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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
6
Public health fashion piece advises daily facial cleansing with Palmolive soap to preserve a smooth complexion. It warns against harsh or generic soaps and promotes a weekly routine with gentle washing, warm then cool rinses, and evening care. The Palmolive Company Australasia offers endorsement.
In the Court of Petty Sessions the case of Douglas Vinn charged with being drunk and disorderly was heard. Officers testified Vinn was intoxicated outside Flannery's Hotel on Christmas Eve and resisted arrest, while defense and medical witnesses argued he was not drunk. Vinn claimed mistreatment by police and provided his account of events and payments.
A correspondence to The Forbes Advocate refutes rumors that the writer announced candidacy for any electorate. The writer, Leader of the Country Party, says no authority was given to announce and explains ongoing discussions with Mr Ravin on a cross party arrangement. He notes Ashburham and Murrumbidgee seats and Temora ties, insisting loyalty to the planned agreement.
Sergeant Wilt, Winnesa refusals, and Inspector Woods testify about a Wandary arrest. The court failed to convict Vin who was fined 6 or 24 hours of hard labor. An advertisement for Austen & Pratley ready to wear suits and Singer sewing machines offers on terms with a 10/- deposit at F Smith Hilda Street Forbaa.
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