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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1929
Page
7
The advertisement extols Colgate penetrating foam that reaches beyond surface polishing to remove hidden decay from tiny tooth crevices. It praises low surface tension, the detergent action, and a chalk polishing agent to keep teeth white and attractive.
Twenty applications were received for the bandmaster post advertised at £208 annually. The Forbes Band committee, chaired by F L Crippen, plans to appoint a conductor and expects the group to match state standards. Local players are well acquainted with the candidates.
A chaotic report describes a major 109 mile amateur event in which Warrian Lew and Meld compete against the world field. The race, hosted by the Commonwealth organizers, unfolds under heavy long distance conditions with notable performances and commentary from Duntoy Company observers.
Fagan notes a flock of fourteen sheep shorn on the board with wool weight mixed. The speaker, J. H. Penguin, reports near-record rates and discusses conditions affecting wool quality and price. The scene covers Thursday to Saturday activities and mentions broader rural stock, including cattle counts.
The report notes a push to fund a bandmaster salary and appoint a bandmaster after verification of six applicants. It details bicycle race prizes totaling 400 pounds, with 75 and 25 pound cups, and outlines logistics for 440 riders, jury duties, and a schedule draft by a sub committee.
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