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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1932
Page
3
Advertises De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a quick cure for bladder trouble and urinary issues. Promises relief in 24 hours with two pills nightly before meals. Claims easy, safe treatment, widespread trust, and varying bottle sizes with a money-back or satisfaction emphasis.
Shire President Herbert discussed weather and long service with an old acquaintance. He noted, after thirty years living on the creek, that he ought to know if it will rain, reflecting on the area's climate and local council matters.
The article reports on council debate over relief funding and unemployment aid. Mayor Byrnes and Alderman Sam discuss a rate funding scheme to fund work relief, with Forbes and the council seeking government grants and new loans. A deputation to Sydney is proposed to push both funding and relief measures amid high rates and debt.
Exide expands output to meet rising demand for light car batteries for Austin Morris Singer Standard Triumph. Exide offers reliable, long life batteries with freight and sales tax extra. Free booklet Taking care of your Pic tory available from local Exide dealer.
Forbes Council weighs a £7500 loan and a funding scheme to cover arrears, employ the unemployed, and reduce overdraft. Town Clerk Dempsey backs the plan as Mayor Byrnes and Aldermen push to send a deputation to Sydney to secure both grant and funding options. The Mayor and Town Clerk depart for Sydney to press authorities amid a tight financial squeeze for main roads work.
The Forbes Rifle Club hosted a week end sweepstakes shoot at 309 yards won by F Stitt with Kerr second and Delaney third. The event, under service conditions, featured a disappearing target and qualified for the Jack Shirvington trophy, with plans to continue at 200 yards next Saturday. Notable scores included My Miller 26 7 7, Crane 33 14 5, Britt 48 80 9, and Stitt 14 35 8 5.
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