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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
1
The notice states no shopping on Christmas Eve with stores closing at 6 pm. Christmas Day and Boxing Day will see closures. Saturday trading will run from 9 pm to 5 pm.
A large Forbes gathering organized by Mrs Bliff, Mrs Beddie, and Miss Ada Baore ham discussed forming a Forbes branch of the Women's Australian National Service. Mrs Donaldson of the Orange WANS spoke, apologizing for Mrs Littlejohn who was unable to attend, praising the voluntary work and opportunities for women.
Special meeting of Jemalong Shire Council at 9 15 am Friday re elected Dr G B Griffith as President for the year and Cr Eddie as deputy. The newly elected council members attended with Clerk Mr Ogden and temporary chairman Cr Griffith. Griffith paid tribute to long serving members Hammond Beddie Speck and welcomed new women representatives Rodger Rout.
Former Melbourne Herald circulation manager W McRennie praises Group Captain Roy King DFC 66.6 in a tribute alongside reports on filtration plant funding. Council discussions note Under Secretary approval for rapid plant development, with tenders to council and funding arrangements including government grants and Lifec shares.
The council welcomed two new members Dr Griffith and Dr Rout with a pledge to improve shire services. Officers were re-elected including Cr Grimth as president and Dr Beddie as deputy, while committees were formed and discussions addressed home nursing and community welfare.
Women praise Creme Charmosan for protecting complexions in hot weather. It shields skin from sun dust and winds while fixing powder for hours, making it a popular summer base for makeup.
Creme Creaseless is marketed as a famous product used by chemists drapers and stores including chain stores. The copy touts wide availability and brand prominence across retail channels.
Ad copy touts Charming hands Charmosan liquid cream as a luxury lotion for clear, soft hands. It emphasizes dazzled hands and irresistible charm through a moisturizing formula.
The Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd announces changes due to government Christmas holidays. There will be no issue on Friday, 26 December, with normal publication resuming Tuesday, 30 December 1942. The note extends season’s greetings and hopes for peace and prosperity in 1942.
The firm acknowledged the Council's opinion on supervision of the filtration plant and suggested the Council should form the annual operations body for the proposed filtration project.
Mary Elizabeth Dolly Cannon married Graham Theis Manning at St Laurence's Catholic Church on a Saturday ceremony celebrated by Rev Father Boylan. The bride wore a classical gown with pearl trim and a long veil. attendants wore georgette gowns. After a reception in the CWA rooms, the couple honeymoon in Melbourne and Sydney and will reside in Newcastle.
Reports from Washington say a large Japanese convoy of about 60 ships was supposedly sunk off the Philippine coast between Manila and the Loux coast. German setbacks on the Russian front continue as British and Allied forces conduct withdrawals in the Western Desert and Malayan theater.
A Returned Soldiers' League conference leads to a federal Congress decision on attitudes toward aliens. The annual gathering at State Gelirnied Sellers Kal outlines policy directions and public stance for the era.
A Bedgerabong school concert note describes hot weather with a changeable pattern and a cool breeze. It mentions a Thursday night storm with small recorded points and a Friday thunderstorm with points registered.
An Australian wartime congress debated harsh measures against enemy aliens, including deportation, suspension of admissions, and suppression of enemy language publications. The article later describes a school concert and festive activities with praise for the teachers and volunteers.
A mayoral message urges resilience against world turmoil and war affecting Australia. It echoes Churchill's call to steadfast Endeavour and individual duty, insisting festive greetings will return when peace and happiness prevail globally.
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