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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

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Washaway Delays Forbes Sydney Train at Parkes

A Forte to Sydney passenger service halted at Parkes until midnight due to a washout between Smungincobl and Cookambdgera. The Sydney Forbes day train also delayed while passengers watched for wall in Ceckamidgera. Heavy rain caused water to rise along the line, with Forbes Parkes road under water and many lines affected.

Forte Sydney Parkes Smungincobl Cookambdgera Fong Wall Ceckamidgera

Land Sale at Forbes Gr Thrusday Auction of Lachlan Angle

A public auction will offer one river property known as Lachlan Angle in Forbes with Nh acres of Po. Mourne, Broke and Co and Loan and aLA Co Ltd present the sale in conjunction. Details appear in an official advertisement in the columns.

Mourne, Broke & Co Loan & Ala. Co. Ltd Prublic One River W. T Constable Lachlan Angle

What Jane said to Kit listen

Jane compliments Kit then Kit responds with odd phrases about a cosmetic product Creme Charmosan and a secret formula. The dialogue promotes the product as preventing aging from heat or cold and making skin appear younger. It advertises seven ingredients for skin protection and youth.

Jane Kit

Creme Charmosan long wear cosmetics sold widely

Creme Charmosan jars and handbag tubes advertised as available for dressing tables and sale in stores nationwide.

Charmosan liquid cream ban lotion brings winter relief

Thousands of women suffered windburn cracking peeling and palming hands each winter. The Solton Unit offers Charmosan liquid cream band lotion to stop hand trouble and provide relief this season.

Charmosan Liquid Cream Band Loton Sotlon

Charmosan Hand Lotion Advertises Non Greasy Formula

A small ad touts Charmosan liquid hand cream described as non-stielky and non-greasy. It promotes a big bottle priced at 2/- and a smaller size at t/-. Sold by all chemists, drapers, and stores.

All Chemie Drapers End Sores

Speedy Relief For Forbes Dist Hospital Charged Man Adjourned

Roy Nicholls faced charges of stealing from two ladies bicycles on Spring Street. Glency Glenny pleaded guilty. Nicholls denied involvement and was granted a week to seek legal aid. Police later found no evidence linking Nicholls to the theft, and both charges were withdrawn.

Wear Roy Edwards Nicholls Hadley Francis Glenny Spring Street Glency Nicholls Fng O'Nel Ut Michells Clemny Eline

Forbes Hospital funds secured after overdraft crisis

Forbes District Hospital directors faced a substantial bank overdraft and debts to local traders. Mr. Elliott received assurances of April subsidy and wages payment, with Acting Minister Abchardson promising further financial aid to cover ongoing costs.

Forbes District Hospital Mwa Riute W. A. E. Lewis The Hospitals Commission Forbes Lewis Sydney Oace Louch Mrr Eliott Ali Abchardson Mir. Eo Cotumiankon Forbea Eliot

Fined for Having No Light at Night Bicycle Case

At the local Police Court on Tuesday George Arthur Spencer pleaded guilty to riding a bicycle at night without a light on Parke Road at 12 10 pm February 5. Inspector Preas said the rider was struck by a car, hospitalised six weeks, and the court fined him 2 shillings and 8 pence with costs as a special penalty for the dangerous neglect. The magistrate warned that such offences will be more severely punished in the future.

Municipal Council Mr. Preas George Arthur Spencer Prey Parkeo Oad Donaldson raMe

Heavy storm drenches Goolagong district after sultry spell

A six week warm spell ended with a Sunday evening storm in Goolagong. Rain totals ranged from 60 to 100 points, benefiting withered grass and pasture. Farmers report sowing wheat and oats, with total area under wheat this year expected to be less than last year.

Goolagong

Refused Ambulance Ride After Tree Injury

A young boy on Underwood Street yesterday declined ambulance transport after suffering a light head cut from a heavy fall from a tree. He refused medical attention and even hung up a phone call to stop the squad, leaving the scene unsettled as the injury reportedly shook him.

Forbes Underwood Street

German Feeling Against Britain Steadily Grows

German propaganda drums up fear of encirclement by Britain as Britain denies it seek alliance. Hitler and Goebbels push anti British line while Italy and Japan loom in regional moves. Berlin media warn Poland and Franco allies and call for united western action.

England Hitler London Russia Germany Italy Japan Hungary Britain France Lokal Anzeiger Chamberlain Damoeden Volkmeitung Mion Spain Trely Roman Hiituit Signor Gayda Gloriale d'Tuala Poland Czechoslovakia Halle Selassie Abyssinia Chiang Kai-shek China Dr. Negrin

Wage Rise Signal To Match Soaring Food Prices

A basic wage rise is indicated to align with rising food costs. If an adjustment occurs it will be based on price data through March 31 and take effect from the first pay period in June. The Commonwealth Statistician reports February food price changes by state, with Queensland 34 and Victoria 32 among others, as rice, potatoes, bread, cheese and related items show increases.

Monte Commonwealth Roland Wilsonston Abe Queensland Victoria West Australia South Australia Tasmania

Soviet Aid Promise to Poland Denied by Moscow

Reporting on rumors that the Soviet Union promised military aid and to halt material shipments to Poland, Moscow officials and press agencies deny any such obligation. The March denial reiterates no offer of aid to Poland or Romania in case of aggression.

Prenoch Poland le ‘Tempe Quevre Haves Moroscow Soviet Union Cherny Ti 1A Moscow Rumania London

Civil Servants Muzzled in Sydney Teachers Federation Meeting

At a Sydney gathering, the Teachers' Federation urged amending Public Service Regulation 03 to let employees openly criticise working conditions. President M Mackinnon cited a headmaster's compelled explanation to Parents and Citizens about a statement, urging rights to discuss employment matters and noting health concerns at Singleton Intermediate High School.

Council of the Teachers’ Federation Sydney M. Mackinnon Singleton Mrr Lew Levy Itscen Ue Mrr Mackinnon Mr. Mackinnon Parents and ‘Chinon’ Association Bir Mir. Mackinnon

Easter Egg Hunt Turns to Hazy Misread Memories

An odd reminiscence blends Easter imagery with confusion about history and identity. The speaker jokes about eggs, prices on heads, and distant tales, mentioning Captain Cook and a harbor bridge while musing on where Easter leads and how bones and buns humorously mix in memories.

Captain Cook Columan

Parkes Tragedy Opens Fund Drive After Girl Found

The body of young Nita Gordon was found after a tragedy in Parkes. Her brother Keith was also affected by the event, with funeral services held at 4 30 pm at the Catholic section of Parkes cemetery attended by many, while parents and hospitalised relatives faced shock. An aid appeal led by the Parkes Mayor and police officials surpassed £130 in donations.

Nita Gordom Keith Tanks Parkes le Bame Lake Endeavor Construction Works Gordon Parkes District Hospital Ald F. W. Spicer Ryan Polles Pam i Ally

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