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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

2

Black and White Ball Appreciation Notes

A local league thanks supporters and participants in a community event the Black and White Ball. The report lists several individuals including Mir Geo Mills winners of competitions and mentions Mr Roy Genge and Mr Phen TH among attendees. A footballers event is noted to be held next Wednesday at Parish Hull.

Firbes Rigor Sceress Percicwlarly Mir Geo Mills Competithans Cordini O Mara Meagher Turkey Roy Genge Phen Parish Hull

A W U Meeting and Forbes Air Display Notes

A report covers a town meeting at the Forbes Town Hall with plans for a grant for tools to returning servicemen and notes on a weekend air display. The piece mentions Ernie Reed the Wollongong flying instructor, local lorries, and various social and civic happenings in Forbes.

Iday Ernie Reed Wollongong Erne

Birth announcements for several families and relatives

Congratulations to At and Mrs Harold Polaon nv Dover Burn on the birth of a daughter on August 24. Myter jit- Vote Jiospital Moviky Sydney Manter Robert Simpeun, son of duck Sipanis, of Batty Street, adenoids and tonsils removed. Breniwood Inet week Mise Violet Smith, of South Jdobulin Row, arrived on Friday to spend month's holiday with relatives.

Harold Polaon Dover Burn, Oon Myter Jiospital Moviky Sydney Manter Robert Simpeun Duck Sipanis Batty Stree Mise Violet Smith South Jdobulin Row Mut Lieew

Amaroo Shire Engineer Prendergast Resigns for Forbes Post

Amaro o Shire engineer Mr Prendergast has resigned to take a position with Forbes Municipal Council next month. Council accepted the resignation with regret amid tributes from President Mr R Rev Miss J Baldock and others who praised his wide experience and wished him well. He cited a young family and hope to educate them as his reason, thanking the council for support and cooperation.

Prendergast Amaro Shire Forbes Municipal Council Molong “Expresa A. J. Beldowk Wombat Cemed J Baldock Church Street Sydney Dr. Reynolds C. R. Johnson Laorry Cornesi Tt Jorcers Amaroo Shire

Reward Offered for Information in Personal Memoir Case

Reward of four rows offered for information leading to conviction of a person connected with a memoir sailing from a port associated with Maristorov College. Reference to police paddock area Forbes and action by JF Williams solicitor for the Trustees.

Cy Berson Maristorov College Forbes JF. Williams Ue Trusreen

Motor Trimmer and Upholsterer Notice

Cat Hoovit Sra Curtain repairs and tarpaulines promised. Furniture reupholstery offered by S. J. Pollock at Dowling Street and Wood's Premises. Telephone 550.

Cat Hoovit Sra Fea Tanapert S. J. Pollock Dowling Street Wood Phone 550

Ambulance Annual Meeting Notice

The Ambulance Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st September at the Ambulance Station. Nominations for the committee must reach the Returning Officer by 4 p.m. on 7th September. A. J. Returning Officer.

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Farm Machinery Auction Notice Near Shire Depot Forbes

Farm machinery to be offered near Shire J T Woods and Bon, including a Clifton Bunting Hay Press, Hay Rake, International Disc Drill 17 Run, heavy duty trailer 2 ton, and a 6 by 1 foot table. Sale held in Bandon Street Forbes Depot under Pietsch, Esq.

Shire J. T. Woods & Bon Pietsch Meeeaan McKay Clifton Bunting Hay Press HAY Rake Bandon Street Forbes Depot

Aero Club Dinner Draws Visitors from Other Clubs

Forbes Aero Club hosts its fourth monthly dinner at the parish hall on Thursday with guests from other clubs. Members will staff the display committee and should notify secretary Doug Hawkins today. Donations include twenty seats for visiting pilots and twenty medals for the Y A dance. Organizers seek hosts for two visitors over the weekend and request contact with president Gaccee Mendham at the Advocate.

