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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
3
Finns Pharmacy on Rankin Street promotes CHILBLAINS relief with daily use to prevent recurrences. Offers a bottle of twice daily dose for 28. Also advertises HAZOLA HAND LOTION for chapped skin at 36 with easy, soothing application for all ages.
Mrs E A Moriarty of Wongwrong hosted a large party on Saturday to honor Bill Moriarty on his majority and celebrate with a cake cutting, gifts including a key and a silver watch from his parents and family. Relatives and visitors from Parkes and Sydney attended, with music by Archer and Wallace and a birthday toast for Roy Collite and Bob Archer.
Forbes Junior Farmers organized a film night at the High School drawing more than 190 children including 45 Junior Farmers. Helen Markwort led as club president with Let Pietsch as secretary. The event proved successful and plans for another film evening were announced.
Eleanor Maureen El lison of Bathurst Street Forbes to Milton Henry Moon youngest son of W A Moon Archdale Wirtinga. Miss Duane Sayers Concord Military Hospital to return to duties by plane. Mr FM Copeland Bandor Street Forbes widens network after Mosman trip. Local arrivals guests and illnesses noted. birth of son at Chenfell District Hospital. hospital admissions and surgeries. wedding guests from Warrendine. Paul Hayden of Kapooka Camp visiting Forbes. Hayes brought to Forbes District Hospital in early hours of yesterday.
A ballerina bride Erica Mary Coles wed Geoffrey Harold Croft in Sydney on Saturday. The gown featured Chantilly lace, slipper satin, and a bouffant silhouette with sequin accents. Guests from Forbes Parkes Cowra attended, including Mrs. McGuinnes and other family members. The couple departed for a honeymoon at Jervis Bay.
The fragmentary notice reports the wedding of Rosemary elder daughter of Mor and Mes G5 MrPhillamy of Forbesco Bill. The ceremony occurred at St Philip's Church Hall while the bride wore an off white satin bow embroidery, with her grandmother’s lace. The best man was Mr Holl Binnie and the reception followed at the Australia Hotel.
A garbled maritime tale references voyages across seven seas and clashes with Teadhiltitees on New Brita as a grand quest for a New Ciuney gold wash. The fragment hints at a lavish stage show and a lavish piano piece tied to a theatrical program during a Provost era.
The British Rubber Development Board presents figures showing rubber powder can be mixed into road surfaces to reduce surface wear and extend durability. Advocates claim rubber improves traction and longevity, while critics question long term performance and cost.
A series of Forbes residents travel and visits noted last week. Clive Constable plans weekend trip to Canwebolin to see his father at Candabolin District Hospital. Mrs F Spalding and Miss Joyer Clifton arrive in Forbes to visit son and daughter-in-law G M Spaldina and Rae Street home. Edgar Pascoe departs Forbes for a New Zealand holiday. EKc Rowlatitts and family visit Cowra to see a ill relative. Nancy Reis returns to Forbes from Perth city trip. Bob Woodhone, John Wood, Barry Turner, Ted O Keefe, and Roy Burgess return from National Service training at New Holsworthy. Mrs M Bailey admitted to Forbes District Hospital. Marganet Everitt visiting N Webb in Lachlan Street. returns to Purges. MOH Chititt of Grenfell Street plans to travel to Sydney for a specialist. Joe Baris sells his Dubbo mercery business. Les Davis assists in Forbes. Trevor Chris of Malabar expected from the Celts to spend a few days as pastor of Me and Mrs Hodges. Dave Sie returns from the Hawkesbury Agricultural Bureau conference. named Lady Advisory Councillor for the Western Electorate for a third term, the first to hold three successive terms.
Daily notes report Mr. Pat Spice on Ferry Street receiving medical care at Forbes District Hospital. Mr. Russell Sams of Bedgera Bong receives congratulations on his marriage. Mrs Claude Constable and baby daughter of Heduerabaud spend weeks in the city.
W. Wyalong children contribute to the flood relief effort in West Wyalong. The Bland Shire Council sent £180 and followed with £10, totaling £254. Children held backward bazaars and a dolls show to raise funds, with the latest tally at £18 1/2 in the collection.
Mothers' Club opened the Infants' School on Wednesday afternoon inviting mothers to watch their children at work. Fathers attended and were rewarded by the children's joy. Miss J Graham noted minor repairs begun and the club voted to fund an ambulance subscription and set a stock shop date for September 21. Adv: printing services offered by Advocate TM Office.
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