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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
1
Headlines report expected bread price reductions in Forbes with nearby towns like Parkes and Young Tyda seeing lower costs. Bakers cite scarcity and market pressures, with several shops cutting prices and the Master Bakers Association confirming a general move toward cheaper bread amid supplier tensions and industry concerns.
Fragmentary aviation notes describe a flight from Rangoon with heavy rain and low clouds. The aircraft landed damaged with undercarriage failure and required repairs before departure for a destination described as Seuabayi, with authorities preparing a line for future service.
Sydney Friday report notes Inez may announce that the Farmers and Share Association executive has advised members on harvest wages. The association will issue a declaration on the wage matter. The Strand Talkie Theatre headlines a first country screening of the Sinking of the Tahiti as part of The Trespasser programme for next week.
Health and Parks Committee of Forbes Municipal Council met with Forbes District Association on October 72 to review turf wicket and new pitch at South Circle Park. Association reps urged council to proceed with wicket and provide necessary top dressing and maintenance. Committee recommended granting permission under Ordinance 45 with conditions and noted council plans to consult nearby high and public schools about site use.
Sydney wool sales yesterday saw the greys Merino greasy wool fetch the highest price per pound this season, with awards rising as buyers paid more for greasy wool. Tad. per ibwae paid for greues Merino flow the highest price realia ed so far this season for greasy wool.
A man tied to the wheat industry offers a candid view on rapidly selling grain to avoid devalued prices. He notes buyers may lack funds this year and warns banks will limit advances, suggesting a quick turnover could secure better prices despite possible gains in quantity.
At a council meeting Overseer McKellar said the North Condobelin Road relief project showed satisfactory progress but bad weather now causes inconvenience. Operations were suspended until conditions improve after more than 40 men were employed at one stage on the job.
Alderman Dunn reports a new use for the wire guards surrounding municipal young trees. The guards, placed to deter hungry cows and mischievous boys, are now repurposed amid council discussions with Mr M. AO Sith of Henry Farm regarding the construction of a peak Verity leading to the wire.
Gas Manager Davey reported to Council last night that he tested and adjusted several meters. One meter ran 26 percent slow while others failed to register. This morning’s breeze sparked a collective sigh of envy among users whose meters were registering correctly.
A fragmentary report notes concerns about mining activity along the river banks and wells. It mentions alleged damage and a decision to prohibit certain access or actions, warning loggers and others to avoid coverage of the banks and the well.
Forbes L ter High School teacher Miss Jein Propeting underwent an opening operation for appendicitis last Wednesday night. Latest reports indicate she is recovering rapidly.
Federal Labor's executive closed sittings after adopting a plan to sub m it to the Federal Government for Bank of Australia credits to ease economy. It rejected Sir Otto Neimeyer proposals and urged overseas credit terms with balanced budgets and staged interest rates. The plan calls for bank credit release with government and private bank cooperation to boost industry and lessen unemployment. It also mentions civil servant salary cuts and resisting wage reductions, with opposition to the Melbourne agreement, and a full report was sent to Mr Scullin.
Acting- Heath Inspector Wellies confirms four scarlet fever cases in Forbes. The report notes nights and meetings but contains garbled text and unclear patient details, with no evidence of fatalities.
Wheat area totals show 109000 acres sown at Forbes State with 301 holdings cultivating wheat. Of the area, 91540 acres grow grain and 8489 acres grow hay. Overall state wheat cultivation nears record levels with significant hay production and a higher rate of spring sowing.
The Railway Department announces that after the Federal Arbitration Court set aside awards, 656 cleaners, 214 drivers turned to firemen, and 434 foremen will be restored to their former positions and seniority. They will receive back pay as if not retrenched.
Final acceptances for Tattersalls races list numerous entrants and abbreviations. Names include Hurley, Perrides, Drake, Potters, Bayerlad, Little Gift, Cleary Flight, St. General, Mulnshadt, Bill Jim, Smart Gan Fiyle Huandlinp, plus many others across events with times near 1 pm and 2 pm. The dense entry list blends horse names with possible trainer or owner hints in a crowded, period racing notice.
The Caulfield Cup field was shaping up as yesterday's transfer chatter suggested Whieullus would not run. Possible riders listed included Amounis, Soulton, Lineage, Kine, Quew, Alvan, Kenney Hadgers, Elley, Percival, Cragford, Para, and others, with multiple jockeys named for each horse.
The latest order of favoritism for Caulfield Cup places Amounis first followed by Crayford and Second Wind. The list names Gay Matinett Boulton Lineage Shadow Kings El Rey Kenny Lampm and others with Aluman King Quex Muratth Rev Dr Chapman and M conducting a week’s Mission at South Forbes FC Church arriving by service car last night.
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