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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
12
The Forbes postmaster W. J. Moore provides a list of new trunk charges effective April 1. Rates reflect a low-system setup and apply to direct-line service, detailing cost changes for local and long-distance connections.
Practical remedies and routines cover castor oil serving options, teeth cleaning methods, and gum health. It explains how to prepare oil for tasting, warns on varicose vein bursts with immediate pressure and bandaging, and discusses optimal eating amounts, digestion, and fattening foods including milk, fats, sugars, and starches with reference to homoeopathic ideas and dietary guidance.
A detailed mail timetable lists closing and arrival times by train for Forbes Post Office services to Sydney Bogan Gate Wirrin ga Condobolin Stockinbingal Wirringa Yerra Yerra Yameena and other sidings. It includes private bags for named individuals and stations, daily and weekly shipping rules, and deadlines.
Katharine Elbourn youngest daughter of A J Elbourn Eugowra and Sills St John second son of J St John Cowra were united in marriage by Rev West at Canowindra Church of All Saints on November 20. The bride wore white crepe de chine with silk ribbon and orange blossoms. Bridesmaid Mia Elbourn wore pale blue poplin. Best man was W St John. Gifts included a gold bracelet and a gold brooch. They left for a Sydney honeymoon by motor car.
A list of upcoming fixtures includes England and Australia juniors in Sydney on December 13, First Test in Sydney on December 19, Victoria versus New South Wales in Melbourne on December 26, Second Test in Melbourne on January 1, South Australia versus New South Wales in Adelaide on January 9, Third Test in Adelaide on January 16, New South Wales versus Victoria in Sydney on January 24, England versus Tasmania in Launceston on January 27 and Hobart on January 30, England versus Victoria in Melbourne on February 13 and England versus New South Wales in Sydney on February 20, Fifth Test in Sydney on February 27 and England versus South Australia in Adelaide on March 14.
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