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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1949

Page

2

Local social notes mark engagements and visits in Forbes

Mr Max Parkes of Orange entertained engagement plans after a weekend visit in Forbes. Miss Joan Butterworth and Mr James Mattiske hosted a nic nac evening at Bunnydale to celebrate their upcoming wedding at St John’s Church in Forbes. Additional notices cover holidays, family visits, hospital discharge, and preparations for weddings and travel across Orange, Forbes, Sydney and Canberra.

Max Parkes Orange Forbes Joan Butterworth James Mattiske Anic Nac Bunnydale St. John's Church of England

Births and gatherings mark Forbes community notices

Local paper records multiple births at Crombie hospital and a birthday party for Julianne Parker. It notes engagements and weddings in Forbes with relatives visiting from Lismore and Sydney, travel updates for residents, and hospital stays for Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and others in the area.

Obituary: Alexander Biggs Dies in Forbes at His Age

On February 16, Mr Alexander Biggs died at the home of his daughter Mrs P Walker in St Marys in his old age. Born near Canbarra in 1650 he moved to Forbes as a child and became known as a culvert and road builder with work from Bondi to Peak Hill. He is survived by two sisters four daughters and two sons with Reg at Kogarah. The article notes his diverse interests in racehorses mining and garden life and reflects on his contribution to the community.

Forbes Alexander Biggs P. Walker St. Mary's Canberra Alex Soul Forbes Somme North Hill Richard Bondi Peak Hill Amman Grenfell Street Mrx Mra E. Hosking Sydney Reg Kogarah

Lipstick ad convey youth glow and charm

Dialogue touts lipstick shades for alluring lips. It claims color effects that radiate charm and personality, promising indelible, soft lips with a youthful glow and lasting appeal.

Des John Phillip John Antlcing Sola Charman

Life-long Fortes resident Ellis Hamer dies at 73

Ellis Hamer a longtime Forbes resident and master coach builder died at the District Hospital after a period of illness. He worked for F Rath & Co and later ran his own workshop at Camp Hill. He served with Forbes Bowling Club and was a devout Methodist. He is survived by his wife Sarah Sansom and two daughters Edith Alarmain and Lilian Bowling Brown. Funeral at Potches cemetery with Rev K Doust officiating. Local arrangements by A G Jones.

Fortes Elis Hamer WWI Fife Sydney Herm Forbes Hamer F. Rath & Co Camp Hill Forbes Bowling Club Forbes Methodist Church Sarah Sansom tMhe Lilian Bowling Brown Mise Edith Alarmain Potches Cemetery Western K. Doust A G Jones

Arthur H Gray dies after long illness in Vatralia Hospital

The death of Arthur Howard Gray occurred in Vatralia Military Hospital after a prolonged illness. A 36 year old former World War I veteran, he was a well known visitor to Fortes and married to Beate Clarke. His widow Mrs Beate Gray and daughter Pat Fleet of Burwood mourn his loss. a large military funeral was held at Rookwood Cemetery.

Vatralia Hioapita Arthur Howard Gray Waa Ao Fortes Beate Clarke Fils Pat KW. Fleet Burwood Rookwood Cemetery

Suits Reach a New Peak of Elegance

Fashion notes describe season suit silhouettes with narrow shoulders full skirts and varied jackets. Detachable capes wide collar options and peplums feature in linen and wool designs for different figures. Patterns 484 and 44 offer coordinated jackets and skirts with sizes and prices.

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