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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1936

Page

2

July Monthly Test Results at Forbes School

The Forbes giria school July results list top students across classes. Notable names include Audrey Golight, June Bucting, Monica Williamson, Pamela McLean, Lenore Steel, and Jome Webl in various ranks, with violin class entrants and multiple pupils achieving first to eleventh places.

Forbes Giria’ School My MeKere Audrey Gvliuthelayer Pearse June Bucting Loma Fitott Betty Johneen Norma Rymer Monica Williamson Pal Bilinon Betty Smith Pamela McLean Roma Jones Judith Hate S Joan Crawford Emmelia Chatte Maud Street Owanda Hopi Lenore Steel Audrey Amor Nellie Turner Meratith Shirley Sharp Jo Rickardy Margaret Sehwarts Ade Waring Noli Bullock Jean Mekout Jome Webl Myrle Morrie Tome Withers

Railway photographs forwarded for railway carriage exhibition

The Railway Commissioners asked Parkes Council to forward photographs of the town and district for display in railway carriages. It was readily agreed to comply with the suggestion.

Fortes Development League Parkes Council

Closer Settlement Debate Spurs Government Pressure

A letter from A G Hue to Takieouse Raweon Plage urges drastic action to end wasteful land schemes and push for a practical closer settlement policy. He argues land should be used by owners who work it or lose it, backed by state revenue to fund reforms, and cites past failures and farm voices demanding real access to land.

Hemere Mul Hine Farters Tere Vic A. G, Huie

Forbes Electric Rates Debate Sparks Subcommittee Call

At a Forbes Development League meeting ex Alderman J HII pressed to probe electric light charges and compare with nearby towns. He urged a subcommittee to study pricing and reduce rates, citing higher Forbes costs than Orange Wellington Cowra and others and noting past gasworks burdens. The chair and Mayor acknowledged public inquiry rights but debated bulk supply and recent plant costs while promising further audit reports.

Forbes Development League J. Hii Forbes Charitage Hil Orange Markes Wellington Cowra Grentell Dieter Aldermiit Vie Puple League Medielty Beane Burrinjuck Byrnes Lithgow Boreshire Cudal Eugowra Deir G. Bassett Soare

Alderman Baggots Press Grievance Shapes City Debate

Alderman Baggot condemns local pressmen acting as correspondents to the city paper for sniping at the Council and government. He argues they hinder negotiations and misrepresent policy on relief, unemployment, and long range plans, and calls for openness in council matters despite secrecy around committee deliberations. The Orange Advocate comments on press exclusion at a Forbes delegate meeting and notes racing association records and a move to curb libel while preserving transparency.

Baggot Ie Baing Seetmnett Pawl Tile Prea Pecmilons WDAA Orange Forbes Orange “Advocate Central West Peventy Royal Hotel RB. Entwistle Porbes Debe Mates G. Perry Warren Holda

All Night Lights Proposed for Town Bridges

Ferber Development League discussed leaving one or more Elric lights burning at bridges and key intersections after midnight. Mayor and Mr Garrard urged lights on Camp Street and Woods Crossing routes to guide nighttime traffic. total circuit adjustment would cost about £3000, and no final action was taken.

Ferber Development League T. Garrard Mayer Atiendymor Camp Street Mir Garrard Faure

Mrs Mat Sawyers Visit at Forbes CWA Meeting

Forbes branch of the CWA held a Saturday meeting to plan a September baby show and discuss Mrs Bawye and Mrs Sawyer visits. A committee was formed to organize the competition and a special mothercraft film screening was approved for September. The next meeting is slated for September 6 with Mrs FL Mitchell serving as acting almoner during Mrs Davey’s holiday.

Gut Aldent Forbes C.W.A Mesilames Hoh. Heildie W. OC. Dewey FP. B. Tickner Futton Clarke T. Woods Baker Bassett Phornton Rowlands Hou Green Gunling Morrison Allison Francie Pavey Uphill Mlaney V. Thomas Ella Beacon Shellharbour Mra. M. Sawyer Mothercraft CWAA Mie FL Mitchell Davey

Meenzo Use in Every Home: A Central Mission Note

Fragmentary clipping mentions Meenzo usage in every home tied to The Central Mission in Newcastle with F. H. Bay referenced. Limited readable text suggests a religious outreach note, urging widespread adoption of some practice or product within households. The exact details remain unclear due to missing context.

Pee of Old Drury at the Strand Theatre

Strandie presents Pee of Old Drury at the Strand Theatre featuring Ann Neaghe and Ble Cudrie Hirdwitke in key roles alongside Mevid Garrick, hailed as a great actor in Bugliah mire. The production evokes color, spectacle, and romance as weeklies praise the studio’s newest releases.

