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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

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Bookmaking duo charged at Cowra Court

At Cowra Court Alexander Michie faced charges for carrying on a bookmaking business without tax and Percy Stalner was charged as an accessory. Constable Roberts testified that on September 14 at the Cowra races he saw two bookmakers gathering, noted Percy Stainer's name, and observed a Treasury receipt produced from Michie's bag linked to Stainer.

Cowra Alexander Michie Percy Stalner Michie Roberts Percy Stainer Staines Treasury Fox Stainer Pdd Defendannt Treasury P. Stainer

Labor Leader Faces Difficulties as Prime Minister

The Labor Leader said he would encounter many challenges as Prime Minister but expressed hope that party support would help him overcome the problems. He cited the need for strong party backing to manage the duties ahead and stressed unity in facing national issues.

Scullin Federal Federal Labor Party Canberra

Bookmakers Convicted as Exchange Clerk Roles Revealed

In a court outcome, Steiner and Michie were found guilty of operating as bookmakers by using exchange clerks and cash handling. Details show tickets with odds for Sydney races and staged bets, with Bromhead noting the scale could involve 20 men with bags. Penalties included fines up to £60 and 21 days to pay costs or security.

Steiner Mr. Bromhead P.M Michie Bromhead Hreden

East-West Air Race Winners and Oil Sponsors Highlight Event

In the Hast-Weat Air Race excitement the Vacuum Oil Company Pty played a supporting role. Winner Mr Miller used Mobiloil while Major de Havilland and A Cunningham placed second and third and used Mobiloil. Major Havilland also posted fastest time with B Heath second, both using Plume Airpot tense Motor Spirit alongside Mobil oil.

Vacuum Oil Company Pty Miller Mobiloil Flea Major de Havilland Me O A. Cunningham Major Havilland B. Heath Mobil

Mechanized Grain Sifting Tubes Oats Through Mesh Conveyor

A detailed description explains a machine where oats are moved upward by a moving wire screen and heavier particles drop through. Lighter oats cling to the mesh and travel to a final standard product while heavier kernels fall away via conveyors.

Joe Enlivble

Red Cross Card Party Planned by Forbes Branch

Forbes Red Cross Society members plan a card party at Town Hall on Thursday evening. The event aims to attract a large crowd with mahjong and five hundred among games to be played and donations pledged for the relief mail effort.

Forbes The Red Cross Hebtge Thorne Ue Mail Nein

Waller J Kelly & Co Firm In Property Trust Appointments

A terse record shows Waller J Kelly and Company managing sales consignments for Dalgety and Company Limited with district agents listed. Liberal advances were recorded on wool and stock with Park Forbes and Peak HW involved in the proceedings.

Authen Sales Steehams Property Mertiey Ladiah Leet Parks Forbes Peak Dalgety & Co. Ltd

The Beauty of Chromoson Skin Cream Promises Youth

An advertisement touts Chromosan skin cream as a miracle product that slows aging, reduces blemishes, and makes skin look younger and smoother. It claims long-lasting hold on powder and dramatic improvements from first use, with a price listed as 2 shillings 6 pence for a jar.

Sienis Betty Akin

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A.M.L. & F. Coy. Ltd Alight Street Sydney G. Treharne Amlano Hawke’s Shoe Stores Banner K Rankin ST Chas. F. Orr Peasley Gardiner Rankin At— Fogarty Brothers Fogarty Bros Rankin Street Winchcombe, Carson Winchcombe House Bridge Street Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd Far Amer Bent St Mank Young Cedar Rapids Towa Mit McIne Sergeant Burke Alngine Stalner Wim Burke Percy Stulner MR. Hughes North Sydney Hughes Waller J. Kelly & Co Parkes R. & F. Heinke Templar St Jantzen West G. W. Blair Lachlan Street Peter Mitchell
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