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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1929
Page
2
In Bathurst district notes, rabbit inspector Steele warns of spread of rabbits amid fumigation and poisoning alerts. A western road sighting describes a girl with a Matilda cloak. Bathurst buildings including Royal Hotel were destroyed in a fire causing substantial damage.
A Mendham street Orange butcher uses boiling water and a kerosene fuse setup to trap flies at the shop door. The method is described as effective amid peak fly season and tied to shop cleanliness concerns. Nearby, a tree incident and a train stop are noted with brief details.
Miss A Adamsdams known as Mother and Grandmother claims a simple home mix can remove ten years from appearance. She says to mix one ounce Orlex Compound and one ounce Bay Rum in seven ounces water, apply twice daily until the shade darkens, and notes it does not discolor the scalp or rub off.
Parkes stock and station agents decided at a Council Chambers meeting to delay opening municipal sale yards until the New Year due to drought conditions and uncertain stock movement. Discussions favored the second and fourth Thursday of each month for sales while avoiding a clash with Dubbo. fortnightly sales were opposed and monthly sales were deemed sufficient until after the holiday period.
Agents discuss harvest progress and yard arrangements at Orange sales with plans for a mid January sale. Proposals include an overhead platform between yards and a sleeping caretaker's office, plus yard fees and stock handling rules.
A misquoted ad urges freckled individuals to try Kintho double strength cosmetic treatment. It promises to remove freckles and improve complexion with one ounce, purchased from a chemist, and guarantees satisfaction if it fails.
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