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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1936
Page
3
A government push plans a defence unit expansion in New South Wales to curb unrest and boost security. The move targets rural and urban areas with new patrols and increased oversight. Local communities voice mixed reactions amid mounting concerns over civil liberties and cost.
The report outlines wool trading across districts with assessments from Western and other regions. It notes prices, bale counts, conditions, and buyers including Mill, Cham, Smits Gurley, and King Morrow with mentions of Upper Hunter and Moree districts and specific bale brands and grades. The summary reflects market activity and export considerations amid evolving trade policies.
The small debts case listed for hearing was postponed on the application of Mr. H Maloney solicitor for the Blaimelit. The defendant had secured work and a one day postponement was granted to October 20 with Forbes court not sitting that Tuesday.
Brigadier J DL Richardson of the 1st Cavalry Division will visit Forbes on Sunday October 11 to inspect the centre and present the Efficiency Cup to Forbes troop. The ceremony details are listed for local officials and troops.
Land ballot entries at Brewarrina were announced with Mr W S Barton and others noted as successful applicants for two locks of land on Tunaday. W Mayor of Minefelta Bourke served as first choice for the second block. Final details and eligibility appear pending further processing and verification by the Western Land Board.
Printed and published by Jack Guthrie Taylor of Clement Street Forbes for The Forbes Newspaper Company Limited at the company’s office Lachion Street Forbes.
The article guides on raising seeds and cultivating climbing plants for shade in warm homes. It describes suitable species, such as canary creeper, and outlines sowing, transplanting, and care steps plus tips on positioning, watering, and early growth to ensure sturdy, sun-tolerant vines.
An Australian-made focus advert promoting Qualcast lawnmowers with mentions of foreign-made alternatives. Highlights Care Australian-made models HH and Super Seven as better and cheaper options, ready at leading hardware stores with recommendations.
The turbine steamship Taroon a twin screw vessel built by Alcomnder Stephen Vie Sain for The Tuamanian Steamers Proprietary for Melbourne to Tate mania service. It features Exide marine batteries for reliability and a low voltage emergency lighting system noted as Reepalite TM. The battery system is designed to be ready with minimal action during a plant failure, ensuring continued emergency power.
Prices and market notes on various seeds including Japanese millet and sorghum listed by a postal address. The ad mentions seed types, weights, and fluctuations with references to government supervision and delivery terms. The fragment cites box 36085 and P.O. Box in Byday.
An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for pimples and dull skin. It claims internal cleansing improves the complexion by purifying the stomach and digestive system to prevent skin eruptions, appealing to women seeking beauty and youth.
The Marine Arcideot shows claims paid exceed 122 million pounds with policy totals reaching 13 million pounds. Local agents Moore Brooke and Co. manage crops stocks fencing and livestock insured against bail risks in regional operations.
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