer, local events, and a community gathering to discuss relief and hospital funds.
The notice promotes a motor cake type 40 market guide in Australia. It urges readers to read, compare, and choose from a selection catalogued to fit different budgets and needs, with a focus on ease of access in Sydney.
M D Hurley announces Hogan Gate hotel has taken over Well-known Hall and seeks public support for continuance. The hotel offers respectable dining rooms, excellent cuisine, modern accommodations with hot and cold baths, and livery service with phone access at Hogan Gate.
Wheatley and Hi Mill operate as general commission agents in Eugowra. The notice lists Machinery clutterbuck Tras Mottat Virtue Lid Stine Shearing, Austen Ol Enginek, Paton Thorne Mangrey, Victory Light and Farmers & trasiora Co op. Co. Ltd. Includes Mawner Harpia Machinery and block and property listing with contact phones 2 and 10.
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