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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
5
Norwegian civil engineer B Holm-Hansen invented and patented an electric harpoon that kills a whale on contact. Tests show rapid death with retained carcass, reducing effort and cost. The Electric Whale Killing Company has formed in Norway to market the device.
In Grenfell rural discussions, the Rural Industries Board urged extended aid for farmers expanding acreage while limiting seed wheat payments. Mr Tom Filey departs Grenfell for Mittagong after service with a motor garage. Local sports saw Grenfell Juniors win the Grinsted Cup and a Red Creek vs Grenfell Seniors match scoreline. Hospital plans include a December Grenfell visit by the Chief Commissioner to discuss building alterations.
Forbes Returned Soldiers' League branch reports rising demand for aid to distressed diggers in October. 28 recipients valued at £12 14s 3d. Committee notes funds tightening as relief caseload grows, with Be Neville Society and Be repatriation authorities cited.
Stock and Station Guidebrough Mort and Co report Flemington sale of about 31 000 sheep and lambs with yarded stock and varied quotations on heavy wethers ewes hoggets and cows. Winchcombe Carson notes overseas criticism of Australia cutting wool offers but prices show buoyancy in London and Melbourne with recent firmer tones amid drought affected lines and merino fleece softness.
Mrs. T Daley, 44, native of Western Australia, died at Grenfell Hospital after a period of ill health and a suicide attempt. Her funeral, held at Goolagong Church and cemetery, was one of the district’s largest, with Fr Lynch officiating and Mr Thomson arranging. She leaves a widower, sister, brother, and many friends.
Be sold at Ltd. at last week's sales. Mr Dr O Shea's ashred brought Lagd. Lambs from Walsh Bros. averaged 19 9 at Flemington. Mr Geo Wright tracked 1200 lamba to Victoria last weekend. Visitors include Ber geant and Mrs Ryan from Grafton to visit Goolagong Tiler. Mr and Mrs Lawson spending a week with relatives. Mr W Haydon purchased a ax sedan Chev from Eugowra Motors. A bright function at Nundendera Sunday night for Mr Yeo's birthday. Wright Winlora attended from Cowra Forbes Grenfell Eugowra, happy time. Wattamandara defeated Goolagong for the Brown Cup. Knights of the willow hoped to win next Sunday.
Wealthy antiques collector John Peebles purchases an ancient revolver with gold bullets and a mystery unfolds around Andrew Ogden who is found murdered with a dagger in the neck. Luther McNair the detective rekindles the case, while Peebles and Ogden's son face suspicions and betrothal links amid a romantic mining era backdrop.
A £20 reward is posted for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing stock at Wandary. The sheep have ear marks with a W on the back, and a cattle brand is Spyglass. The notice is signed WALTHER H. R. STITT.
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