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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1938

Page

2

School notes and cricket match end in tense finish

Truanting concerns rise as cinema outings lead to trouble for younger pupils. Girls from the previous section attended an Exhuewian Lepr t ment instruction at baths. Cricket match Forbes vs Grenfell ends with a dramatic finish as Grenfell edges ahead by 1 run. tennis doubles see Grenfell prevail.

Ewineming Portey Grenfell Gil Porkrs Aimee Forbes Otterly Dutid Cgirenfells Owerem Forbyn U4 Herbers Seth

G W Lee Herbalist Opens Clinic and Next Visit Planned

G W Lee Herbalist announces a permanent consulting room in Welcometreet Parkes and lists a Forbes Fortnightly appearance at the Commercial Hotel. The next visit is set for Thursday April 14 with a note to write if attendance is not possible.

Welcometreet Parkes Forbes Plene

Fables and Facts From a Curious Northern Wages Tale

An eclectic, fragmented narrative questions wage increases for the Northern Territory and mocks health claims. It mixes Dr Cecil Cook, cricket anecdotes, and comic asides about beer, incentives, and theatre patrons, ending with a breezy, satirical tone.

Northern Territory Cecil Cook

Correction in Small Debts Court case misnamed party

A correction notes that the defendant in the Small Debts Court case was misidentified as EL Ablett. The true party is Adams of Orange, not Ablott of Barwin Girect, with the balance on furniture discussed. The error arose from doubtful local court records and property spellings.

A. Ji. Williams & Co Ablett EL Ablett Adams Howe Hagren Orange Ablott Barwin Forbes

Wonderful Floral Display At St. Andrews Flower Show

A Friday flower show and Scotch tea at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Forbes celebrated a vibrant display despite drought. Dahlias and zinnias impressed, water supply praise echoed by Rev Jas Goudie, with interchurch support and a lively community turnout.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Forbes Jas. Goudie Parkes

Unclear local tale with sailing romance and odd names

A garbled account blends a comical romance on Lake Forbes with a dog and canoe scene involving Freddie Preddie and Jessie, then shifts to track prep for Lie AJC Easter meeting. The fragmentary text notes watered turf on the Rendwick course and a drought complaint about irrigation.

Hood Fred Freddie Freddie Jott Preddie Lake Forbes Tintin Jase Jessie Randeiek Rendwick Ant

Parkes area notes a flood of hospital and social events

A long local column details hospital stays and returns, visitors and departures, and social gatherings. Meg W Hay of North Fill is tithed to the District Hospital week. Several residents of Parkes and surrounding towns are mentioned as admitted, discharged, or visiting the District Hospital or private facilities. Many in-laws, weddings, travel plans, and church events fill out the quiet week, with multiple names and places including North Fill, Bribbaree, Forbes, Condobolin, and Sydney.

Meg W. Hay North Fill District Hospital

Wedding of Elimbeth Cole and Harold Grigs at St Andrews Church

Elimbeth Mercia Cole eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Cole Browne Street and Harold James Grigs only son of Mr McKersle and the late Mr A Griggs Forbes were married by Rev J H Comtello at St Andrews. The bride wore navy crepe tunic style and white. Bridesmaid Miss Bery Griggs wore matching attire. Best man was Mr Frederick Cole. Reception followed at Mr McKer Ble home with about 38 guests. Honeymoon in the city two will tour Forbes after.

St Asthews Bery Griggs Frederick Cole MeKer- Ble Mrs. Cole An Moktersie London Forbes

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