Forbes Aero Club Wigty Mittier Doug Hawkins Portes Western Cintas Limited W. Kennedy Y.A Kevin Breen Ran‘din Street Hee

Charmouse party tale of hands and love

At a social gathering Marci comments on Jown’s beauty and marriage status. The speaker highlights a fascination with elegant hands and a product or conceit named Charmoun. The dialogue hints at romance and self presentation within the party ambiance.

Marci Charmoun

Said Mary to Mother Charmoxan Peche Color Exchange

A dialogue snippet shows Mary asking about a new product or item called Charmoxan with a described colour and a mother noting the color Peche. The exchange emphasizes a singing on and a pleasant tone in the scene.

Mary

Far West Health Scheme Sets Tennis Tournament Date

Following Doctor W Wearn’s visit the Knushing lab plans a four event tennis tournament on September 18 at Bonnie Royal courts. The program includes footrunning throwing and wicker activities. Donations of cash or wood may be left with J Ryan at John Meagher Co Hawke’smore.

W. Wearn Far West Chicken Knushing Lab Abd Bonnie Royal Courts Woods J. Ryan John Meagher & Co Oor Hawke's More

Priests Hold Annul Retreat at Wilcannia Forbes

About eighteen priests attended a retreat here last week conducted by Rev Father Raymond CP. The event was organized by the Wilcannia Forbes diocese and featured spiritual talks and reflections for clergy in attendance.

Wilcannia Forbes Father Raymond, Cp

Black and White Ball Supports Football Fundraising Effort

Attendance at the Black and White ball was below expectations yet raised about £100 for injured footballers. The event featured black and white decor, a Ban derson orchestra, and remarks by Mayor Canridge and captain Bow Huggett praising the team’s year. An auction of donated goods and a church guild buffet aided the fundraiser.

Banderson Ald Canridge Watken Bow Huggett Church of Ladies’ Guild

New Railway Chief Frederick Charles Garside Named to Lead

Frederick Charles Garside is chosen for the top Railways post succeeding retiring Commissioner T J Mortigan at October 1. The narrative traces his rise from delivering papers in Goulburn to apprentice fitter in Eveleigh works and his steady ascent to Assistant and Deputy Commissioner before assuming the role.

Conwaitsaloner F.C. Garside T. J. Mortigan Frederick Charles Garside Egatgrove Goulburn Railway Department Presa Eveleigh Asnlatans Railways Hartigan

Far West Children Scheme Sparks Public Meeting Debate

At a parish hall meeting led by Mayor Alderman P. Coneidge the Far West Children scheme was outlined with focus on dental work for isolated settlers. The speaker urged local support, noting the scheme provides treatment, trained staff, and schooling for affected children while highlighting community fruit donations and volunteer efforts from Leeton growers and Bourke carriers.

P. Coneidge Doctor W. Wearn Par West Leeton Bourke Mbbooburra Manly Forben

Milthorpe Found Dead at Home in Parkes

The death of Mr James Milthorpe aged about 47 in his bed at Rowan Street Parkes is reported. He was a former lifelong grocer who suffered a stroke twelve years ago and lived retired with occasional visits to the bowling club. The funeral was held at Findlay after service at St George’s Church. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter among a wide circle of friends.

Parkes Esays James Milthorpe Rowan Milthorpe Nearh Findlay St. George's Ciret England Miltos Jack Porbes Any Symanne Peak Hill Triende Millthorpe Fane

Neville Dickinsons 21st Birthday Party at Farnell Sere

Neville Dickinson celebrated his 21st birthday last Thursday at Farnell Sere, hosted by Stan Dickinson. About thirty friends attended a buffet with cards, games, four musical items, and a sumptuous supper. Neville received a gold watch and other gifts, and had recently transferred from Parkes to the Parkes Commonwealth Bank branch.

Ada Mus Stan Dickinson Farnell Neville Troy Boohy Parkes Forbes Nevelle Neville Wan Parkes Commonwealth Bank

Far West Charity Appeal Urges Help for Children

Local committees urge support for children in Far West, calling on residents to aid any task from medical care to education. The drive ties donations to a broader nation building effort, with funds earmarked for the Far West scheme and community welfare projects.

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