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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
6
Suffer from eczema and itching? Do not delay proper treatment. When ore is not taken inflammation tightens and eruptions spread. Dosa's statement promises quick relief by penetrating to the skin. It is antiseptic healing and quiets irritation. Be sure you get Deans Cinkmant today.
On the range at Eugowra the Captain's Trophy shoot was held with two eight-yards targets. The event showed entries and results listed with several scores including 600 and 200 yards. Details are partially garbled but reflect a local outdoor marksmanship event with mixed results and participant names not clearly legible.
Three men were fined at Forbes Police Court for being in a hallway on licensed premises of the Metropolitan Motel on a Saturday in April. Prank White Norman Lawrence Buckley and Elwytt Smith pleaded differently with White and Buckley pleading guilty while Smith did not answer. Each was fined with costs after police evidence of their suspicious presence and motives.
Wirth Bros famed circus returns to Forbes for one night featuring Flying De Vares, Leotard Troupe, Three Brices, Moyedus Oriental jugglers, Moses Wirth novelty act, performing horses, ponies and trained pigs. 28 all star acts plus clowns. Afternoon animal feeding then eight o clock show.
The Brisbane wool market shows subdued demand with weak auctions renamed as animated trading persists. Prices hold near last week’s levels despite irregularities from dusty and thin lines as France Germany and Japan support activity. London sales due to close Friday the 20th may lift sentiment next week while exports expect mixed offerings through June with uprated quantities planned.
The Dubbo show featured G. Bassett and the Bassett estate as leading exhibitors in the fat lamb classes. Entries earned seven first prizes and five second prizes with multiple cups awarded. Criticism noted seasonal conditions yet praised the best fat lambs including Southdown cross and Border Leicester Merino crosses. The Liberal reports lamb butchers favor Border Leicester Merino crosses for export quality and notes prize winners across multiple cups and pens. The Advocate offers stationery services.
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