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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
1
A compact 19th century style column touches on curious examples of profit from non obvious sources such as matches and mustard, then shifts to surgical feats, courtly hopes for peace, and local river news. It notes a large consignment of moister and river conditions affecting fall season, with fishing prospects and weather hopes for a dry spell to end.
Residents urge a municipal public swimming bath in Forbes to ease summer heat and health concerns. A Education Department likely to fund half the cost, inviting Cornell to assess feasibility before next season. War news notes Romania and Italy entering conflict. the Allies prepare as German advantage shifts.
A brief notice references Chronic Chest Complaints and Woods Great Peppermint Cure dated January 6. It notes a patent or remedy claim and placement in a period publication. No further details on usage, strength, or approved status are provided.
A compact notice combines total accident data with live stock details including foaling risks and related insurance considerations. It records the farmer's money implications and highlights coverage scope, responsibilities, and risk factors affecting the agricultural community.
The company offers insured coverage for swellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and more. Policies include personal accident sickness workmen's compensation and live stock. Local agents Forbes.
Dalgety and Co Ltd offers auction sales across the state with stock and property lists on application. District agents Mares Forbes and Peak TT provide liberal advances on wool and stock. Trust money to lend at lowest current rates. Let us know your requirements.
Walter J. Kelly and Co. auctioneers of Parkes report financial details for December 1, 1906. The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co. lists head office in Sydney with figures showing paid up capital 47,500 pounds, reserve 20,250, balance carried forward 19,388, funds in hand 77,139, and total security 399,633 pounds. Alderman Thomas Hughes is listed as AP chairman of the board of advice, Robert Kerr as manager.
ED WEAVER & CO Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association offers personal accident, workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Insure with F. Rath & Co. Representatives available. Terms on application.
A garbled compendium of jokes and anecdotes from a village humor page. It features quips about couples, work ethics, gossip, barber bystanders, and a butcher’s sausage inventor, all laced with wartime economy references and social nudges.
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