Infantile Paralysis Fear Prompts NSW Government Action
NSW faces a poliomyelitis scare as case totals surge in metropolitan and country districts. The Medical Journal of Australia outlines symptoms including fever neck stiffness and back pain, while the Infantile Paralysis Committee warns of serious mortality and long term deformities. The Advocate pledges public service by informing readers and offering expert consultative aid to doctors and districts ahead of national celebrations.
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Roone
Inok
Australia
Sydney
Victoria
Nsw
A& Men
Dubbo
New South Wales
Medical Journal of Australia
MostyiIn L. Powell
Lyle
Can't Find a Fault in Charmosan Face Powder Ad
A late night scene shows Betty and her husband at home describing a party and praising Charmosan face powder. The ad claims the powder makes a 45 year old look 30, with instant charm and long lasting fragrance.
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Betty
Charmosan face powder big seller in shades and tan
The Charmosan face powder advertises its wide shade range and sun tan product as a top seller. It promotes a cold cream that cleanses pores, absorbs moisture, and leaves the skin refreshed, with Boudoir jars and tubes sold nationwide at various prices.
Buick "Perfect Run" Keeps Pace in J.T. Woods Race
In a strong showing, Buick with J.T. Woods led the field with a well balanced run and perfect order while wearing well shod gear. The entry was described as Very Cheap Apply in the race context.
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GALE
Buick
J.T. Woods
Record of higher daily attendance at Monorial hospital
The board noted a new high in average daily attendance for the past month at Monorial hospital, reaching about 40.4, with 49 patients in hospital at December start and 67 admissions. The matron reported 112 discharges and 54621 remaining patients, while staff recruitment lagged and a kiosk proposal was discussed.
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Motron
Forbes
Board of Directors
Mise Reid
Abe Manuion
Uhr
Marc Harrison
Tragedy at Dam Near Dence Band Claims 17-Year-Old
Arthur William Bentley, 17, drowned at a dam near Bow Ridge while swimming with a friend who tried to help. The body was recovered after about an hour and twenty minutes and taken to Parkes for burial. Bentley's father runs a saw mill at Bow Ridge.
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Arthur William Bentley
Dence
Bentley
Parkes
Bow Ridge
Chemists Hours Challenge Local Closing Times
A magistrate in the Industrial Court fined two chemists for breaching closing laws. Evidence showed doctors’ late hours and urgent prescriptions kept shops open past legal times. Each defendant faced £2 fines plus costs as magistrates upheld the Act with minimal leniency.
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Mr. Williams
Gould
Fire Destroys Cottage Behind Cricket Ground
A strong wind fueled a blaze that gutted a five room weather cottage behind the Cricket Ground on Wednesday around 3 30 in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs J J Gordon and family lost their home and belongings though insurance covered the Jeffries Estate structure. A greyhound from the kennel nearby died from the heat while some items were incinerated. The Gordon family was away at the time and no injuries are reported.
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Cricket Ground
J. J. Gordon
Twogood
Jeffries
Sunday Cricket Match at Halpin s Flat Chosen Players
A cricket team to play Grawlin on Halpin s Flat on Sunday will be chosen from players Tick her A Gagwin RB Elliott Munin BD Bibhai J Hodge Lo Hodge R Burton J and W Smith KK Caldwell Burvington. The game is friendly and starts at 10 50.
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Tick Her
A. Gagwin
Elliott
Munin
Bibhai
J. Hodge
Lo Hodge
R Burton
W. Smith
KK Caldwell
Burvington
Allenton Art Union Opens for Sixth Anniversary Charity Drive
The Allenton community hosts the Blue Mountain Art Union drawing as part of its 6th Anniversary Celebraciona. Proceeds benefit several charities including the Par Weel Health Scheme, aiding local welfare efforts.
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Allenton
Allentons
Blue Mountain Art Union
District Hospital Improvements at Forbes District Hospital
Improvements planned for Forbes District Hospital include new nurses quarters enlarged from 14 to 18 beds and repairs and renovations to eight buildings. Tenders from Works Department were opened with lowest bid £1417 from Oleu and Cannon. board approved proceeding and anticipated early commencement with additional electric fans and future capacity considerations.
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Forbes District Hospital
Ube ‘Works
Otten
H. K. Ford
Otton
Ford
Dire
Dunn
Johnson
House
Invitation to visit state’s largest soap works
Invitation to visit the state’s largest soap works in connection with the 180th anniversary celebrations. The Parthea Ad vounta has arranged with Lever Brothers Pty Limited to inspect their main story. The works are among Australia’s largest and most modern industrial enterprises, offering an entertaining and instructive experience for visitors.
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Messrs
Lever Brothers Pty. Limited
Fernalday Bestineg
Smmoew
Australia
Industria Enterprises
Kernoan
Man Loses License After Dangerous Driving Conviction
Edgar Arthur Pascoe, a motor mechanic, was fined £5 at Forbes Police Court on August 14, 1937, for driving a car in a dangerous manner. The conviction, under a new motor traffic act, automatically bans him from driving for 12 months. Police testimony described a high speed, lane changes, near collisions, and evasive actions as Pascoe failed to stop when signaled.
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Edgar Arthur Pascoe
Forbes
J. A
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P.M
Melllan
Liscourne
Menlon
Comstabl Hoennensey
Victoria
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Rainan
Constable Bay
Lachlan Street
Bates’ Bridge
Larjinn Street
Little Court Street
Browne Street
Hennessey
Aigaal
Little Court
North Hill
Rankin Street
Pul Fendant
Coles and Cannon
Defendant
Traffc
Condobolia Road
Hankin Street
Newcombe
Kay
Mgate
Tur
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