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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1947

Page

2

Greasepaint and G-String Readings at Aceon Meeting

A local group discussed plays and readings including Greasepaint and G-String with plans noted for August events at Hattye Street home. Casts travel to Trundle August 13 for Short Star, while a concert in Eugenia and a Parke M and D Society meeting influence future performances and committee support.

Melpomene Aceon Mee D G. Eyana Eugenra Harold Jennings Phyllis Evens Eugenia Chib M. and D. Society Mt Tia Parke D. Beety Ik Wa Messia John Reymond J. R.wan Athend Forbes M and D Society Wites Forbes A. J. Oliver Sydney University Barbes

Housing drive aims to speed Forbes homes project

Forbes CWA branch reports efforts to accelerate EHousing Commission home buildouts and seeks to allocate additions to Forbes. Minister Clive Evatt inquiries into housing cel Hone. motion to share tract work among several builders approved. Tottenham council forms emergency housekeeper scheme. Mr Beddle named secretary. groups to contribute funds.

Forbes Branch C.wa Orin Ala Ehousing Commission Forbes Clive Evatt CWA Beddie and Anderson Condeholits Tottenham Acherme Beddle

Forbes conference to be held in Forbes in October

The Fearbes Team plans a rural conference in Forbes on October yo to be speed by State president Mrs Cr L Brooks. Delegates include Mesdames Turner Murphy Crickaface Anderton Young Maher Walker. The event aims to trial the Mera and discuss food aid at Parkes and a Devonative pea program in August. International law mentions honor for New England and Forbes branch, with trainee support for a district hospital expansion. Thought for the Day from Mrs Waller and Woods Great Peppermint Cure referenced.

Confercnce Forbes Mra Cr Qwatritn Bey Erigland Tao Nations Parkes Sumhiy Panpyres Protection Board International Law Cowa Mre Waller

Forbes Community Notices Quietly Marred and Social Updates

Forbes readers learn of weddings and engagements within local families and visitors. Margaret Cahill of Trunile and Gordon of Forbes were noted as marrying during a quiet Forbes ceremony. The piece mentions Mrs Brindley and Mrs Braidbent visiting Bathurst, with Mr Harry Sharp returning to Wombat Street after a Sydney holiday. Jim Young resigns from Bank of NSW Forbes, planning a joint venture with Harold Pitt in vegetable farming on portion of Boyabgl estate.

Forbes Mr Gordon Margaret Cahill al ‘Truneile McLean Bathurst Aod Dunlop Sydney Harry Sharp Wombat Street Jim Young Bank of New South Wales Margaret McDonald Abe Hago Ho Wateon Sullivan Streek Pat Smith Forbes Sale Harold ‘Chandler

Engagements of Alice Bugden and others announced

The notice lists engagements and social happenings in Forbes and Casino including Alice Bugden to Patrick Kearney, and mentions of local residents in Forbes, birthdays and visits, with notes on travel to Sydney and Brentwood hospital updates for several townspeople.

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Births Notice From Old Grenfell Road Families

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Dukes of Winajong on the birth of a daughter on August 3. Mr and Mrs Brohn of Now Grenfell Road celebrate a birth. Mr and Mrs Spice of Brook Beverhy announce a daughter at Brentwood hospital. Mr and Mrs Jones of Old Grenfell Road welcome a daughter at Crombie on August 1. Mr and Mrs Harkett of Wombat Street announce a daughter on August 2 at Crombie.

A. Dukes Win @ajong Mr. Brohn Grenfell Road Brentwood Hospital Jones Old Grenfell Road Crombie Harkett Wombat Street

Obituary for Mrs E M Powderley at Grenfell

Mrs Ethel May Powderley aged T1 died at Grenfell. She was born at Queanbeyan and a daughter of Adithony Saxton Freestone. She married Christopher Powderley on March 10 1880 at Young. he predeceased her. Survived by three sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral held at Young Catholic cemetery with Rt Rev Devine and Rev Leo Grant among clergy. A nephew Trottman was a pallbearer.

Grenfell Ethel May Powderley Mires Trotman Forbes Queanbeyan Adithony Saxton Freestone Young Christopher Powderley Bloomsbury Morsignor Devine Leo Grant Bathurat Pather Noel Grant Orange Bo Trottman

Mrs E Bray Dies After Long Illness In Burwood

Mrs E Bray died at her daughter’s home in Burwood after a long illness. Born in Forbes, she was a Presbyterian and an honorary life member of the Ladies' Croquet Club. Survived by three daughters, one son, and nine grandchildren. husband William and eldest son Gordon predeceased her. Remains privately cremated at Rookwood with Rev Beasley of Burwood conducting the rites.

Mlizabeth Bray G. Rowley Burwood Rookwood Rev Beasley

Dancing Classes Begin in Forbes Hall

Mrs. M. Wheatley of Eugowra starts dancing classes at Forbes Pariah Hall today Tossday from 1 10 to 6 30 pm. Known locally as Minx Georgie Ryan she previously taught here a few years ago and promoted top class dances and amusements. A skilled tutor she offers classical national and tap dancing to mothers of Forbes district children.

M. Wheatley Eugowra Forbes Pariah Hall Forbes Georgie Ryan Engowre Engowra Shila Paper Wheatley

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