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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
2
A chaotic likely column fragment recounts idle gossip and street scenes. It mentions Forbes gas woes, aldermen time limits, a shooting misfortune, a school fete with Aunt Anaesthesia, and odd booths selling balls and rings as townsfolk navigate a tense social mood.
The Forbes branch reports a prosperous Red Cross stall on Friday with substantial funds raised and remaining competitions pending. Stock held included fruit vegetables and homemade sweets. many items found eager buyers as the final 1951 event of the Red Cross union Christmas card sale opens from Mrs Green.
Mr James Ellis of Crombie and TenecL Weare were mentioned last Friday. Mrs V Cooper of Myall Park Coragabal was discharged from Crombie hospital and has returned home at Inchgower. Mr T H White returned after eleven days at Crombie hospital for medical treatment and will receive further care.
The Alie King family of Orange paid a brief visit to friends in Sherif Street. Birth announcements include a son at the Mater Hospital for W Palouse, a son for Murphy of Queen Street, a daughter for Murray Joyce at Crombie, and a daughter for Bentick at Crombie. Further items note Mr H P Gillard’s return to the Albion Hotel, Mrs Lesh Rees’s return home, Bob Ackroyd resuming duties after leave, P J Cullen’s return from visit, Ray Johnston holidaying, Wilma Charlton visiting Forbes, Mrs E Reynolds traveling to Lismore, and a double birthday party for Helen and Diane Newton with a large attendance.
The C E Guild attended the Markwell christening of Roslyn Royal Joyce with godmother Mrs Martin Debenham present. They donated 200 to St Johns Church for The Day of Prayer and planned Christmas cheer for Forbes Hospital patients. New member Miss Junn joined. thanks were extended to hostesses Mrs A E White Mrs N Martwell and Mrs R Muffett.
Parents and Citizens association staged a Friday night fete at the school grounds drawing about four hundred attendees. Some three hundred children performed in games, dances, and items with lively local talent, while the refreshment area near the domestic science block thrived. Teachers supported stalls, and the crowd praised the event’s organization and value.
The Forbes Town recital by Mr. G. Wheatley’s pupils featured the Toyland Fantasy and Toy Shoppe with dolls guided by a Fairy. The second half showcased lively numbers including Russian German and Ukrainian dances, junior ballerinas, and a vocal duet Where You Were A Tulip. Mrs Curteis provided music throughout, elevating the festive program.
A standard size medium inked typewriter ribbon is available at Actvocate Office. The listing notes single stock item with no further details on price or quantity.
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