Half Trained Teachers Criticise Australian Examinations
Dr W Berd head of Glasgow University Education warns against examinations as a blight on student life and calls teachers half trained. Prof F W Hart argues external exams cause jam in educational process. Conference speakers condemn centralized state control and emotional strain on children from homework demands.
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Millems Club
W. Berd
Department of Education
Glasgow University
Australia
F. W. Hart
California
New Education
Boyd
Obituary of Mrs. Ann Phyllis Whitey of Forbes District
Mrs. Ann Phyllis Whitey died at age 70 after a residence in the Forbes district of three years and earlier Condobelia. She had lived with her son near the cricket ground and had been in hospital over two months. Survived by a large family including Ike Forbes Richard Sydney Zeb Whiley Forbes James Carter South Lend Forbes and Mrs. Martin Wyalong. Funeral was in the Church of England section of the local cemetery with Rev. B. G. Mathers officiating. mortuary arrangements by A. G. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Phyllis Whitey
Forbes
Condobelia
Zeb. Whiley
James Carter
South Lend
Martin
Wyalong
Tuwers
Church of England
B. G. Mathers
A. G. Jones
Benevolent Ball Nets 25 Pound Profit
The Benevolent ball raised a net profit of £25 in its first venture by the local society. Donations from town and country residents funded the event, with Messia Mitchell Buckmaster supported by Mrs Mitchell and Baker. Officials praise donors and plan to spend the £25 in prudent channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organieces
Messia
Mitchell
Buckmaster
Meadames Mitchell
Baker
Dance clash with Old Students and other town notes
A chaotic Wednesday schedule sees the Parish Hall dance clashing with the Parkes Old Students visit. Reports of sport, a Scots ball, and late mail trains mix with demolition news at Twogood’s corner and Olympic pool progress. Local life, humor, and curious tidbits fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Parkes
Exes
Edwards
Oldest Merino Flock and Wool Quality Abroad
Australian farmer Mr M, Bribaree, and colleagues visited England, Seaand, and Continental centers to study primary production. They observed Merino lines abroad and noted Australian Merinos are larger with better wool. Mr Caldwell passed Fremantle on Strathaird returning to Sydney, and toured Round Hill Bribbaree, various firms, and large meatworks. He deemed Copenhagen works costly yet not superior to Australian methods.
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Bribaree
Caldwell
Australia
England
Seaand
Continent
Fremantle
Sydney
Charmo san promises instant youth in aging skin
A fragment describes a woman boasting about a product Charmo san that claims to impart instant youth and charm to aged skin. The speaker notes her confidence and suggests the product will make her look younger and more attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp
Charmosan Face Powder and Boudoir Cream Ad Mentioned
An old advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder and Charmosan Cold Cream with Boudoir jars priced at 2 shillings 6 pence and tubes at 1 shilling. Mentions Goki widely.
Wedding Bells McMillan Bush at Presbyterian Manse
Quiet wedding took place at the Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Edna Bush, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Bah of Porches, married Mr. Alexander McMillan of Condobolin, son of Mrs. A. McMillan and the late Mr. McMillan. Rev. J H Costello officiated. A powder blue crepe romaine gown with navy accessories was worn. Best man was Mr. C. Waller. After a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs. G. Pyment, the couple departed by train for their honeymoon to owe their future home in Condobolin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bush
E. D. Bah
Porches
Alexander McMillan
A. McMillan
Mr. McMillan
Condobolin
J H. Costello
C. Waller
G. Pyment
Queen Street
Mrs. McMillen
Golden Wedding Attire Enhances Woods Ison Nuptials
The Forbes Methodist Church hosted the wedding of Mrs Thelma Woods and Elwyn Woods. The elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alson appeared in a cloth of gold gown with a halo headpiece and victorian posy bouquet. The bridesmaids Loma Ison and Phyllis Woods wore green and rust trimmed gowns with matching halos and carried golden daffodils and wallflowers. Best man Wilfred Carr and groomsman Raymond Isom accompanied the couple, who were married by Rev. R A Gibbons. A reception followed in the CWA rooms with a central bouquet of golden daffodils and poppies. The couple planned a honeymoon in the metropolis and will reside in Proce Twin Rocks.
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Forbes Methodist Church
Thelma Non
Elwyn Woods
Mra. Alson
Spring Street
Mines Loma Ison
Phyllis Woods
Mya
J. T. Woods
Bathye Street
Wau
Wilfred Carr
Orange
Raymond Isom
R. A. Gibbons
Solo
Francia
CWA
Lily
Thie Valley
Mrs. Woods
Lily of the Valley
Lachenalia
Mr. Woods
Metropolis
Marriage at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Rev J A Costello officiated at the wedding of Ellen Griffith, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs P W Griffiths of Daroobnl Gle, to Jack Williams of Forbes. The bride wore Belgian crepe with a wreath bodice and long sleeves, navy accessories, and carried carnations and sweet peas. Attending was her sister Mrs J Sullivan in a light blue wool frock. The groom was attended by Mr J Sullivan. The couple planned a honeymoon to Lone with travel by car.
