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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1939
Page
5
A compact fashion note urges readers to own a versatile black frock. It highlights timeless style, ease of accessorizing, and suitability for day or evening occasions. The tone echoes midcentury style guidance emphasizing practical elegance for a broad audience.
Hollywood star Constance Bennett extols black as the most flattering and versatile color for women, noting how French style prioritizes a black dress. She describes a chic black ensemble from Service De Luxe, with a tailored jacket, straight skirt, white blouse, accessories, and footwear, arguing black solves all dress problems for luncheon and evening wear.
Bright New Year’s Eve celebration at GOGLAGONG drew visitors from Coura Grenfell Canowindrs and Eu wowrk. A district band provided happy dance music, a dainty supper was served, and £24 was collected at the door for Catholic Parish funds. Many townsfolk and relatives spent holidays with families across the district.
A fragmented 19th century reminiscence recalls Banjo Patterson, Jim Troy, and Mungo as it recounts the legend of The Man From Snowy River. The tale spans Wagga, Tumut, and Coottamundro, noting marriages, horses, and rural life, with vivid portraits of Jim and the wild mob ride.
Vernon Smith, general manager of the Shell Company, promotes a voluntary militia campaign urging employees to enlist with full-pay leave. He notes that staff involved in militia duties have doubled since the prior campaign and urges continued support across Victoria and Australia.
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