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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
8
An ad emphasizes eczema relief using Doan's Ointment. It claims the product soothes itching and prevents unsightly eruptions by penetrating to the source in the skin. The copy urges readers to obtain Doan's for persistent skin irritation and emphasizes immediate use.
The list names sixth class boys and girls from High School primary and district schools who acted as examiners in final tests and will be permitted to enter Forbes High School next year. Names from Ideantieih Adair to Prete Bohnbere are included, with entries from regional schools such as Quandoialla and Tom's Lagoon. A public meeting to form a recruiting and welfare committee for local militia supervision is scheduled by the Mayor for Monday evening at the Council Chambers.
Forbes Intermediate High School released term results showing top aggregates by class and subject. Notable leaders include Robert Adam and James Mulligan in senior groups, with high marks across English History French Maths Chemistry Economics and more for Fourth and Third years, plus many named students in Class 2A 2H and 1A through 1B.
A scanned roster lists students and their marks across subjects such as Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Science Drawing and more. Names include Wood Hunsmiton Amel Atorr Anthony Arnell Croft Genge Kershaw Dunn and Milton among others with several entries showing top or equal placements in multiple subjects.
A death is reported for Valicare Boon following a filly gallop at a local fair. Owned by Mr P H Osborne, the animal was noted as one of the fillies to appear at the event. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
At Marist College prize giving Master R Me Groth hailed as top performer in the college. Junior winner Master T Donnelly of Peak Hill secured a cap for highest marks in three tests with 221 marks. Eleven boys received Intermediate Certificates, including CL Mf Duns and R Tooth, with A and B grade totals reported. Principal thanked clergy and outlined plans for a new shelley bed to house gymnasium work, inviting community support. Father Aga offered congratulations and praised student and staff efforts in developing the school.
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