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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
4
A scanned old notice warns trespassers will be prosecuted for hunting or stealing stock. It also advertises household glue Jimmy the Granite for ornament repair. Additional ads promote Bugnet for roaches and Swamp for corns and warts, with prices and retail availability.
A Sydney chemist, Mr Frank Smith of 451 King Street Newtown, promotes a government protected pain powder and Tower and Pink Pain Powders sold only in original boxes at L/-, or 2/6 for triple quantity. Post free delivery to towns without stock. Powders ease headaches neuralgia influenza rheumatism back ache sleeplessness and general pain.
Mrs Lewis and Miss Stutchbury announce the purchase of Mrs Prow's Refreshment Rooms in Rankin Street opposite Manson and Co. The premises have been remodelled as up-to-date tea rooms and will cater for old and new friends with Cha leest Confectionery fruit home made cakes and cool drinks. Phone 122.
Many people suffer headaches dizziness and nervous trouble from eye strain. Temporary relief from pills masks the problem. Permanent relief comes from a professional eye examination and correctly prescribed glasses by Basber & Co Opticians after 25 years in the district. Their two sighted glasses aid near and far vision and they offer Dr Crooke's Nerve Glasses endorsed by medical professionals.
Mr. Gasser declares a business move to 277 Pitt Street Sydney between Market and Park Streets. He teams with James I Brown, formerly with LD, a wight expert to the Midland Hallway Department in England. They offer glasses at Sydney prices and fast repairs using modern lens grinding machinery.
Report of Forbes Jockey Club committee meeting notes profits from the show races totaling £1086 18s 8d and outlines expenses. Improvements proposed incl painting the grandstand and judges box. Admission rules and a £10 10s donation to Forbes District Hospital approved.
Jol Morphy pleaded guilty to indecent language in Templar Strut with a £1 fine or seven days, three days allowed for security. Patrick McAlister pleaded guilty to indecent language in Rankin Street with a £2 fine or 14 days and also charged with riotous behaviour after a struggle near the Albion Hotel. security £4 accepted and seven days to pay. An ad offers tailor made suits at the fine price.
At Bathurat last Friday and Saturday, 4000 to 5000 spect ons witnessed Beaten Stakes won by Play Girl with Nearly Under. Mandira redeems Orange Old toys for £100, a tense 10 point victory, while Donnie Pen Bene diction-Donnie Eleiv was edged in Lucknow Stakes. St Lawrence's and Bonnie Doot tennis groups saw Father Sexton’s team beat Bonnie Down 22 games to win. Bonnie Loon club hosted, with tea, as crowds enjoyed the outing.
Boxing card notes Stan Lowe of Cootamundra kept the state lightweight title by defeating Larry Jones of America in a 20 round bout at Sydney Stadium. Lowe won eight of the rounds, with dominant exchanges through most of the contest. Also referenced a fight where Stanley McBride knocked Jamity out for the first time on the Audt trailai card and McBride received an ovation after a late knockdown. A Bristwine return featured Georgia Menzies losing to Gilly Mingle in two rounds as Mendieta was knocked out.
Glowing star Beauford led early but Gloaming surged to win the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick on a heavy track. Time slower than record due to rain. Tramway Handicap attracts top runners. Loy al Irish and Fleuriste among strong contenders. Nominations, show program updates, and pocket programmes announced for upcoming meetings.
NSW government tested old cab seats and railway engines showing Jack’s Prep removes grease marks stains and dull surfaces. Use it on furniture carpets sinks and enamelware to restore shine and clean metal and vehicle finishes locally from retailers.
An old ad promotes REVVER HEALTH SALTS to cure bilious headaches by cleansing bowels and aiding liver function. It claims skin, breath, and health improve, with a price of 2/0 per bottle. Also touts Beaver Balts for clearing sun-damaged Australian skin at 4/9 post. Addressed to T. Knapton, chemist, Fordes, sole agent.
A reader asks for a soap recipe and learns a newly discovered acid ret that promises a perfect household soap at low cost. The notice advertises a soap making compound named Mivis with a price and agent address in Sydney.
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