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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
11
Advertorial copy promotes Charmesan face powder gift caskets for all ages and women. Describes three casket sizes with powder and Creme Charmesan, priced 2/6, 6, and over the counter. Claims universal appeal and ubiquitous availability in chemists and stores.
A church notice lists activities led by Pastor KR J. Moulton on Thursday December 18 and Sunday December 18. Times include 7:15 pm, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 7:30 pm with Sunday School. Topics cover Salvation Baptism of the Holy Spirit Divine Healing and Second Coming.
The notice lists church events across John s Parish including Forbes Holy Eucharist at 6 30 pm on the fourth Sunday, Holy Communion at 7 13 0 am, Charms Eucharist at 10 am with Sunday School at 7 4 pm, Bresong sermon at 1 am, Bedgerabong Holy Common Warroo Evensong RR, with mentions of Mathers H Pitcher and clergy.
Country conditions at Hugowra Monwon ga Pinnacle and Garema describe hot dry winds and dust. Harvesting nears completion with delays due to wagon and silo traffic. Crops vary with drought causing damage to gardens and young fruit trees. In Pinnacle scattered showers improved yields. in Garema trucks struggle with bulk loads. Overall farming aims to finish before Christmas despite dusty conditions.
Monwonga defeated Bogan Gate by 188 to 104 at home, with H Pryor 43 and F Constable 92 leading Monwonga. For Bogan Gate, Hagel and Chew were the main resistors as the visitors struggled to rise. The Monwonga Cup lineup for Sunday includes Godden Hand Constable Hanns Tanna Simmonds and Murphy among others.
The suspension bridge at Straney's Crossing over the river in Bedgerabong has been repaired. Residents express gratitude for the prompt action by the Shire Council which restored a motor car capable crossing.
A social farewell was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Murray Wallanbee Berendebba in honor of Mr Jack OTo n who is leaving for a higher appointment. Friends gathered to bid him farewell and wish him success in his new post.
A prime match at Bandon Sunday featured Header Drivers 156 against Wheat Carriers 88. Burdett cricketers visited, played a mixed team from first and second squads. Burdett scored 60 runs and chased the leather as Greenhalgh 500 McNamara 60 and Thorncroft retired for the home side.
Fragmentary note describes breath odor as a sign of poor well being and possible bile flow issue. Mentions vague references to people and places with uncertain terms. The text reads as garbled medical musings without clear events or dates.
In a tight contest at Koorawatha, Goolagong notched his fourth ton of the season with 118 before retirement as G Riley led with seven wickets for 34. Final scores feature J Grayson, R Delbous, L Picker, and others across a loss for Haydon and Woodbridge, with strong bowling by J Riley and E Penaley.
Examination results show all pupils passed across grades in practical music studies at the Ube Conservatorium. Notable scores include Vera Hoad 06 in shorthand and 94 in advanced typing, with multiple students attaining perfect or near perfect marks in elementary to advanced levels.
Visiting optician Mr D J Bono of London will visit Forbes on Wednesday December 2 at Vandenberg rooms if desired. Consulting available at the rooms.
Pupils of the local Public School gathered in the public hall for prize presentations. Dr J Napier praised the school’s record with 100 percent passes in High School and strong Primary results. Dux Patricia Andrews received the Oliver Cup, with many pupils named as prize winners across classes and the high school and primary finales. A happy evening included contributions from teachers, extra awards for conduct, and dancing and supper.
The article notes several property sales in Goolagong. Mr L Marsh has sold his Eureka property of 1100 acres to Mr Condobolin as part of year end transactions. The estate of the late Mr Arthur Marsh is to be auctioned next Saturday.
A long read of social notes from Monwonga to Pinnacle records extended motor tours, school honors, hospital visits, new births, travels, and local congratulatory messages. It lists residents and visitors across multiple towns with brief health, work, and family updates and minor local events.
A severe dust and wind storm battered Lenigptola observed by patrons as high gusts toppled a truck near the fullway rail. A Christmas Eve service led by Rev. R. A. Gibbons occurred that night, with special carol programs noted.
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