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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
1
A man was seen climbing the fence at Vacuum Oil Co. depot Forbes on Wednesday night and starting a blaze amid thousands of gallons of motor spirit and kerosene. Police inquiries continue as managers warn against entry and matches at the gate.
A town hall meeting convened by Mayor Byrnes formed the Forbes Scouts Parents and Supporters Committee. Officers include J T Bassett as president and H D B Sweet as secretary, with plans for fundraising, improved facilities, and sending two boys to a jamboree. donations from Ken Ford and others were announced.
Thomas George Chesher faced two charges at Forbes Court for causing a nuisance by improper blood disposal and for failing to keep the premises sanitary. Health Inspector Press led the case with inspector Kenny, detailing blood splashes, decayed filth, offal, and foul odor from the killing house. Proceedings adjourned to October 29.
Mr W Howell of Urkes near Parkes announces he will stand as a Labor candidate in the Asharmaim selection. A longtime Parkes labor mover and campaign director for Calure at the federal elections, he has been organizer for the Parkes arrangement and serves as secretary of the Central Western Debating Association and the Parkes Debating Society, with the title of Justice of the Peace.
John McAneney of Oakwood faced charges for failing to show a travelling stock permit on a road near Trundle with about 600 sheep. Magistrate Arnold fined him £3 plus £1 9d costs after the PLP representative said he pleaded guilty. Denis Richard Pilling of Trundle, a first offender, was fined £6 with costs for trespassing on a travelling stock reserve where about 500 sheep were left unsupervised.
Mr J B Bassett reported being approached by ladies about forming an Auxiliary Hospital Committee at the Hospital Board meeting. Madame Peastey and Beddie said they would push the plan if the board supports it. President Byrnes called it a very good idea and helpful to the new secretary, and a meeting of interested women was approved.
A female defendant was fined £1 with costs totaling £24 after being convicted of keeping an unregistered dairy. Inspector Kenny prosecuted on behalf of the Board of Health. It was stated the defendant had been selling butter in the town.
Buffalo police deploy a white Dodge six sedan with four loud speakers that projects the officer’s voice over blocks. The car issues warnings for double parking defective headlights dirty plates and jaywalking while delivering traffic talks to thousands. The system aims to curb violations without public humiliation and has inspired other cities to consider similar campaigns.
Fragmentary textile catalog entry shows fabric types and yardage. Mentions striped Fuji silk and crepe de chine appears with yardage indicators like 2/11 and 8/11 yards. Article lacks full context or clear pricing or supplier names.
Mrs J Mandell, late of Sydney, proprietor, promotes a labeling service for liquor brands. Contact phone 224 for labeling and branding assistance.
A set of safety slogans urges pedestrians and drivers to cooperate and think before crossing or speeding. The article notes police approval of the Dodge Brothers six for its handling and traffic flow, with Meehrs Harden & Johnston Ltd as New South Wales distributors at 117 Flinders Street, Sydney.
A system listing outlines that estimates are provided for all classes of work and notes that a motor lorry is available for hire by day or night.
An advertisement touts internal treatment as the safe cure for piles with aMethod developed by Dr Teonhardt claiming success after testing in the United States It promotes Vaculoid tablets sold by chemists with a guarantee and nationwide availability The text also mentions a film developing and printing service by Kennard Leon at Kin Gtrest.
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