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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1928
Page
4
Marguerita writes on the Mayfair model showing a Quaker gown in frock of white organdie with ribbon and embroidery. The piece notes soft textures, subtle trims, and smart daywear underlining the vogue for simple, practical outfits and newly found care in laundering.
A distorted recipe from nine Paris eateries describes a French potato dish. It lists steps to prepare small prepared potatoes with butter, salt, and layering, then baking slowly in a covered dish, finishing with a final bake and a hot serving.
A Parisienne's Note Book discusses trends likely to endure, noting the lasting vogue for turquoise, elaborate jewelry, and refined accessories in Paris and London. It cites the continued wear of novelty bracelets, necklines, and decorative headpieces as part of chic attire.
Mrs Elian Bristow of Grenfell dies at Bart Hospital after a long illness at 64. The obituary lists family members and mourners including Mrs McDousid, Mrs J Joye Young, and Mrs J Geolt Trundle. Remains interred at Bimbi cemetery with Father Deegan officiating. Community notices cover engagements, hospital annual report figures, rainfall, and local club elections as Grenfell hosts South West pennant events.
An old advertisement promotes a facial care routine for women with coarse complexions. It touts a soap or wash with borax, a bleaching cream, and a powder to even skin tone. The copy emphasizes brightening, evens the tint to resemble lighter skin, and suggests using light dusting powders daily.
A loud night scene features several individuals vocally challenging authorities, drawing attention to tension in a public area. Eyewitnesses report abrupt exchanges and raised voices, with bystanders observing from a distance as officials attempt calm dialogue.
Reports from Grenfell mention a decisive 121 by Gorman for the vanquished and 118 by A Smith for the victors. A Waddern Shire Council meeting set the 1028 rate at Yim the £ with a town improvement rate of 3d. The overdraft timeline was discussed and a continuation plan postponed.
A garbled OCR fragment references a note about defences to fool funds and mentions a hospital meeting. It lists a long roster of individuals including Mesumes Apabbete PJ Masmerl Moore and B W Waters, with various local business names and street references interwoven.
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