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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

4

Sherlock Holmes in Thrilling Film with Rathbone and Bruce

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce reprise Holmes and Watson in a screen adaptation of Lock Doyle play titled Sherlock Holmes. The plot features Moriarty as mastermind and a series of murders with daring deduction plus a romantic subtext. Bindio Theatre to show the film for three days starting Saturday.

Basil Rathbone Nigel Bruce Holmes Watson Sherlock Holmes Baker Street London Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Darryl F. Zanuck Sherlick Holmes Ide Lupine Alan Marshal Willem Gillette Conan Doyle Moriarty Doyle George Zucco Terry Kil Henry Stephenson E. ‘Clive B. Kennedy Bindio Theatre

Neutrals Caught Between Hitler and the Allies at War

The piece argues that neutral nations including Sweden and Norway face dire trade losses as German submarines threaten ore shipments. It cites the Altmark incident and Narvik congestion, urging neutrals to maintain stance while acknowledging pressures from both sides and dangers of war at sea.

Sweden Norway Germany Narvik England Balkan Italy Mediterranean Graf Spee Norwegia Geri Winston Churchill Hitler

Forbes Council Tables Costs in Central Tablelands Water Scheme

The Forbes Municipal Council reports expenses tied to the Central Tablelands Water scheme totaling £48 1s 5d. Debits include rail fares to Sydney and Canowindra, sustenance, and deputations to the Minister for Works and Local Government, with multiple entries for Mayor H. K. Ford and Town Clerk D. P. Dempsey.

Forbes Municipal Council Ald. Sanders Tabtelants Tablelands Water Bolieme H. E. Ford Conowindra HH. K. Ford HK. Ford Sydney Dempsey Rai Fares Vic Ho K. Ford Garcoar HK. Pord Canowindra H. K. Ford Meyer Bydnes Ws Nere Alewine

Forbes District Ambulance Meeting Details Collision Report

A Forbes Ambulance trip to Sydney ended with Superintendent Mr A J Wheeler crashing into a railway post on the return. The crew reported minor vehicle damage, insurance coverage, and a focus on a federal or board meeting held Monday night. Funds and donations from local firms were acknowledged, with financial statements presented and a plan to attend April meetings.

Sydney Forbes Ambulance A. J. Wheeler Downtoke Wywinkbers Mir Wheeler Nevels Mr Wheeler Arriig Wheeler Ll. Morin SSW Ambulance Transport Board Mir. Muir Crane Forbes G. J. Coles Co By. Ltd Shell OF Co Mir Sp Butta Sawmiller Timbeyit Buttrise

Rest House Cost Disputed in King George V Memorial Park

Aldermen exchanged questions over the cost of the rest house in King George V Memorial Park. The council answered with a breakdown of wages and materials, noting the total costs and that figures were prepared for statutory declaration.

King George Memorial Park Ald. Heiman Cout I Ming George V. Memorial Park Ald. Sanders King George V Memorial Park George Vo Memory Ede We Wilson D. Wallace Wilde J. Booth W Gege Clit Potter J. Watts G. Rolfe A Nicholly G. Wilde A. Nicholls W McMahon Shelker Styles Gage KR Edwards Fitegerald G Rolf Aveet Gireham Baker Public Works Department Sydney Ioyally Dahtuh Jerseey Heanor Forbes Council Vanderfiell & Reid Mughe & Co Public Works Dwpr

Exide Batteries Power Early Electric Car Milestones

In the nineties era CMD racing and automotive advances highlighted Exide batteries. The text notes an Exide equipped car winning a Gold Medal for electric ignition and starting, marking a milestone in auto electricity with widespread adoption, claiming 60 percent of new cars in Australia.

Exide Australus

Parkes Notes Highlight Social and Health News

A broad roll of local life circulates through Forbes and Parkes: births at Crombie private hospital, hospital admissions for Miss Ruby Henderson, and several wedding events and family visits. Notable items include the Crombie hospital births of Elaine Margaret and Rita Margaret, a Bathurst Show gate ceremony, and Mr Robert Meares marriage at Darling Point.

Moz Hughton Crombie Elaine Margaret Forbes Donald Mutr Leichardt A. Crippin Rita Margaret de Joe Sly Guren Robert Meares Mirei Meares Double Bay

Charméan face powder promises ageless look for women

You'd have a hard job guessing age of women who use the famous Charmeian face powder from Paria. The powder smooths skins, conceals signs of age, making wearers look years younger and keeps its charm for hours.

Paria Charme Ian Poweher

Charmosan Face Powder Promoted in All Shades

Advertises Charmosan face powder in all shades and suntan with a large double size box priced at 2 shillings 6 pence. Claims sale through chemists drapers and stores nationwide.

Three Minute Way Massage with Charmosan Cold Cream

A brief beauty tip promotes a three minute massage using Charmosan cold cream. It claims the routine cleanses daytime makeup and dust, tightens and refreshes the skin, and helps combat lines and sagging.

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