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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
1
Readable motions urge pay scales of four pounds per hundred sheep and double rates for rams and stud stock. Other items seek four pound weekly wages for shed hands plus keep, four two hour runs daily, branded wool, improved hut and sanitary provisions, and new enforcement rules for day labor.
The N W Minister for Public Health warns influenza patients against bed rest relapse and heart risks. A Wonder-Wool wrap sewn inside the singlet is advised for at least fourteen days to retain warmth, boost circulation, and protect against seizures and complications.
Mesara Bedford Taylor Weston Ltd of Orange and Wellington report property transfers totalling over £120,000 in recent weeks. Sales include Amber Down, Nandillyan Ponds, Dhy Robin near Dunedoo, Gur ryowen on the Bell River, and 9000 acres at Coona barabron, with most transactions direct through the firm and praised as highly satisfactory.
The list shows September actions across several branches including Cowra Narromine Canowindra Kelso Koorawatha Wellington Gilgandra Orange Dubbo Grenfell Mogatdale Nyngan with clubs hosting shows, hospital events, nurseries and social gatherings on various Fridays to Wednesdays.
Fire Accident Live Stock Policies issued to cover Dwellings Furniture Stores Stock-in-trade Farm Buildings Crops etc Personal Accident Sickness Workmen's Compensation and Live Stock Insurance at low rates Homesteads Woolsheds Barn Haystack Growing Crops and six classes of risks at low current rates.
The schedule lists Bathurst TC and Bathurst T.C events across multiple weekdays including Monday 20th and Saturday 22nd. Other clubs include Orange JC and 2.C on 12th, Millthorpe JC on 16th and 19th, Nyngan Hospital RAC on 10th, Warren J and LC on 26th and 27th, Mudgee DPC and DLC on 28th and 2%th, plus Central Western Plenle Boe on 28th.
The Lachlan Motor Garage proclaims itself the sole Dodge Bros. district agent. Cars stored washed and serviced by tradesmen at reasonable charges. Full stock of accessories on hand. Cars for hire available day and night. Phone 76.
Walter J Kelly and Co auctioneers offer stock and property lists on application. District agent for Dalgety Co Ltd promotes liberal advances and trust money lendings at lower current rates with Wool and block leasing options.
December schedule lists matches for Parkes FC Parkea J Kelso Ka Gh Gulgong T Forbes Forbes J C Gulgond TLC Pook Hil Trundle Woodstock Gileandra Nyngan Nyngan Gilgandra Kelso RAC and Kelso FC across December with multiple Fridays Saturdays and a few midweek entries, reflecting regional league play and a mix of club fixtures.
The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd reports funds in hand amounting to 77 138. Subscribed capital appears as 22412 500 and total security listed at 339 653. The figures reflect the company’s capital and liquidity position.
The manager of Jamalong Saw Mills advertises Cyprus Pine rough and dressed timber in any quantity and length with prices on application. Printed and published by proprietor George Washington Brownhill at The Forbes Advocate office in Lachiant.
The notice lists Standard Insurance Co of WZ Ltd fire cover forms including crop and stack fire, caustorm accident with special area policy, live stock and foal risk coverage. It indicates policy scope across fire, crop, livestock and related hazards.
A jumble of quips and vignettes includes wisecracks on optimism and forgetfulness, a restaurant debut note, childlike exchanges about baptism, a running gag with powder gifts, and a tale of a bombastic critic. The pieces mix domestic humor, wordplay, and a detective’s remark on meaning.
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