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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
4
The Strand Theatre presented a varied bill featuring vaudeville turns and musical interludes led by a popular performer. Street chatter noted the event as a welcome diversion with several acts drawing notable audience response and the management expressing thanks to sponsors and local officials for support.
A fragmented report covers a 10.8 punishment scene at Portes Pores Court. Mary Hawee, a young person, faces charges for riding a patoreva hob with a silencing device. Sergeant Pollard describes arrests, bets, and the institution’s Christmas charity efforts as officials discuss decorum.
A long transcription lists weddings, funerals, and social notices from a local newspaper. It names many individuals, families, and addresses, with scattered references to hospital visits, memorials, and social gatherings spanning days around the Christmas season. It notes a burial and various church and civic events, reflecting a dense community notices column.
A quirky 1900s style advert touts gift sets for women featuring Chardouin powder and color schemes. It promises bold beauty products as ideal holiday presents, highlighting red harbingers of desirability and a standard of elegance.
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