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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
12
Fragmented local classified style notice listing items for sale and services. References Healing Shop near Strand Theatre, kitchen appliance ads, milk and jelly entries, auctions, and help wanted notices. Contains multiple product names and event details with partial dates and prices.
Pocket wallet with bank notes cheques and papers lost on Sunday August 15 between Forbes and Grenfell. Reward offered upon return to Forbes Advocate.
A reward of 5 will be paid for information leading to the conviction of any person removing call from the Posed ite of the Marist Bros in the area formerly known as the Paddock Forbes. JF Williams, Solicitor, for and on behalf of the Trustees.
A long string of memorial inserts from Ashton and others list deceased relatives with dates August and 1947, plus messages from siblings, spouses, and children. Names include Jean, Henry Ashton, Mortina, Rene, Claude, Callie, and Patrick Riley among others, with probate notices for New South Wales to follow. The page reads like a community obituary and legal notices collage.
A black and white fox terrier of medium size with a white tip on the tail and a large black patch on the back, black head, was last seen along Hugowrm Road Wednesday. Reward offered. Ring 424 or contact V. EL Griffith.
A public meeting will be held in Partih Hall Sirest Forbes to discuss the Far West Health Scheme. Dr J W Wearn treasurer of Par West Council will outline activities and progress. Citizens are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Ian Moore express heartfelt thanks to Sister Robinson, Sister Bemstead and Crombie Private Hospital staff for attentive care during their 18 weeks old baby Brien’s three week stay. They also thank Dr Deinberg for skilled treatment and the medical team for their care during the serious illness.
An employment notice seeks a cook at Club House Hotel on Rankin Street offering wages in line with the award and a five day workweek. Applicants are urged to apply.
A garbled year end toy sale advertises ladders of holiday goods including electric trains, dolls, wicker prams, and wheel toys for all ages. Shouted urges urge shoppers to lay by now and visit early for best selection in town.
R L Edmonds representative visits district to discuss payments and plans for oil, kerosene, and electrical appliances. Notice announces annual meeting of hospital submembers at Council Chambers on Thursday August 31 with business items and memorial service.
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