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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
8
An old article offers practical fly control advice. It describes flies as dangerous carriers of typhoid and other diseases, noting they breed in garbage and manure. It urges daily cleaning, trash management, and sealing food to reduce contamination.
Mr B Glover reports approval of commutation rates for harvesting labor with daily and weekly wages across job titles. Increases cover Keep Shoaf pitchers Brookers Tag Sewers and other harvest bands, drivers, stackers, checkers, and youths with varied per day or per week pay scales. Rates take effect September 1.
The Forbes council reports no money will be available under the Federal Aid Roads Act for Forbes main roads after the Main Roads Board ruled they fall outside the act. The mayor urged action at tonight’s meeting, noting a reply from the Main Roads Board outlining that only certain trunk or arterial routes qualify, leaving Forbes roads excluded from federal subsidies. A motion by Ald Thomson to draft a resolution for conference with the Local Government Association was carried.
The report discusses extensive street watering needs covering 961 miles 64 chains of road and the equipment required. It argues for a larger up to date water cart or motor truck with a tank to improve health, reduce dust, and speed up watering during hot weather. The council considers cost of paving and fuel options and approves inquiry into mobilizing a motor lorry for street watering and related undertakings.
Opening display showcases ladies and children's frocks in plane satin and georgette, distinctively fashioned and attractively priced for spring 1927. Influences include модные trims and tailored shapes, inviting shoppers to explore affordable new styles.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs A Prescott and Rankin Street with unclear references to Towhery Arti Noletitk and Puro Stik and colors described as Micu Bathantee.
Mr Ded of Orange announces a next visit to Forbes for eye care with plans for appointments at Kapton's Pharmacy. The piece recalls Forbes history and features a detailed account of local development, sheep shearing at Warroo, and a wool processing shed described by The Advocate.
A July issue notes public concern over unqualified canvassers pressing for lauren and eye testing. It cites Menitety’s stance, NAB optometrist members, and Darner & Co. of Sydney, with Stevenson MLC set to address residents and disclose examination standards at Powier’s Poarnincy on September 30 from 1 am to 8 am.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an advertisement mentioning tailoring services for relatives and a sale of wine. includes garbled brand names and unclear offers. Entities are unclear due to unreadable OCR.
Advertising blurb touts W. H. Forbes as leading painter and decorator in the area offering practical house painting, general estimates, and humality for all work. Includes stray garbled contact hints and an address for Brown Browol with a phone listing, typical of local trade ads.
The readable text shows scattered advertising phrases and business names in Sydney including agencies and printing notes. It mentions firms such as Sadou and couch Ltd and Back Atreet at 16 Pines Cop with partial addresses and vague service references. The fragmentary layout resembles a bulletin of promotional lines rather than a cohesive article.
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