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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1946
Page
1
An advertisement describes four liver and kidney organs fighting infections and toxins. It warns of symptoms like headaches, backache, fever, and foul breath, urging readers to use Dr. Tse’s Indian Root Pills to cleanse body poisons and keep organs active.
A historical note references Great Peppermint Care as a remedy addressing coughs colds and influenza. The item outlines its use as a popular home remedy with claims of soothing throat irritation and easing congestion.
At Forbes District Hospital annual meeting only the secretary, Mr C R Hamilton, and a Press representative attended. The year ended June 30 showed expenditures exceeding receipts. The report notes changes to hospital funding under the new social schemes, free treatment in public wards, and plans for new nurses quarters and a power plant upgrade with public donations sought.
Delegates from the BSL congress in Sydney invited Forbes children to spend a Christmas holidays in Wollongong. Mrs Ledger said 60 children aged 7 to 14 could go in batches with guardians, fares paid by Forbes residents while Wollongong hosts provide accommodation and local sights.
Forbes residents and visitors anticipate the 154 Forbes Show with extended hotel bookings and extra pens. Officials, led by Secretary E B Weeds, expect record entries across cattle, sheep, and pig cups, more sideshows, ring events, and enhanced dust control. Special trains will bring guests from Parkes, and Mr Woods guides preparations with an army of workers. The Returned Soldiers congress in Sydney reported some unrest among delegates led by H Ledger.
At Forbes Show next week Memra C. Georg and E. Moran from the Commonwealth Loan Department will explain the new tax free Commonwealth investments. They appear at the mayor's request to discuss details with visitors and interested locals, with contact through the Forbes P. A. & A. Association. The event follows a tense congress atmosphere over Communist issues and debates on League membership.
A conference of principal councils from Parkes Forbes and Cowra met with Central Tablelands County Council to discuss water supply options and economic means to supply water to the county district. Representatives from Parkes Forbes Cowra attended, with Cowra arranging further talks in Cowra and local government officials coordinating. The notice mentions officials like Alderman Whiteley Holman and the mayor and town clerks, and hints at a future joint meeting.
Public notice invites residents to attend an informational session about investments and benefits. Attendees may submit questions on the topics discussed and related matters. The invitation emphasizes participation and inquiry.
The Forestry Department and Taupthin consortium plan sleeper production in Kempsey district using portable mills. Under amateur supervision, returned soldiers will be employed and only substandard logs will be used. Construction at Eve leigh Workshopa supports the sleeper project amid a broader state trial.
Forbes Times reports a minister holds reports on rival railway routes to Parkes and will publish a submission next Thursday. A Molong to Paroo line rumor may have cabinet support, with further cabinet discussion noted but not circulated.
The bulk supply at Forbes switched on Sunday with two abort failures within half an hour around 5 30 to 6 30 pm. All other services are operating and authority confirms normal functioning.
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