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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1929
Page
8
A light hearted feature mocks the era’s fashionable trends and urban wit as readers follow a playful piece about modern “mad-cap” youth culture. The column teases clever humor, noting entertaining details and witty social scenes with a lively newspaper tone.
Professor Russell Pyle head of physics at Wilmington College and his wife showcase automated home systems including motor driven devices to rock their baby Sylvia Ann and control garage doors lights and heating. The electric eye and automatic switches run the house with 1600 feet of wire and 60 outlets while Pyle, Purdue graduate, researches electricity at Ohio State University during leave.
An advertisement extols a beauty powder claiming to erase signs of aging and make a 26 year old appear 10 to 30, praising its long wear. It targets women with testimonials about “Claire” and a young look, listing a price of 2/6 for a large jar and claiming broad retail availability.
The NSW Government Railways outlines a double journey fare from Forbes to Sydney with limited return validity. A coupon attached in October 1929 will govern return travel within one calendar month, with tickets restricted to specified travel times and intermediate stations. Details from Secretary W Morrie are available at stations.
Winchcombs and Carson Cad report a dull half year in wool and meat trade with limited rate rises expected. The Continent and Sydney show mixed quotes as buyers take a cautious stance while U.K. imports and domestic demand influence prices for cattle, sheep, and bulls across regional centers.
Courteou offers attentive service with comfortable accommodations and quality meals. The brief notice highlights welcoming staff and a focus on guest satisfaction at this establishment.
The Municipality of Forbes invites applications for the position of Town Clerk. Applications must be accompanied by supporting documents and a £626 estimate of revenue. Preference is given to soldiers. The closing date is Thursday September 19, 1929, at 4 pm at Forbes Town Hall.
An auction notice from Norman L. Forbes Auctioneer Bimbi advertises the public sale of the Royal Hotel at Caragabal. The two story brick and wood hotel includes large front rooms, stables, a motor garage, water tank capacity of 20,000 gallons, and a full bar dining pantry kitchen and laundry. The property sits on the Murhensinekubingel line about midway for a hotel venture, with favorable terms and inspection arrangements via Forbes.
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