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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
4
Local trade notes tout Joboson's Baby Powder as the best habit forming product for babies. Advertisers claim it yields gentle care and easy use, urging households to try the powder for smoother routines.
Police arrest Jack Hamehard at West Orange after a long pursuit following his escape from Long Bay Gaol. He had hidden at his mother's house, made a bid to flee, and was recaptured by Sergeant A. M. Wells. The article also discusses government backed toward closer settlement via cooperative land settlement and building societies to finance homes, noting a growth in cooperative building societies and urging use of cooperative efforts for land settlement in the Lachlan Valley.
Ronald Victor Stewart of Cowra faced Cowra Police Court on two counts of practising as a veterinary surgeon without registration under the Veterinary Surgeons Act. The first offence dated March 18 at Cowra and the second around May 3 at Wynnefield. He pleaded guilty to both, admitting he treated dogs and received fees after attending horses for Dawes of Billimari and a greyhound race meeting. The magistrate ordered fines of two pounds on each charge with costs, and allowed one month for payment.
At a Sydney Worker’s Compensation Commission sitting a payment to the mother and sister of jockey Joc key Ted Gould was awarded. The death occurred on October 5 after a horse slipped at the Eugowra racecourse injuring Gould who died from a fractured skull. The commission granted £170 for mother and sister, plus £70 for hospital medical and funeral expenses.
Warner Bros releases a Cosmopolitan musical at Studio Theatre starring Marion Davies and Clark Gable. The production features 160 chorus girls, a comedy romance and thrills with a grand number Thousand Love Benga. Songs by Warren and Pajbin include A Thousand Love and Here Comes Chiquita. Supporting acts Ros Alexander, Glenda Farrell and Anne Nagel appear in Here Comes Carter.
An Australian reader is urged to submit farming problems to the Department of Agriculture. If not answered by the four publications, the department will provide personal attention from its experts. Write to Box 36a PO Sydney for a free copy of the List of Publications.
The piece urges cooperation between mothers and fathers to support Baby Health Centres. It emphasizes that joint effort in following Sister’s training and advice leads to happier homes and healthier children. It notes both parents share responsibility, with the Sister guiding care and management of the baby.
Prime Minister Mr J Lyons told the House that federal elections will be held on October 33 with writs issued on September 35 and nominations closing October 2. He said funding provisions are in place and Parliament is expected to be dissolved today.
Export of honey to Queensland requires a statutory declaration by the sender and a certificate by an authorised officer of the Department of Agriculture. Exporters should obtain the declaration form from the department, return it for the certificate, and allow time for apiary inspection and certificate procurement before consigning honey to Queensland.
Forbes owner wins at Harold Park with greyhound Daphanor in the Electric Light of 100 yards. Daphanor trailed early, surged to the front, and wins by a head as a 6/2 favorite. A sizable commission was placed on the winner amid tight finish and novelty.
Epringvale, recognised as a premier property in the Cugancdra district, containing 800 metres and long in the Gagnon family possession for years, has been sold to Mr. E. S. Lewis. Lewis will take over on February 10 as Mr. and Mrs. W. Gagnon celebrate their golden wedding in their old home on the approaching February date.
In August 16 collectors, led by Mesdames Crombie and Ford, gathered funds across town. The list names dozens of donors with contributions ranging from 1 to 10 units, including families and individuals such as E. J. Breck, A. J. Meagher, H. Fond, BR. H. Beddie, G. Bassett, A. Webster, Phillips, Stewart, Gunn, Fontes, Brooke, Buckley, J. Thomson, Sly, Reeve, Maidment, Mrs. Sweet, Kelleher, Mrs. Niall, Dr. Hele, Sister Garnier, Mulcahy, J. Woots, Grinsteed, Ryan, Kennard, McLennan, Thomas, Waldron, Pooley, Flannery, Mitchell, Knapton, Grimshaw, West, Smith, Davia, Pruner, Mitchel, Edel, Connell, Looney, Norris, Regan, Steel, Crombie, Murphy, Hunter, Weaver, Foeymoret, Walker, Harris, and Tate.
A group of Parkes and western New South Wales students travelled to Sydney for the combined SSW Priman Schools sports event at University Oval. The team stayed with host families, and trip costs were funded by the Association. The next meet is planned for Parkes showground on October 6 with contingents from Molong Forbes Condobolin Peak Hill and Tottenham.
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