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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1940

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Bright Spot at Tennis Opening and Town Band Revival

A revived Town Band under Mr J J Turner performed during the tennis club opening on Sunday accompanied by fourteen players and youth performers. The event showcased band support for Anzac Day services and highlighted instrument challenges facing organizers.

Seasion J. J. Turner Turner Amzar Fay Turmer Bayere Han Pateed Len Treance Youny

Patriotic Race Meeting at Forbes Draws Strong Nominations

For April 30 and May 1 Forbes hosts a patriotic race meeting supporting the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, Red Cross Society, and Returned Soldiers League. Rain insurance is in place. fine weather could yield a big turnout with 98 entries across five events on day two including Novice and various handicap races.

Forbes Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fond The Red Cross Society Returned Soldiers League

Cowra Sheep Salf Advertised by Farmers and Directors

Cowra farmers and Directors Company Ltd announce a sheep sale at Cowra centre on Friday April 26. Details of lots to be offered are shown in the advertisement.

Omcer Oco

British Planes Attack Aalborg in Northern Denmark

The Air Ministry said RAF planes attacked Aalborg in northern Denmark, a German base for Norwegian operations. The raid, though details were scarce, was described as highly successful with extensive damage to German air and naval assets.

Air Ministry RAP Aalborg Denmark Norway Stavanger Germains Narang

German Losses in Sea and Air Amid Nordic Campaigns

Reports allege German sea and air losses as British submarines torpedo two troop ships convoyed near Norway. German planes attacked British warships and transports with limited success and multiple aircraft fallen. French troops reportedly landed in Norway while Swedish and Dutch measures target neutral activity and Nazi supporters face raids and arrests.

Jaye Admiralty Skoagermale Norway Norwegian Jill Lie Biritish Admiralty Otates Abor Anc Erveral Athers Philips Traroporta

Creme Charmosan Skin Protector Promised for Women

An advertisement extols Creme Charmosan as a trusted skin protector for countless women. It claims the product shields skin from heat, cold, and wind while preserving youthful tones and helping makeup last longer on the dressing table.

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ANZAC DAY POST OFFICE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS

Post Office announces holiday plans with altered hours for ANZAC Day. Hours show 2 am to 10 am opening for all classes except money orders, and mandatory closure after 10 am. Letter receivers and public inquiries noted, with limited services and no mail delivery during the morning.

Dimen

Creme Charmosan Gresseless Jam for Your Table

An old advertisement notes Creme Charmosan and other grocery items for the home table. It mentions hand bags, tubes, and widespread availability through chemists, drapers, and stores.

Ansac Day Cenotaph Service Plans Draw Wide Attendance

The Forbes district marks Ansac Day with a dawn public service at Ansac Dey Thureding and a march from Commonwealth Park to the cenotaph in Victoria Park. Ex servicemen gather at 4am, wreaths are laid, and church services resume at Town Hall. The event is the town’s chief annual celebration.

Ansac Dey Thureding Siam

Charmonati Hand Lotion Popular Among Women

Glamorous readers prefer Charmonati liquid cream hand lotion to restore discolored wrinkled and dry hands. The ad boasts visible improvements for wrists and arms and targets up-to-date women seeking a quick, effective cosmetic fix.

Charmosan Hand Lotion Hits Market

A non sticky non greasy hand lotion named Charmosan is advertised. The large bottle is sold nationwide by chemists drapers and stores through general retailers.

Sto Con

Wheat price rise eyed by Adelaide authorities

Adelaide authorities anticipate a further offence of one sixth of a bushel for wheat. One cent is believed to be the likely increase, expected to combine within three months if overseas conditions remain bright.

Adelaide

Lithgow gasworks manager retires after long service

Mr B Collins, manager of the Lithgow municipal gasworks for nearly seventeen years, has left the council due to ill health. He plans to spend time at Tuggerah Lakes and had previously worked at the Wel Vinton powder mills.

Collins Lithgow Tuggerah Lakes Wel- Vinton

New Ambulance Wagon Donated and Officially Entered Service

Forbes Ambulance Service receives a second wagon funded by a town fair on Tem- plar Street. Mayor and Ambulance Board officials praise community support, noting the new Ford Mercury powered wagon with stretchers enhances service and reduces debt as fundraising totals near £80 to cover costs.

Forbes Ambulance Service He Mayer Ald Ford He Bowrit Templar Street Porches Forbes Lee Real Dente Ambulance Board Trine Jolle Air Jolie Iyotiis Xome Midert Motor Unita, Pty. Ltd

Tin Hat Day Appeal Nets Funds for Forbes and Sydney

Forbes Returned Soldiers' League held its Tin Hat Day appeal with Merlee Joan Clarence as the sole seller. The collection totaled about £18 with roughly half kept locally and the rest sent to Sydney to support headquarters relief funds.

Forbes Returned Soldiers' League Merlee Joan Clarence Forbes League Sydney

Town magistrate imposes 12 month good behavior recognizance

Aubrey Mahon, 24, was fined 6 and ordered to enter a 12 month good behavior recognizance with sureties after pleading guilty to drunkenness and using indecent and threatening language in public. Police notes show eight or nine prior convictions for indecent language. The court also sentenced him to 6 months imprisonment in default.

al Forbes Aubrey Wilbon McMahon Sheldrick Lee AeMahon Trier Pollard Joel Metlawey Nord

PORBES BABY HEALTH CENTRE SUMMARY

Mothers visited by Sisters at the health centre show newborn and infant work. New cases registered and attendances include infants under one year and under two years with totals and averages recorded by the Public Health Director. Data reflect centre activity during the post maintenance period.

Baly Health Center Director General of Public Health Sydney Morris Centre

Crackerjacks Meet Marist Broad Team at Spooner Oval

Crackerjacks face Marist Broad on Spooner Oval Thursday afternoon in a football clash. Ancony is listed among participating players.

Crarkerjacks Joes Marist Broad Spooner Oval Thursby Ancony

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