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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
1
The Forbes PF P Boarl meeting chaired by Lin A. Wheatley considers the annual revenue and expenditure plan for the coming year. It proposes fixed rates per head for large stock and sheep, notes a credit balance, and says rate notices will be issued February 24.
Moore Brooke and Co and Forbes New Zealand Loan and M A Co Ltd relay Tuesday sales at Forbes Municipal Yards. Woolly lambs led by H W Poles at 17/8. other lambs 13/8 to 14/0. Merino ewes 5/ to 6/9, hoggets 13 to 14/11. Blore Sheep yarded 250 with fine xbred ewes. Cattle yarded 50 with heifers 5/10 to 18/11, cows 5/ to 6, steers 4/ to 4, best yers 4/10. Next sale set for Tuesday January 4.
Tragic Victorian fires claim 21 lives as flames devastate timber country and towns. Dozens of homes lost and entire regions blackened, with victims identified near Narbethong, Rubicon Forest, and Archeron district. Survivors recount fleeing vehicles and river alarms as infernos surged.
Mr J H Putner a house man at Carrawobbity Station near Forbes died suddenly from heart failure early yesterday. He had complained of unwellness the day before and was found unconscious at 6 15 am. He was 48 and leaves a wife at Prospect. Funeral arrangements and mortuary duties are by A A Williame & Co at the Church of England cemetery today.
A fire in the back yard of Mir. WH Bulbeck’s William Street home destroyed a stable a barnes two saddles racing gear and a spring cart. Mir Bullock owner was away in Sydney and it is unclear if contents were insured. Fire reported around 2 am with several workers returning from the Caucnps works nearby.
June Travis headlines as a top film star noted for intelligence and charm. The article touts her as a versatile actress and praises her open air Summer glow protected by Creme Charmasan, claiming the cream keeps skin fresh and youthful under harsh sunshine.
An advertisement promotes Creme Charmosan Greaseless in large jars for dressing tables and handbag tubes, priced at two shillings. Sold by chemists, drapers, and stores.
Heavy rain dampened attendance but did not stop the club from staging a carnival style championship meet. Wellington and Forbes teams competed for the Meagher Cup with strong performances in the 400 metres freestyle, springboard diving, and relay events.
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