Forbes Social Gossip Delights Readers With Local Chats
Henrietta Forbes shares town anecdotes from a courteous visitor to fireside musings on fires nearby, a cafe chantant fete planned for Forbes, and playful digs at cinema goers. She notes river swims, wartime tales, post office crushes, and French phrases amid village life and gossip.
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Orange
Orange “Star
Ias
Genttleman
Julian
Forbes
Cafe Ehantant
Paris
Henrietta
Curdial
Dane Hall
Arta
Moutongs
Cafa
Jock
Crown and Anchor
Sydney
Ty Lover
Pitt Street
Harry Lauder
Laa
Doan's Ointment Cures Eczema Says Mrs Browne
A testimonial from Mrs George Browne of Camp Hill Forbes now Parkes praises Doan's Ointment for eczema on the head. She reports hair loss and severe irritation improved after several applications and full cure after two pots. Sold by chemists at 2 shillings 9 pence or posted by Foster McClellan Co Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Browne
Camp Hill
Forbes
Parkes
Dean
Wool and sheep care letters from early 20th century trade
A collection of letters discusses wool quality, buyer behavior, and sheep health. Messages from The Manager, Mesere Wite Lick Ltd, and others emphasize proper digestion, clean blood, and well grown wool. Messages cite better fleece weight in New England and endorsements for a product named once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesere Wite Lick Ltd
Aydney
Sir
New England
OM Wright & Sons Ltd
Phallip
When in Doubt Buy the Best Medicine Spirit
The article urges buying the safest, purest medicinal spirit and warns that many buyers ignore the technical facts. it mentions Chateau Tanunda as a notably pure hospital brandy and notes fashion notices for Mina Bathgate’s millinery.
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Chateau Tanunda
Tyre theft case before Mr. Arnold in magistrates court
Christopher Markwort, 27, faced charges for stealing two motor tyres worth £9 from James Davidson. He pleaded not guilty. Witnesses testified to purchase details and a dark stranger. Markwort received a six months hard labor sentence suspended on good behavior for 12 months with sureties.
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C. A. Arnold
Christopher Markwort
James Davidson
Markwort
Scarfe
O'Neill
John Dukes
Iron Bridge
Defendant
Venables
Maorkwort
Marcus Arnold Venables
Constable Scarfe
Davidson
John Dempsey
Markwert
Forged Cheques Suspected in Parkes Business Community
A Parkes report warns of forged cheques passing locally with two businessmen cashing £10 cheques drawn on a well known firm. They alerted the manager, police were informed, and Constables Wilson Hart and Simpson investigated and arrested a man in Parkes.
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Parkes
St Wll
Wilson
Hart
Simpson
Farkex
Orient Line Royal Mail steamers to London sailing routes
Orient Line announces sailings to London calling at Colombo Suez Port Said Naples Toulon Gibraltar and Plymouth. Fares list First Saloon single 948 return 172. Third Class single 88 return 68. States ships finest and most luxurious with expanded Third Class cabin and deck spaces due to Second Class abolition.
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Royal Mail
London
Colombo
Suez
Port Said
Naples
Toulon
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Studebaker promo and photo studio ad copy
Edward Weaver and Company Forbes advertise a luxurious Studebaker that glides over rough roads and offers comfort for travel. H G Styles Proprietor promotes a Christmas card photo service at Clare Howe's studio with child or portrait photography.
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Studebaker
Hats at Austen and Pratley Offer Varsette Value
Austen and Pratley promote Varsette Hats at 11 for best value in menswear. Shop this reliable men’s wear store for latest shades and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen & Pratley's
Adventurous yet affordable holiday offer described
A promotional notice urges readers to take a low cost, enjoyable holiday after a hard year. It promises a comfortable trip with minimal expense and invites immediate reply for illustrated literature and complete planning details.
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Rankin Street
Adams
Miss Sishgp
Morris
New South Wales
F. W. Gaggin
Lindley Walker Co-Operative Wheat Co.Ltd
Crain
Mark Lane
Cox
Linwalker
Witchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Witchcombe
Carson
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge St
Government Savings Bank
Hawke Bros
Hawke
Boyers
Garthowen
Wiseman
Mina Bathgate
Rankin
Orient Line
Steamer Toys
Oronsay
Osterley
Orama Ormus
Ordova
Orvieto As
Edward Weaver & Co
Harry G. Styles
Big Six Studebaker
H. G. Styles
Clarrle Howe
New Zealand
London Bank Chambers
Martin Place
Lachlan Street
G. A. Pymont
Will Garry
Twin City Tractors
Lister
Southern Cross Windmills
Gaston
Guardian Assurance Co
Farmers & Graziers' Co-op
Grain Coy., Ltd
OIL & Twne
P.c
Arthur Hughes General Hardware and Saddlery
Bebarfalds-Vicker's Bureau
Rankin St
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