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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1936
Page
3
A garbled report from the Grenfell Eisteddfod describes entries from Canberra and Geentell with uncertain names. The text hints at a dancing segment and a strong, almost overpowering energy, mentioning feverish activity and a peculiar sequence of events.
Local resident Mr Hugh M Brown of Croydon pushes to keep alive the Eugowra Parkes railway project. He recalls earlier efforts to extend the line from Eugowra toward Forbes, urging community involvement and public discussion.
The last council meeting had a bare quorum with Crs Cre, Per cival Butler Napier and Goonan present. They dealt with numerous district items including maintenance, road work, and community concerns, outlining next steps for local services and public works.
A fragmented report describes a despondent nervous woman overwhelmed by fatigue. It mentions weariness affecting daily life and a social comment about helpful support while hinting at a local figure, Mr. Phi Pile, and implied efforts to cope with distress.
Classified listing advertises Qualcast lawnmowers and spares priced from £60. Mentions foreign and Australian made models including Vekoto and Super Seven. Claims to be recommended by leading hardware stores and available for front bay display or delivery.
The article outlines charges against government policy on unemployment relief and wage taxation. It notes debates on the broader social service plan funded by general taxation, the role of a family endowment, and the potential shifts in state relief if wartime measures end. Representatives discuss equity and the burden on taxpayers amid economic hardship.
The article notes that worms cause subtle but serious harm in children with signs such as variable appetite stomach pains foul breath nausea headaches irritability around the nose disturbed sleep and unsettled bowels prompting caution if symptoms appear and medical advice is advised.
The first aim in treating worms is to destroy and expel them from the body. Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets followed by Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are recommended. If not obtainable locally, Comstock's Dead Shoe Worm Pellets can be ordered at 2 shillings per tin by The Comstock Co. Ltd., 23 Lang Street, Sydney.
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