Pee Old Drury Tao Gevat Anil Ann Neaghe Ble Cudrie Hirdwitke Taathon Mevid Garrick Bugliah Mire Flim Millom Ld Drury Strand Theatre

Barraclough Opticians Visit To Forbes

H A Barraclough Ltd opticians of Sydney schedule a Forbes visit on Monday September 7 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Vandenberg Hotel. The firm has a long-standing presence in the town, led by Mr P Newall, with regular visits for over a period.

Templar M. Houston Phaas T. J Forbes Vandenberg Hotel Han P. A i Newall Mra Melbourne Stretty Roorkee Am Fe Parkes Widh Moen Narrabri Pathurat Mr Bell

Little Miss Nobody Joins Fox Comedy Season

New Fox series follows a poverty orphan through a string of misadventures blending humor and pathos. Supporting cast includes Jane Derwell Ralph Worcan Aar e Haden Harry Carey and Betty Jean Halney.

Jane Withersonnien Fox Jane Derwell Ralph Worcan Aare Haden Harry Carey Betty Jean Halney

Local Council Debates Gasworks Funding Dispute

The chairman and Mr. Bawsett argued a motion was defeated by a large vote. Mr. A Reeve, a local city Orm representative, challenged Mr. Hie on claims the gasworks only paid through funds shifted from the electricity works. Mr. J denied the assertion amid further remarks.

Bawsett Hmm A. Reeve Orm Hie

East of Java summary note on Bickford peril and thrills

Charles Bickford stars in East of Java as Rod Bowern a fugitive American gangster. The plot features jungle scenes treachery romance and real animal fights aboard a schooner where a tiger mauls a crewman during production. Bickford battles beasts in a survival saga with peril on land and sea.

Java Charles Bickford Strain Wild Beast Bickford Rod Bowern Africa Heman

Local notices and social news from Forbes district

Chronicle of bereavements engagements and social visits across Forbes and surrounding towns. Mentions Mr O P Demp and town clerk affairs, several weddings engagements, holidays in Melbourne and Vienna, and a memorial Mass for John O Connor. Includes parish acknowledgments and community reactions.

Obituary of Mr Jack McGrath of Forbes and Flintat

Mr Jack McGrath died at Cowra Private Hospital after a period of illness. He lived in Forbes and Flintat with a family of two daughters and two sons. The funeral was held at Goolagong with interment in the Roman Catholic portion of the cemetery. Rev Fr Leonard officiated.

Cowra Pietelet Batuday Meo J McGrath Flintat Forbes Dereaned Forbes Aod Cowra Fret Marhorle Lexte Jon Max Goolagong Sindy Aleroeon Leonard

Honored Departing Forbes Residents Mr and Mrs Smith

Mr and Mrs C C Smith leave Forbes tomorrow for Binalong where he becomes Bank of N S W manager. A weekend of farewell events featured speeches and a Soldiers' League send off with gifts, memories of front service, and a gathering at the Literary Institute.

Mrs. Smith Forbes Binalong Smith Bank of N.S.W

Forbes Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Highlights and Cake Contest

The Forbes Hospital Auxiliary held a council chamber meeting with Mrs R A Teddie as president leading. Main business covered a sponge cake competition run by the Auxiliary for the C W A to be held Monday September 7 with prizes of 2/6 for second and other awards. The next meeting is set for Friday August 20.

Bivan Polial Cowoell Inet R.A. Teddie C.W.A

Mixed Haul From Burrow Yields Ferret Rabbits and Platypus

A. Slattery of Oberon dug a ferret or rabbit burrow about six yards from the river. The ferret remained underground until Slattery dipped the burrow. He recovered the ferret two rabbits and a platypus. the platypus swam away when placed in the river.

A. Slattery Oberon Mr. Slattery

Untitled Brief Mentions Filmmakers and Cast

Elisabeth Young, Frank Albertson, Leslie Fenton, Clarence Muse and others are listed among the cast and crew in a short film item.

Eliabeth Young Frank Albertson Leslie Fenton Clarence Muse

Woman Wanted melodrama at Strand Theatre

A fast moving melodrama begins with a murder trial where a beautiful young woman played by Mins O Sullivan is convicted. She escapes custody as attorney played by McCrea and a friend race to uncover the real killer within eight hours from late afternoon to early morning. They elude the police and hand the culprit to District Attorney Geo it at Strand Theatre next Friday and Saturday nights.

Mins O'Sullivan Attornney McCrea Amu Geo It Strand Theatre

Creme of happiness promises youth from secret cream

Fragments describe a mysterious cream that supposedly makes skin look younger and restores charm. A speaker claims years disappear after applying the product, praising its effects and asking for explanation while noting no other cream has the same power. The tone resembles a sensational ad pitch for a beauty remedy.

Creme Charmosan fragrance item description

An old advertisement extols Creme Charmosan as a long lasting greaseleaf powder holding scent for hours. It is promoted as a charm against gun dust and winds and favored by a list of fictional names. The note mentions large jars for dressing tables and a handbag product in gold.

Ginge Olm Stern

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