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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

2

Postwar economics loom as nations brace for repayment

The Forbes Advocate notes United States massing for economic strain after the war and laments profiteering by muniion and airavit firms on Allied supplies. It cites speeches by the Minister for Trade and Customs on peace headaches, the need for postwar money to fund reconstruction, and calls for renewed rural settlements to spur employment.

United States Muniion Airavit America Europe Australia Hitler Musselin Mr Lawson Justice Pike Hon Great Britain France Germany Russia Canada Belgium

Fire Inquiry Hears Unclear Origin at Ran kin Street Blitz

Coroner Mr Arthur San holds inquiry into January 28 blaze at Shanahan and Venables properties on Rankin Street. Witnesses describe a fast moving fire starting near Venables garage with debris and possible grass ignition. Coroner returns an open verdict while noting broader farm and industry topics discussed at a Farmers and Settlers Association meeting.

Arthur San Rankin Street Venables and Bhanahan Farmers and Settlers' Association

Charmosan Cream Promises Youthful Skin Amid Summer

An advertisement touts Charmosan cream as protection from sun, dust, and wind aging skin. It claims the product smooths, revives tones, and makes readers look younger, with bold notes that women will love how it reduces powder use in hot weather.

Whatea

McKell Heads Forbes Labor Meeting In Uncertain Rust

NSW Labor leader Mr. McKell visited Forbes with aides Dunn Cahill O Sullivan and Carson addressing a small Forbes Town Hall crowd. He pressed unity democratic principles relief works closer settlement and irrigation schemes while criticizing eight years of government and urging action to revive rural prosperity.

W. 4. MecKell NSW. Labor Party Mera W. Dunn J. J. Cahill M. O'Sullivan W. Carson Forbes Forbes Labor Leagh W. B. Brady Parbes Mr. McKell Labor Eletory Mo Aler-ton Nsw McKell McRell Ehairman Ubis Goolagong Wyangala Wieiver Dubae Mir McKell Ie Murrumbidgee Central Tablelands Grenfell It Aspecta McBell Ita UAP Country Party Ichell W. F. Dunn Ag- Mealture Messrs Cahill Sullee

Quaint Doll's Hat by Ann Rutherford

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actress Ann Rutherford selects a grey felt hat to match a pebble crepe dress in Lie tame shade. Pink and brown velvet ribbons drape and are secured with ribbons beneath her curls.

Ann Rutherford Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer

Obituary of Frederik J Peters of Forbes

Frederik John Peters of Renfree Street Forbes died suddenly Friday afternoon at age 77 after a cerebral episode. He was a road builder, former captain of the Porters Parish Brigade, and a renowned fisherman. Survived by widow, three sons William Maly and Michael, five daughters Mesames Johnson Cune windra Les Hayes Bookdates AR Ryan E Elbourne and J Sweeney Portness. Funeral noon Saturday at Romland Catholic Cemetery with Fire Brigade in attendance. Reverend Father O Sullivan and Mr A G Jones officiated.

Frederik John Peters Renfree Street She Lawn Mr. Peters Peters Cringe Forbes Jussels Porches Pare Brigade Courtaly William Maly Michael Mescames Johnson Cunewindra Les Hayes Ryan E. Elbourne J Sweeney Portness

Enthusiastic Junior Red Cross Work Across New South Wales

Across NSW energetic Junior Red Cross groups mobilize to aid war effort and care for needy children. They support four Junior Red Cross Homes sheltering 4477 children and contribute comforts for overseas troops. The movement continues despite wartime strains.

Forbes Items Offer District News and Departures

Local Forbes readers follow a flood of notices as residents leave town for Sydney Parramatta and Newcastle. Names include Mr and Mrs B Page Wirringa Mr Bob Chartres Orange and Mr Mulker Lacator Street Forbes District Hospital awaits updates on several patients.

Mor. Mulker Laca-tor Street Forbes District Hospital Wo Morsti Forbes Brent~wood Bert’ Ruttey Canowindra Cortmerci) Banking Co Sydney Joan Barky Bon Phillips Ane Mira HU. Philips Bon Condobelia Greta Davies

Successful Garema Dance Raises Funds for Ambience Effort

A social dance at Garema Hall last Tuesday raised over £1. The event, organized by the Garema committee, included a supper provided by local ladies. The Bahomblny dance band supplied the music as attendees enjoyed the evening.

Garema

Christmas Gifts for Ex-Service Men’s Children

About 1700 children of ex soldiers received clothing toys and games from the Junior Red Cross. The gifts were made by the Red Cross children and brought some brightness to homes shadowed by illness and poverty during Christmas.

Boctecy

Gulliver's Travels in Technicolor Began at Fleischer Studios

The first Australian sketches arrive for Paramount's full length animated feature Gulliver's Travels from Jonathan Swift. Produced in Miami over eighteen months with 3000 artists, the film used 12 tons of paint on 500,000 cells and 1,000,000 drawings across 115,200 scenes.

Australia Paramount Jonathan Swift Fleischer Studios Miami Florida

Bandana Handkerchiefs Inspire Playful Outfit Trend

Fashion notes describe bandana handkerchiefs fashioned from white linen shorts and a red white candy stripe cotton. The article highlights a quirky style trend blending casual wear with bold print accents.

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