How to treat Colds and Flu
At the first sign of a cold or flu take a Bex Powder and two Bex Tablets. If possible, go straight to bed. Diet should be liquid or soft but nutritious with plenty of water. Be sure I take a good saline approach.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
11
At the first sign of a cold or flu take a Bex Powder and two Bex Tablets. If possible, go straight to bed. Diet should be liquid or soft but nutritious with plenty of water. Be sure I take a good saline approach.
Before bed, bathe in a warm room and rest with blankets and a hot water bottle at the feet. Use HEX with a horsemen drink and antiseptic sprays for nose and throat, BEX for headache and pains. During convalescence require fresh air warm clothing and good food. after recovery, disinfect the room.
Tournament notes detail matches on Sunday August 27 with results from men singles and doubles events. Players listed include Rawathorne, Jolliffe, Teev, Welah, Gran gem, Ellis, Gransden, Hoswell, Netch, Rawsthorne, Biach, Boreham, Greenhalgh, Willesea, Edbourne, Little, Dean, McMillan, Grimiths and Shine among others. Further rounds and unfinished matches noted.
The column lists local residents and visitors such as Mr Bryan Dowd of Sydney and Mr L Cassty enjoying a holiday in the area. It notes Mrs G Agostenelli of Hullview and Eugowrd as guests, praising country life and extending congratulations on a recent appointment.
Eugowra residents welcome visitors from Sydney and Port Macquarie. The column lists family reunions and visits, social events, and a long section of past and upcoming tennis handicaps with names such as Gransden Rawsthorne and Toohey. Local health updates include injuries and whooping cough among children and a foot injury to Viv Welan. The article notes upcoming semi finals and finals weather permitting.
The first stage of the R A Douglas Trophy was held last weekend with 16 entrants. Crow won the event as H Gesper and B Gooper took minor prizes. Also noted are local social items including celebrations and golf club notes from Cowra and surrounding areas.
Sunday August activities listed for St Matthew's Rogowra with Holy Communion at 9 45 and Sunday School at 7 30 pm Evensong also noted Visiting Official Mr Bu Bono from Orange and Canowindra regions to attend. Optical service and other local notices included.
The Coobora Shire Council addressed requests to extend a rural electricity scheme to Morbell homes and accepted a loan offer from the Mutual Life Assurance Society. Roads led from private property to Une Rugewra Road were referred to the engineer for repair. a meeting with council and residents was proposed.
Schedule notices for a barn dance and euchre party at Morton's Barn with orchestral entertainment and supper at popular prices, plus a grand tennis ball at Log Cabin Goolagong with Piccadilly Orchestra and supper, followed by an auction of fat and store sheep and cattle and display of goods. Also notice of a liquor license application by John W. Lees Pty Limited and related store license proceedings in Forbes district.
Shire of Boree announces original electors and ratepayers lists for 1947 to 1950 period for Bowen Shire divisions A B C D may be inspected at Court House Cudal Canowindra Eurowra Police Stations Munir and Cato and Council Chambers Cudal from July 15 to 26. Claims or objections supported by statutory declaration may be made by August 10 1947. Forms available at Council Chambers during office hours. G R Beattie Shire Council Chambers Cudal.
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