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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
2
A quirky ad text promotes daily cleaning and fresh undergarments to extend the life of Precinis stockings. It claims nightly lasing removes harmful perspiration acids and dusts off tiny invisible particles, urging delicate nylon and rayon to resist ordinary wear.
Almost the full 60 members attended the Junior C.W.A monthly meeting at Forbes JH School where secretary Margaret Bain reviewed the year’s operations. The report notes weekly hospital visits, Norwegian tea events, first aid lectures, and ongoing collaboration with the parent branch.
Weights issued for Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club on Rosing Day and Wamboyne Picniture Club on New Year’s Day. Weights list multiple maiden and handicap events with entries like Lord Talisman, Gin Sling, Mer Varco, Miss Forbes, Elfarrow, Irish Ann, Pelosia, and Wealthacre among others for various cups and handcaps.
Alderman F W Spicer was chosen unopposed as Mayor of Parkes for the next year. He has served as alderman since 1922 and as mayor for eleven terms, eight consecutive. The mayoral allowance is set at £150. Also noted: Deputy Mayor W oJ Heraghty re-elected unopposed. Orange and Goobang Shire Council leadership selections reported.
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