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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
1
A long recount of a government scheme to stabilize home wheat prices through a modern pooling system. It details licensing, storage, warrants, and distribution to mills and exporters, with Board control over delivery, pricing, and wartime style allocations. The piece notes government investigation and debate on feasibility and farmer impact.
Police say the sheep believed to be stolen and used as evidence in the Morton case disappeared from the custody of officers after a series of custody errors. Investigators traced partial tracks this Sunday and Monday, while the court consuls remain tight lipped as a November date for the hearing looms.
Police at Dead-end Fiend report the Forbes double murder case remains unsolved. Luigi Origtia and Mrs Ethel Wella were shot on Fitz gerald's Bridge near Conde bolin Road the night of October 9. Officials promise updates as investigations continue.
Market inactive for weeks as Feelies agents have not been informed with bulk and bagged wheat quotes. The plan indicates a document of one farthing over the last two days and offers only fractional pricing for new senetia grain.
The midweek ecompeti tion match at Halpin's Flat saw Colts defeat their opponents by a comfortable margin. Strong performances from N. Devan who took 6 for 19 and F. Reberte with 2 for 6 propelled Colts, while A. Rath top scored for the School with 46 and R. McKeon added 22.
A plan to form a herd production improvement unit in the western district faces mixed reception. A senior dairy manager, A. L. Astbury, spent weeks gathering support and proposed a minimum of 217 cows to test breeding methods for butter fat production. Some farmers show interest while others doubt the project’s feasibility and cost.
A garbled dispatch from London reports tentative diplomacy amid rising global strain. It notes discussions in Rome and London on alleged covert moves, with references to military deployments and upcoming actions, mentioning Tripoli and signals of strategic postures as officials seek a path forward.
The Far ben Bowling Club announces its official season opening on Wednesday week November 6. The event invites the public and prospective players, with a special general meeting at the club to follow. A programme of demonstrations and participation is planned for members and guests.
Opened by Mayor Ford, the General Motors 1095 motor show toured Forbes on Monday and Tuesday, featuring 24 Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, Vauxhall, and GMC vehicles. About 30,000 attended as 700 staff and officials oversaw displays and a formal reception in Temes Street.
A fragmented notice describes a speculative stock sale linked to Forbes and several entities. The text mentions holders and opportunities for buyers to stock up, with references to dates in October and various names, but the details are obscured by garbled OCR.
A curious 19th or early 20th century ad describes Charmogan Mee powder claimed to refresh beauty. It markets youth look with statements about skin, health, and a “big box” of makeup products, mentioning indole and related tones. The voice is playful and promotional.
An erratum corrects incorrect figures in a column. It states Der stone Meat Co. mailed to gremient number of shee at the Forbet salon on Ontoéher 4. Mr Tod Palow for TA Weld Lie announced 4040 as the largest number.
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