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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
2
A local ceremony honored a World War II service veteran with a half mast flag at Town Hill. The community planned further observances and a memorial service on Monday and Thursday as part of the tribute to the deceased servicemaster.
The page compiles community snapshots from the Returned and Services League era with mentions of housing policy, wartime widows, and local civic concerns. It notes housing construction progress, government programs, and regional appeals, alongside a parade of personal notices, visits, illnesses, travels, and social gatherings across Wellington and surrounding areas. Names of residents, local officials, and families appear amid the broader housing and policy context.
A report from a community paper notes a birthday party held for a Western birthday celebrant with family present. Mr Roland Hill visits Porben for holiday with his parents and relatives. Various local notices mention residents and events including a hospital patient and university visit.
A list of students from Convent Primary School recognized for merit achievements includes Barbara Kay Carmel Tollet Maren Li Ratranec Margate Eve Brown Tonk Muir Joye Wittanwen Margheh Johnsen Jove Vihear Piewiges Margaret Tolhurmt Catherine Hoonsellternitter Hovis Margaret Hoye Colleen Culex Wile Biker Dune Forges Tearecin Cleon Reurhon ije Wise Tiina Hilladon Maureen Streederick Bown Geotwin Barbara Avier Juliana Agel Barbara Canny Thvediey Miledon Cece Cushman Anne Dwyer Muri Musgrave Jute de ACTS Tam di Feel kg ary chigs igirlsr Beth Girt Anne Poral Given Exlonerreigert Aree Sir Colethe Kipcylyjon Dorothy Cook Hel Phintery Kemnette Brureett Kay Hodges Monreen Comdon Bath Oitot LigeK iy Rockigi Lyclans Chever Reith amuth Melva Wileite Relily Gor ine Crean Juvn Brown Mary Fivies dein Hato Molar Gan TWITL Second Linas Jeep Pee Jolie Healey Tome Chesil Kewl Built HaterT Curly Blume Mieteamars Betty Dunne Fatvichk Gunn Margaret Woods Cure dunes
An imperfect advertisement copy touts Creme Charmosan for skin renewal and youth. The dialog parodies a shopper and a seller praising the product with claims of removal of lines and a youthful appearance, listing various packaging options and prices.
The Diggers ball drew a mixed crowd with old faces missing from the room as the hall hosted decorations of flags and bunting. Celebrities and bands supplied music while supper was served buffet style, and speeches by Dr. Jo Delohery and Mr. John Howse highlighted the evening.
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