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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
7
A reader notes that climbing roses bloom once a year in spring and should be pruned immediately after flowering ends. The text lists many plant names and notes various gardening habits, mentioning pruning timing and garden tasks.
A noisy excerpt shows advice on pot plant feeding and fertiliser tablets, plus notes on flowering varieties and care. It mentions Shepherd and Son Farm and Garden Seeds in Sydney and discusses plant health, waterlines, and methods to avoid overfeeding. It references The Scarborough Lily and various flower types while promoting ready to use fertilizer tablets.
Report on wool trade shows German buyers shifting from Poland and nearby regions to Australia for tops and other products. Prices for merino tops rise, exchange effects keep costs in line for Europe, while Japan's steady demand and cheaper wool support a hopeful but cautious market outlook.
Thoroughly renovate guaranteed Pisnos good fone quality in first class order £65 upwards £6 deposit easy terms write to Paling's 998 George Street Sydney for particulars or see focal Ageot.
A garbled federal election notice outlines a planned House of Representatives vote before June of the meeting year, noting simultaneous Senate elections. It references prime ministerial actions, regulatory steps, and upcoming dates, with discussion of registration, campaigning constraints, and procedural moves across agencies and committees.
Weekly market notes from Tuomas Fed Tat report buyers attendance strong for prime light cattle with sellers favored. Cattle yarding included mostly male crossbreds and Merino drafts. dairy cattle and springers quoted, sheep pens light with few prime stockers. market largely unchanged though some figures eased, noting specific bids for bullocks to £778, cows to £5 per 4d, heifers around £6 14s.
The Parkes Band led by former Forbes musician Prescott visited Forbes last Wednesday during a street carnival to support the District Hospital fund. Local figures thanked the band and mayor Thomsen voiced appreciation for the community support and friendship.
A mysterious device called OVO promises perfect egg preservation for poaching boiling or frying. Advertised as obtainable through wholesale groceries in Sydney and Newcastle, it claims to keep eggs fresh and usable, with recipes book available via ASSOC i BROKERS LTD at 61 Marker S.
A terse classified item seeks buyers or suppliers for clean waste bags. No contact details provided. appears as a short public notice or small ad fragment.
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