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J A. Costello
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Ellen Griffith
P. W. Griffths
Daroobnlgle
Jack Williams
D. F. Willama
Forbes
Weil
Mrs. J. Sullivan
Mr. J. Sullivan
Griffitha
Mrs. Griffiths
Davy Coulume
Trundle Show Races Results From Yesterday
Yesterday's meeting at Trundle drew a good crowd with several handicaps. Queen of Fashion led the Encourage Handicap finishing first with Gordon's Choice second. Salted Almond won the Flying Handicap with Ena Cyliene second. Quong won the Piret Trial Handicap with Top Hat second. Ti Boundless won the W Taylor Cup with Rogerson second. Tullafield won the Comedy Handicap with Dessel second. Time records are listed after each event.
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Trundle
Queen of Fashion
Gordon's Choice
Ena Cyliene
Nyrambla
Top Hat
Triah An
Boundless
Rogerson
Tullafield
Dessel
Forbes People and Visitors Share Local News Highlights
A former Forbes resident Miss M Gurnsey of Sydney visits town while Olive Dowley of Forbes departs for Parkes to begin nursing at The Hermitage. The piece notes many locals and visitors, births, weddings, and notable movements including Miss Joan Deacon to Chartres Business College, Mrs. Ellen Feeney winning a lottery prize, and William Bowman McKay’s funeral in Forbes. It also mentions Dr. Max Allen visiting Forbes and renewing district ties.
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Forbes
M Gurnsey
Sydney
Olive Dowley
Parkes
The
Joan Deacon
C. Deacon
Commercial Hotel
City
Chartres
Moss Haydon Goolagong Wedding at St Malachys Church
A wedding service was held at St Malachys Church Moss Haydon and Nell Moss married with Rev Father Leonard officiating. The bride wore magenta satin and Brussels lace, was given away by her father, and carried pink carnations. Attendants wore duck egg blue net and satin, with carnations. Best man was Jno Hayton, organist Mrs Moloney aunt of the bride. After the ceremony relatives shared refreshments at D Haydon's. The couple plan to live in the Eu Gowrn district with a Sydney honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siu
Pate Haydon
Miriam Moloney
Jno. Haytton
Moloney
Maringo
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R. and
F. Heinke
Hone
A. P. Whitey
Benevolent Ball Profit
Strand Theatre
Shall WE
Dance
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Rod la Rocque
Gail Patrick
Sydney Embassy Theatre
Strand
Cggman
Frank Capra
Sheogrita
Jay
Wil
Wymit
Patsy Kelly
Walt Disney
Mickey Mouse
Paramount Air-Mail
Nobody’s
Mickey's Polo
King Soccer
Sportlight
Buck Jones
Bobby Breen
Gettng
Benedict
Twogood's Corner
John Meagher and Co, Pty, Ltd
Olympic Pool Alto
Bribbaree Grazier
McMillan
Bush
Williams Griffiths
Trundle Races
Strathfield
Mira. W. Agnew
Prince Street
Mira. I Speck
Lachlan Street
Mra. A. T. Johnston
Young
T. Galt
T. K. Bowler
Forbes FP. Board
Peter Barren
Aton
Wilma Davey
New Zeacher
Melbourne
G. A. Berry
Forbes PP
R. Whiley
Manly
Porbes
Mr. D. Davies
North Bondi
Lexie Davies
Nellie Strickland
Mire
Borenam
Kentucky
Wirringa
Brentwood
Pri
Harris
Forbes District Hospital
Soren
Moira Nunn
St. George's Hospital, Kogarah
TO. Sheridan
Tom Webb
Forbes PP. Board
A. G. Wheatley
J. W. Tomkins
G. A. Goodsell
Bpeck
W. E. Butler
R. HM. Beddie
Tammin
Western Australia
Adelaide
Min Dulce Woods
Myrtlevale
Hector May
Mesure, Hanlon& Co
Forbes Stock and Station
A. Bowler
Ellen Feeney
Pred. Feeney
South Forbes
McRae
Gladys Golding
E. Golding
Grange Road
George Ellis
Mr. & T Gamble
Gunninghland
F. J. Fitch
Greenthorpe
Forbes BP Board
Trav
Messrs
R. Gamble T
William Bowman McKay
Forbes District
Lidcombe
Yes
Wwe
Mir McKay
Fmmbly
Frockwood
Porches Dimtriet
Joe Johnson
Max Allen
J. Stanley Turner
Mrr
Allen
H. B. Mathewa
Stewart
Moss— Haydon
Viva Pet Tit
the Ladies’ Fashion Shop
Rankin Street
New
Lady Ruth's
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