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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
12
Shelled peanut production in Java and Madura during the period reached 368 million pounds, compared with the 1931 27 period average of 995.5 million pounds. A separate item notes brief hallstone marbles visit to Cecil Sye at Orionnell Hood on Monday afternoon with little lasting damage.
A magistrate heard a case where E. W. Venables sued John Day for detention of a Ford motor tyre carrier hired May 1 under a hire purchase. Day paid a deposit but failed on instalments. later the vehicle was returned with a missing tyre carrier part. Judge Arnold ordered Day to restore the property and pay costs and expenses.
Government plans to improve seed quality for prairie farming through a new seed cleaning program led by Misgregee representatives and the Seed Growers Association. Officials expect rapid progress as the gland joins the Rominton development and ministerial support is noted.
The Irrigation Commission asked supervisor architect Mr. Renshaw in Cowra about when actual work would begin on the Wyangala dam. He said no definite or approximate date could be given because it depends on completing the cofferdam and meeting conditions. The cofferdam work is hampered by river floods and the wall has progressed. Once three dam walls are in place the foundation at the enclosed site can proceed.
The beacon stands atop the new State shopping block, 220 feet high, funded by Union Theatres Ltd. The Prime Minister Scullin will open it at 7 40 pm on Saturday November 20. A display flight by Erle Chaseling and Vallance will mark the switch on with fireworks and a guided light show.
Hedgerabong native Mr Mibbeliel receives high marks after returning from penal service. He secures a top grade in one section and challenges for another in the Petty Sessions notice. Equity Wt Clempnte m4, Dankrapter, Pro erty and Dbyne Rew.
Fragmented text references a cabinet, defense matters, and a ceremonial announcement by leaders including Captin Ceottrey Hughes and Mr Scullin. It mentions an October event, wedding invitations, and various logistical notes, but sentences are garbled and many proper names are uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR sentence mentions the Department of Agriculture and a recognised organisation in Macmite with unclear details. No clear event, date, or names are readable to form a coherent summary.
An Australian art union announces prizes totaling £2,675 including a £1,060 diamond necklace and a Hudson and Keto sedan car. Tickets cost shillings, with draws on December 21 and notices to winners by wire. A portion funds Deaf and Blind children, plus other gifts like furniture and jewellery.
Motor lorry for hire by day or night offered with estimates by Forbes. The notice promises service across classes of work and invites inquiries from potential clients seeking temporary transport or haulage.
Advertises Orient Line steamship routes via Colombo Suez Port Said Naples Toulon Gibraltar Plymouth on ships Umunsay Orontes Orama Ormonde Orsova Orvieto with schedules Dec 7 to Feb 16. Fares list Sydney to London First Saloon single £100 return £176. Second class £38 return £64. Local agent Edward Weaver & Co Forbes.
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