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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1938

Page

8

Wool Report From Co Operative Sale Shows Strong Demand

The Farmers and Woolgrowers Cooperative Co Ltd reports on a Monday sale with 100 lots catalogued. Demand from French and Belgian buyers supported higher prices, with top lines from Moree region fetching strong returns, though some Central Western and Riverina wools were opening up and priced lower amid difficult season conditions.

Central Western Riverina Bourke Weeent Berawinnia Pastoral Co. , Pty. Ltd Wanniring Arcount Eisbora Pty. Ltd Yorkaire Germany Smnong Tinly Dnp Keve Tor Butler, Esq Fuley Esq Gunnedy Land Messia Rounlel Sievers & Gons Bundeira N. M. McFhillamy Forbes J. F Hall Ben Mackinnon D. Bassett Hawke and Sona A. Matukke C MacKinnon

World’s Record Wool and Wheat Exhibits at Melbourne Show

A wether owned by J C Carey of Glenfield Farm Yass reportedly weighs 2 pounds of wool, claimed as a world record at the show. The same exhibitor presented Boomey Wheat weighing 10 pounds per bushel, grown by J W Bode of Euchareena NSW, who also claimed champion wheat with 9.6 pounds per bushel.

J. C. Carey Glenfield Farm Yass McOrd Melbourne J. W. Bode Ns.w

Parkes Chamber hears plans for central tourist hub

A Parkes Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed a proposed Central World tourist hub funded by about 92 000 pounds with potential extra costs. Attending were Parkes and Dubbo representatives along with Western District tourism officials aiming to establish a regional tourism centre.

Canberra Hectic Week Amid Crisis and Flowering Spring

Canberra buzzed with a royal-invited crowd as Prime Minister Lyons delayed a sitting for a special statement. Sir Earle Page acted as Prime Minister for the fifth time, guiding Cabinet meetings and public duties, while Defence Minister Thorby oversaw military readiness. Wheat stabilisation and Commonwealth-State cooperation featured in discussions as MPs endured long travel itineraries and daily cable and radio exchanges during the national crisis.

Canberra Duke of Gloucester Parliament House Earle Page Iyecion Me Lyons Devonport Tas Mr. Lyons Earle Parge Privy Council GLC Lyons-Page Cook Menies Customs Defence Mir Thorby Australia Thorby HK. Nock MUP Country Party Leeton Goulburn Sydney Parken

Dubbo Industries Survey Highlights Local Secondary Firms

Figures presented at the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce meeting show eleven established secondary industries with an annual return of £87,000 of which £4,000 worth of goods are exported. Weekly wages total £690, employing 160 people. ten firms have been founded in the last 12 years. Data gathered with cooperation of local industries for decentralisation emphasis.

Dubbo Dobbs Lane

Storage and forwarding services offered in district depot

Alan Stirling Carrier and Forwarding Agent advertises storage with furniture removal and district depot services for Atlantic Union or Co. Petrol, Gasoline, Kerosene, Bitumen and Fuel. Otis provides 24 hour phone access at day or night.

Atlantic Union Or Co

Barraclough Optometrists Event at Van denberg Hotel

H A Barraclough Ltd announces a scheduled visit on Monday the Movember day from 9:00 to 4:30 at the Van denberg Hotel. The event marks the practice’s town regular over thirty years with music by Mr A W Webster.

H. A. Barraclough, Ltd George Street Sydney Porbes van Denberg A. W. Webster Gteyem Milo

Exchange of delicacies via Empire flying boats boosts trade

An Empire flying boat service between Sydney and Singapore enables rapid exchange of gastronomic delicacies. Mangosteens and Malayan flavoured fruits are shipped to Sydney and sold locally, while Sydney oysters now reach Singapore. Canned oysters were common in Singapore but fresh oysters on the shell quickly gained popularity as chefs learned to open them.

Australia Sydney Singapore

Estate of W. J. McPhillamy Probate Values Estate

The late Walter McPhillamy of Orton Park Bathurst died recently leaving probate sworn at 36096 pounds. The bulk of the estate goes to his widow with legacies of 100 pounds to Bathurst Presbyterian Church 100 pounds to Bathurst District Hospital and 100 pounds to the Salvation Army.

Walter McPhillamy Orton Park Bathurst Bathurst Presbyterian Church Bathurst District

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