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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1952
Page
2
J Harris and Son introduces Forbes leading line featuring newspapers periodicals toys and gifts at the store. The business highlights a broad assortment and ongoing promotions to attract shoppers.
The P A and H Society held a social after its last meeting to honor Miss Johnson as show queen and Mr R Swan. John Hammond presented Miles Johnson for representing the society in the Jubilee queen competition. Swan was farewelled amid praise for his support and Junior Farmers exhibition work.
The engagement is announced of Diane Irene Willis the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Willis of Sheriff fire to Bruce John the youngest son of Mr and Mrs J R Acheson of Woodlawn Gunning Gap. Several locals return for Christmas visits across Forbes Sydney Kempney Bankstown and Queanbeyan with holiday departures and family gatherings noted.
The Forbes column records numerous births at Crombie and Mater Hospitals including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Cole, a son for Mr and Mrs Gibson, and a baby girl for other locals. It also notes extended holiday visits by residents to Sydney, Parkes, Cronulla, and Melbourne, plus family travel plans and a wedding preparation for Miss Helen Court.
The column lists numerous Forbes locals and visitors over Christmas including Pat and Basil Smuts of Sydney visiting their parents on Regent Street, Mrs Fitzpatrick of Paddington visiting her sister, and families from Brisbane Townsville and Sydney spending holidays in Forbes. It notes farewells as residents and guests depart, with several returning to Sydney or Brisbane after holiday stays.
Five deaths occurred at Forbes during Christmas and after, including William John Francis of Inchgower who died at Crombie private hospital aged 69. He leaves a daughter, with brothers James Francis and George Francis named. The funeral for him was held Sunday December 23 at the Catholic cemetery with service at St Lawrence’s Church conducted by Rev Father Laneaster.
Miss M B Kilpatrick aged 80 years died the same evening at her home Koyong. She had long lived with her sister Integro Wallace Hunter and served thirty years with the Red Cross, known for her steady work and long service. Her funeral was from her residence in Parorll Street to the Presbyterian cemetery.
Mrs A M Gale widow of Thomas Gale former head gardener to Forbes Municipal Council and deputy town clerk died aged 84. She is survived by son Stan Gale and daughter Mire Les Callin of Bal dock Street Forbes. Funeral planned for Christmas morning at Forbes Cemetery with burial at Rec y KR.
Sister Mary John Bourke longtime Fort Convent educator and beloved figure died in her sleep at the Convent on Boxing Day after a month in Forbes Mater Hospital. Born in County Kerry Ireland in 1847 she taught in Bathurst Mudgee Crone and Fortes Convent and shaped many local residents. A solemn Requiem Mass was held at St Lawrence Church and her funeral proceeded to the Catholic cemetery under Rev Father Bongiarno.
Mr D A Folkard and Mr Donald Alfod Folkard of Forbes died in a burning sawmill accident on Christmas Day at Mymmeee Aberiorn. The body was taken to Forbes and buried in the Church of England cemetery last Friday after funeral rites by Rev Canon White and Mr A G O Jones.
The Ambiance carnival in Herod Street on Christmas Eve drew large crowds and raised around 365 in gross takings. A town band boosted the event and Santa Claus, Mr Deck Holloway, arrived aboard a wagon drawn by ambulance horses, delighting children during the pizza distribution. Mrs Tobin, visiting Forbes, stayed with the Newcombe family in Gherttt Street over the weekend.
Matron Baya Shaw, stationed at Crown Street, plans retirement after twenty years of service. Her work in the ward and ongoing duties are noted as she looks to quieter years ahead.
A jumble of names records local holiday visits and duties. Individuals from Forbes Ingleburn Mor with Mrs Bourke New Park Cularte Ricu Wallongolle Port Kembla Sheally Calerir Rome Tippar Moruya Ryde Moruya Tangeni and others are listed for brief travels and family stays around Christmas and the New Year, mentioning parents spouses and towns such as Sydney Moruya and Walloon. The item reads as a social notice of residents and visitors rather than a single event.
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