Muir Brabham Wedding at St John’s Forbes
Lois Sophia Brabham wed John Muir at St John’s Forbes in an afternoon ceremony. The bride wore white lace and tulle with a long embossed veil and orange blossom coronet. bridesmaids in organdi over taffeta and four flower girls attended. The reception followed at the CWA Rectory with 200 guests. the couple plans a honeymoon at Katoomba and will reside in Forbes.
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St John's Church of England
Forbes
Lois Sophia
Kars
L. Brabham
Calarie Road
John
Muir
Bobbie Brabham
Monica Muir
Judith Martin
Nola Helman
Juliet Capa
Gay Brabham
Penny Acorn
Keith Muir
Mega
Bitmead Low Bride Causes Local News In Haberfield
Bitmead Low Miss Lilien Anne Lowe daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W Low Haberfield was married by Dr David Low. The ceremony at Haberfield included Mrs John Steph oma as matron of honour and Mr Ron Bitenead of Tonto performed as best man. A group of about twenty Anglicans travelled from the west to Orange to attend as guests of Orange members.
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Lilien Anne Lowe
Mra
W. Low
Haberfield
David Low
John Stephoma
Ron Bitenead
Orange
Westcound
In Memory of the Civic Pride of Oberon
Fragmented reminiscences mix civic pride, a Jubilee trip to a graveyard, Rotary guests including health and electricity officials, a birthday subscription idea, a political scene with John Howse, a spring cart incident, Aunt anesthesia’s singing and a fatal police joke, and garbled diaristic snippets from a Western Times extract.
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Vale
Oeron
Oberon
Craveyard
Fortes and Forbes Residency Notes in Local Will Change
Fragmentary OCR outlines a change in residence and travel plans for local figures. Dr L Vout departs for a tour with Dr J of Sydney while Alf Boing plans a Sydney holiday. Mention of John Howse MP for Calare and governmental references appear in uncertain form.
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L. Vout
J, Oor
Sydney
Forbes
Birth congratulations to Gunn family in Forbes area
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Barry Gunn of Wombat Street on the birth of a daughter on April 2 Clive Constable returned home yesterday after annual holidays in Sydney Barry Smith of Repent Street returned home after holidays in Sydney Lorraine and Alan Wilson depart for Sydney today Barry Jex of Sydney takes annual leave for holidays with his wife Mire Bengrove of Forbes Mrs Zita Webb commenced duties at the District Office yesterday Margaret Bryant of Parkes spending a couple of days in Forbes formerly a nurse at Forbes District Hospital Air and Mrs Dick Lydford renewed their honeymoon at the weekend Director M Fowler of Forbes PP Beard has sold his property Loch Lemend Chooliang to Mr Johnson delivery in May Fowler will reside at Manly for now.
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Barry Gunn
Wombat Street
Clive Constable
Sydney
Barry Smith
Repent Street
Sidney
Lorraine
Alan Wilson
Barry Jex
Aut
Mire
Bengrove
Forbes
Mis Zita Webb
Hicephal
Margaret Bryant
Parkes
Miss Bryant Wen
Forbes District Hospital
M. ©. Fowler
Beard
Loch Lemend
Chooliaigong
Johnson
Fowler
Manly
Coming of Age Celebration for Miss Shirley Pascoe
Miss Shirley Pascoe was feted at the St Johns Parish Hall for her Coming of Age party. Her sister Jill presented a bouquet as she entered on her father’s arm. Dancing, a blue two tier cake, and a supper followed. Gifts included a diamond ring from her parents as she received telegrams and thanks from Mr Pascoe. Attendees included Mr Ray Tibbits and others from Sydney Orange and Young regions. A later note lists several players injured in a Parkes game on Sunday including Alan Martin and Roy Roussell with various injuries.
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St. John's Parish
Artis
Shirley Pascoe
Jill
Shirley
Pasene
Winkling Giesty
Ray Tibbits
Peter Boexa
Bobby White
Betty
Sydney
and Mires
Bert Edwards
Barry
Orange
Hugh McAllisters
Obituary of J J Gunn Forbes Resident Dies in Forbes
J J Gunn longtime Forbes resident died in Die District Hospital just before midnight. He was in his 88th year and had recently been in hospital after prior treatment in Sydney. Born near Lucknow he came with his butcher father over sixty years ago. He ran shops in Rankin Templar and Lochian Streets, later passing the business to son Walter. A former fire brigade member he was valued for his strength and public spirit. He married Malis Fanny Martin of Forbes. their children include Cecilia, Walter, and Terence. The funeral was held at the Catholic church and cemetery, with Rev Father Lan officiating. Mortuary arrangements were directed by A G Jones.
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Forbes
John Joseph Gunn
Dietrict Hospital
Bundey
Sydney
Gur
Lucknow
Rankin
Templar
Loachian
Walter
Lnte
Gunn
Malis Fanny Marlin
Cecilia
F Peek
Meenthy
Terence Om
George
Lan Ommter
A. G. Jones
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John Meagher & Co. Pty.Ltd
Cuisses
Expert Eye Service
Gibb
Gige O
Beeman
Optometrists
Weert Flo
Roma
Adois
Forties
Rotary
Murray McDonald
Shiry
John Howse
Lether
Ansesthesia
Lachlamtreet
Court Street
Abe
Wrigley
Gracie Fields
Goom
P.K
Peoyale
Parkes Street
Fortes
Alf, Boing
Cahere
Lamehitery
Calare
Air
Dick Lydford
Simday
Alan Martin
Roy Roussell
Gordon Tildesley
Barney Hearn
Dwyer
William Omott
Gibsonia
F. & G. Stores Ltd
Permashrunk
Silk & Wool Wests
Fair Isle
N.S
O.S
Mac
Rankin Street
J. J. Gunn
P. J. Harris
Forbes Leading Newsagents
Forbes Lottery Service
P. J. Harris &Son
Lachlan
Oph
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