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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
2
A busy week notes the Western Association meeting plans at Forbes with Parkes P and A Association delegates, council finances and water usage, and upcoming civic events. Prominent items include school accommodation campaigns, rail alterations, gasworks output, street naming, and a stormy council meeting ending with the suspension of Alderman Geddes.
Wirrinya hosts a bustling Wednesday gathering at its showground with about 400 attendees from Wirrinya, Pullabooka, Pinnacle, Forbes and nearby towns. A public hall is planned, land is being arranged, and a generous donations drive aims to raise £100 or more as committees organize horse events, races and raffles under Secretary Macauley and a capable team. The day featured Mrs. Gerard riding to win the Wirrinya Cup and a full programme of races and activities showcasing local spirit and community growth.
The event featured Mr Tom Lacey as MC with H Youngman and F Jones on music, a bountiful supper by the ladies, and lively dancing that stretched past daybreak. Mr and Mrs Tom Crawford won the chocolate dance as a sheep auction raised substantial funds for the hull band. Dance committee included Dean Jolly Crawford Hopper and Stacey Leo Alvin Crawford.
An old advertisement touts Genuine Specific hair tonic to restore natural color and combat premature greyness in women. Mary K Chapman credits personal relief and peer trials, urging orders via Department Falmouth Chambers 117 Pitt St Sydney. The tonic is pitched as a non dye solution with bottle sizes and prices listed.
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