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Forbes Advocate

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Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1927

Page

3

Popular Girl Competition Held Amid Rainy Night

The Popular Girl Competition concluded after hours of bidding and public interest at the barometer event in Post Office precinct. Voter turnout spanned hospital, business, and sport queen candidates with E A Austen presiding as organiser. funds raised supported the hospital.

Slater Murphy Tan E. A. Austen J R. Roberts Wills Experianen Bane Gunn Austen Edfe

Community event celebrates Hospital Queen and volunteers

The article recalls a charity event where Sister Murphy and Myrtle Barton were praised for their roles in raising funds for the hospital. Speakers thanked supporters, voters, and the public, noting the rainy day did not dampen spirits. The hospital committee and district officials extended gratitude for the effort and the community’s spirited participation.

Femarie Jonse Austen Slater Murphy Marton Las Walt Athol Guns Duslacas Barton Dovra Wiel Jack Clarke Pont Omwr Morel Quortuell Murphy Mina Myrtle Barton Min Horyl Whitwpartes

Carnival funds and subsidy details include a 1900‑pound estimate

The text notes approximately 1900 pounds in operating hand and an expected subsidy of 2800 pounds, totaling about 4000 pounds. It mentions a carnival passage with no disputes and praises the ladies who competed. A motion was proposed to list a girl individually for services, and the president agreed to add it.

Dowilig Rish

Prohibition Debate Draws New York Medical Chief’s Critique

An interview with Tir Norris, Chief Medical Examiner of New York City, discusses prohibition’s impact on public morals. Norris claims the era has lowered personal standards among youth, cites mental fatigue and modern distractions as harmful, and contrasts enforcement with other nations’ experiments, noting perceived failures.

Tir Norris New York Heerald Tribune Alos America

Matron's Report Shows Two Deaths In March At District Hospital

The matrone report for the Marek district hospital committee records two formal deaths in March. It lists patient counts, admissions, and current totals, plus a long list of donated items and flowers from several named individuals and households.

Austin District Hospital Committee Marek Comtee Pobinae Thallenis Maret Vial Port Tenalee

Disease in Rams Prompts Cautious Handling and Observation

The Department of Agriculture urges owners to closely observe rams for swelling and signs of disease, tag and transport affected animals with care to cool, shaded pens, and avoid unnecessary handling. Cooperate with officials who may inspect properties to control spread and gather details for reporting.

Department of Agriculture

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