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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
4
The Forbes Girl Guides Association held its third annual meeting presided by Mayor Alderman E H Byrnes. Reports praised Guiding work, noted training camps, fund support, and attendance figures while urging greater parental involvement and leadership continuity.
The Forbes Cricket Association carnival at Forbes Ground drew crowds with dancing stalls and competitions. Takings topped £84 with nearly £50 expected profit. events included turkey and fowl prizes, a mystery prize, and cricket club volunteers contributed to the fundraiser's success.
The Rev A E Weston of Parkes becomes rector of Booth Bathurst and Archdeacon of Bathurst following declines by two senior priests. He previously served nine years at Parkes and earlier three years with the AJP in France, where he earned a decoration and commission. He starts February 1, 1934.
Mrs Broderick welcomed Mrs Byrnes at a guide meeting and thanked the Mayor for his lectures. The motion was seconded by Mr Austen. The Mayor praised Mrs Broderick for her reelection as president and credited the guides’ progress to supportive leadership. Mr Austen donated £1 1s to Guide funds amid acclaim.
A passenger praises Creme Charmosan and Charmosan face powder for protecting skin against heat cold and sun during her England trip. The ad claims greaseless protection and anti aging effects with prices listed. A separate letter criticizes the New States movement and calls for a separate association to shield the Country Party from its influence.
At a Malvern Presbyterian meeting a call was forwarded to A J Hewie BLA formerly of Orange now at St Andrew's Wellington NZ. Hewie a 40 year old University of Sydney and St Andrew's Theological College graduate has spent several years in Wellington. His wife is also a University of Sydney graduate.
Sir Philip and Lady Game hosted a reception for hospital matrons and auxiliaries delegates in Byd sey. Lady Game greeted each delegate warmly and, after the formal event, Commander Gif ford arranged a personal chat with country delegates including those from distant regions.
The Parkes council divided on who may vote in the forthcoming hatha referendum. The Deputy Mayor Alderman Warran cast the deciding vote, granting firepay ers and direct lemante the vote. Proposals to limit to ratepayers or to allow all municipal electors were defeated.
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