Young Australian entertainers to perform in Forbes revue
Two young Australians ready to present Around the World at Forbes Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday September 1 and 2. They travel from New South Wales via the far north after touring South Africa and Britain. Their 12 member stage band is led by Charles Stanton. Tickets priced 3/ 2/ 1/ with children’s seats available. Seats reserved at Clarrie Howes.
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Far North
Civilins
Tableland
Dominion
South Africa
Great Britain
Empire Boys
Commonwealth Tours Pty. Ltd
Frederick Ward
Ward
West Army
Vetenime
Charles Stanton
Forbes Boniface at Orange at Royal Hotel makeover
Mr Geo Blair formerly of Vandenberg Harlet Barber now manages the Royal Hotel Orange. He invites Forbes and western friends to visit where cuisine and comfort are noted. Ownership group at Grange approved a capital plan adding about 16000 pounds for renovations, including 20 new bedrooms to a 100 room hotel.
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Grange
Barracloughs Visit Porbes For Weather Tour Stop
H A Barraclough Ltd solicits a motor tour visit to the Vandenburg Hotel in Porbes on Thursday in September from morning to 4 pm. The event, titled Tometrists and Opticians, is represented by Mr MM Stephenson AB T and focuses on historical ties with Sydney George Street.
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Sydney
Porbes
Vandenburg Hotel
Drm Bie
Thin Tow
MM. Stephenson
AB T
Next Visit at Commercial Hotel for All Diseases
A brief notice announces a Thursday visit at the Commercial Hotel offering remedies for all diseases using herbs. The item presents a period health advertisement highlighting herbal treatments and a single venue.
Building Society Formed After Scheme Outlined
At a meeting led by Mayor H. K. Ford in Forbes, Mr. Carroll outlined a cooperative building scheme and urged forming a Forbes branch. The plan would fund homes via member shares, with 80 percent advances, monthly payments, and a 28 year life. eligibility requires substantial shares and long commitment.
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Pord
Carroll
Mudgee
Ariry
Horhes
Weatherboard
Micro
Shenah Gr
Moorethy
Liv Society
Smnc
Jolm
Carroll Wis
Forbes Ambulance Station Set to Open Next Week
Forbes gains its own ambulance service under the Parkes Forbes District Committee with A J Wheeler appointed as first ambulance officer. The unit will operate from the Lachlan Club in Templar Street pending a formal open on September 4 and a potential future Jemalong Shire expansion.
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Parkes-Forbes
Parkes
Goobang
Jemalong
Engowra
A. J. Wheeler
Dubbo
Sydney
Eastern Suburbs
Lachlan Club
Templar Street
Mir Wheeler
Town Hall Lodge
J. BH Gontella
A. P. Steel
Levy
D Jollie
J. J. Turner
J Clifton
Belleher
Breechmore
O'Brien
Dhe WM & Flaunt
Boa
Parkes-Porkee Distret Committee
Wheeler
A. PL Steel
J. P. Omahman
P.M. McOglrr
Lachlan Chub
McChanie
Walvun
Iife
Misars
G D. Bassett
Bob Speck
NM McPhillamy
Me A. Meagher
Co operative Building Society Formed in Forbes
A public meeting supports forming a co operative building society in Forbes to help members build equity and obtain loans. A provisional committee is named, a secretary is appointed, and premises arrangements are discussed with ambulance station logistics and temporary housing plans.
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Cameron
Sorey
Forbes
Messrs. & Block
E Byrnes
N. Coles
R. QO. Palmer
J. G. Taylor
W. J. Green
Qurrell
Tne
Day Train Commences Sept 26 for Forbes Residents
Forbes residents welcome a new day train service to Sydney starting September 26. The day train will depart Forbes at 4:45 am and reach Sydney by 6:28 pm, with a connection to the Orange Dubbo day train. The current afternoon mail and other local services see revised departure times, and a Sunday motor train is replaced by a team unit. The timetable aims to cut night journeys and bring Sydney closer to Forbes, though extra staff will be needed at the local railway to handle increased traffic.
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Jacoble
Sydney
Orange
Porches
Metropolis Central
Jacobie
Rom
Porbes
Snooker Tournament Draws Crowd at School of Arts
The Knock-oit snooker event at the School of Arts billiard room drew 0 players yet sparked interest for a repeat next Wednesday at 7.20 pm. The final pitted W Lambert against C Elvery, Lambert winning, with R McDade taking best break at 16.
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School of Arts Billiard Room
W. Lambert
C. Elvery
R McDade
Blackout hits town power supply after heavy rain
A Friday blackout disrupted electric service when water reached the switchboard during a downpour. A transformer fire damaged the high tension feeder leads and wiring on No 1 panel. Replacement parts were sent to Sydney and the plant remained shut for about one hour to clear damaged gear.
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J. G. Waldron
Une West
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Bydney
Bright prospects for Forbes show attract strong entries
The Forbes show committee expects higher entries than last year with a strong ring event lineup. Deputy Prime Minister Dr Earle Page will officially open the exhibition on Wednesday. A wireless unit will broadcast on site and space is booking up fast for attractions, rides, and displays.
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Show Association
Raberia
HLA
Forbes
Earle Page
Royal powder box and the mystery of beauty lore
A fragmented ad style passage recalls an ancient Egyptian tomb and alabaster jars once used for royal cosmetics. It contrasts the glamour of historic queens with modern women using Charmosan face powder to stay youthful, claiming unique secret charm beyond plain looks.
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Egypt
Studio Theatre Presents King Solomon’s Mines Adventure
Hollider Haggard production features Robert Stevenson directing with Geoffrey Barkas in charge of location. Cast includes Cedric Hardwicke Paul Robeson Roland Young Anna Lee John Loder and hundreds more in authentic African settings. Screenings Saturday Monday Tuesday with two other clips Love Begins at 20 features ventriloquist Hugh Herbert. his gag provokes director Frank McDonald and ends with a dog antics joke.
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Hollider Haggard
King Salomon's Mines
Boul Africa
Te Valley
Thowond Hills
Natal
Robert Stevenson
Geoffrey Barkas
Cedric Hardwicke
Paul Robteen
Roland Young
Anna Lee
John Loder
Flmgoers
Studio Theatre
Hugh Herbert
Frank McDonald
Hugh
Charmosan Face Powder Ad Promises Lasting Wear
An vintage ad touts Charmosan face powder claiming long wear and a star quality choline formula. It highlights choline based cleansing and night facial massage benefits, with boudoir jars and tubs priced in bold figures and sold everywhere.
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Charmomn
Rationed Work Deputation To Mayor And Police
Fifty men on the rationed work scheme near saru drome road met outside the Town Hall to press for food relief and faster pay. Mir A Haugh led the group, claiming £3 19 2 paid last week for two weeks’ work, with two weeks off and further two weeks on before repayment. The mayor acknowledged hardship and said officers have no power to authorize relief. higher authorities must sanction. The mayor would liaison with MLA Bar Hilliott and the department, with decisions to be wired from Forbes if successful after meetings next week.
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Alderman Ford
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A Haugh
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Haugh
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Bar
Elliott W
BFC
Dempsey
Forbes
Rainy Plaints Drop Porbes to Zero After Storm
Yesterday's heavy storm drenched Porbes, with afternoon rain and more overnight. The rain caused a sharp fall of points to zero this morning as officials noted the weather disruption.
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Porbes
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