Three State Music Medals Awarded to Forbes Convent Pupils
The Trinity College of Music, London, awarded state medals to three Sisters of Mercy pupils at Burts Convent Forbes. Lunt Geteber, Miss Millie Henning, and Miss Lola Conn earned top honours in senior singing and related exams. The report lists detailed results from the Christian Brothers’ tests held in December at the Convent of Mercy High Belo wt Forbes, including numerous student marks across many subjects.
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Sisters of Mercy of
Burts
Trinity College of Music
London
Lunt Geteber
Millie Henning
Lola Conn
Cerita
Min Dawn Elliott
Christian Brothers
Convent of Mercy High Belo
Forbes
Forbes Baby Health Centre December Report
The Forbes Baby Health Centre records show seven enrolled new borns or babies weighed and 15 expectant mothers advised. Attendance totals include 132 under 1 year, 25 under 2 years, and 27 under 3 years, with 190 total attendances and a daily average of 23.6.
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Public Health
EL Sydney Morrin
Elatera
Vielta
New Canon
Mens Green
Tarante
Centre
Child Dead in Pram at Lord's Place Orange
A miner's daughter, Betdre Allen, of Lord's Place Orange, was found dead in her pram at home by her mother who had briefly left her unattended. Dr G B Howse conducted a post mortem, determining death by drowning due to suffocation after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betdre Allen
William Allen
Lord's Place, Orange
Olden Days of Forbes Reminisces and Gold Era Echoes
A nostalgic survey of Forbes history highlighting Victorian era travel writing, local education figures, and early goldfield lore. It cites Leone Deane, Miss Deane’s travelogue style, London's Soho view, Parkes era plans in Victoria Park, and journalists’ nuggets about Lachlan goldfields, Forbes’ El Dorado prospects, and bushranger tales shaping a rapidly fading past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ororge Gunn
Snake It i
A V. Morton
Leone Deane
London
Soho
Milas Deane
Forbes
W. Venablea
Levy
Forbes Intermediate High School
Victoria Park
Henry Parkes
Chas ‘Taylor
Sydney Morning Herald
Catvdar
Butlaret Times
Weiling
Leine
Aus
Pierce Stricklane Low
Rankin
el Dorasto
Cowra
Bathurst Times
Lachlan
Jemalong
Tin Pat
Lambing Flat
Jemaljong
Lanhlan
Spicers
Belenthus
Myall
Germany
Cobar
Calico
Vooper
Finn's Inn
Wowingragong
Forbes Car Stolen and Recovered Near Tichborne
A 1907 Bolok touring car owned by C. J. Press Health Inspector Forbes Municipal Council was stolen near Templar Street Forbes on Saturday night and recovered undamaged Sunday afternoon on the creek bank at Tichborne on Parker Road. The thief or thieves abandoned the car after attempting to locate a connection to a carburettor problem. A Parkes radio alert aided the recovery after a caller reported a similar car seen near Parkes. Also, NSW Wheat Commissioner to dispose of one wheat lot from the 1937-38 harvest stored in terminal elevators without notifying holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Street
Forbes
C. J. Press
Forbes Municipal Council
Thee Creek
Tichborne
Parker Road
Averar
J. Z. Maidment
Parkes
Nsw
Weather unfolds cooler with easing heat wave
The article reports a return to milder temperatures with highs around 70s to 90s, a drop from the previous extreme heat. The recent nights have been bearable and a south or southeast wind persisted. The text notes a past month’s heat wave fading to memory as conditions improve.
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Altivueh Salmoner
Mit
Iit
Grasshopper outbreak in Wellington district noted at Dubbo meeting
At a Dubbo PLP board meeting the secretary reported a Wellington Agricultural Bureau notice claiming grasshopper infestations in the Genne and Maryvale areas, which weather and conditions supposedly reduced. The board stressed they act on complaints and would respond promptly to any new issue.
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Montis
Genne
Maryvale
Dubbo Plp
Far
Wie
Willington Agricultural Bureau
Uwe
McLeed
Wellington Agricculural Butea
Wellington
Japan's China Policy Emphasizes Unyielding Course
Premier Hiranuma, reopening the Upper House in Tokyo, warned Japan faces a graver situation and urged adherence to a fixed China policy. He spoke of Japan, Manchuria, and China uniting for a new Chinese birth through collaboration, insisting extermination if enemies do not yield.
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Hiranumas
Tokio
Japan
China
Manchueng
Treasury bills may be sought to ease state deficits
States plan to seek further treasury bills at the March Loan Council meeting to avert deficits and higher taxes. Federal government is expected to argue there is no need for new issues. Droughts and strikes are cited by State Treasurers as contributing factors to midyear shortfalls.
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Treasury
Loan Council
Thorncroft Appointed To Liorr Municipal Council Post
The Liorr Municipal Council appoints E W Thorncroft of Castle Hill as electrical engineer with a salary of £100 a year, succeeding F Creasy as factory receiver in the river county council.
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Liorr
E W. Thorncroft
Castle Hill
At . Dary
F. ©. Creasy
Clarence River County
Crisis Threats Cast Shadow Over Europe in March or April
A Heilikh United Press correspondent reports well informed circles fear another crisis after Catalonia. Mussolini backed by Hitler may press France under British guidance toward capitulation. Italy targets the Pyrenees Libya Franco-Italian frontier Jibad and Sardinia as the crisis outlook widens to March or April. Relazioni Internationale warns France’s refusal could trigger a terrible war. Former Postmaster General Lee-Smith, speaking in Cardiff, says national state aims may spark war if appeasement fails.
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Heilikh United Press
Catalonia
Signor
Mussolini
Hitler
France
Siior
Pyrenees
Libya
Jibad
Sardinia
Relaziong Internationale
Prance
Italy
Europe
Four Heat Stroke Deaths Probed by Forbes Coroner
The Forbes District Coroner investigated four deaths on Friday, all attributed to heat stroke. Victims included John Pudner of Carrawobuty Station, Elizabeth Niven of Johnson Street, Henry Fraser known as Jas Egat, and Evelyn Daley, with contributory heart disease noted in some cases.
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Forbes
Arthur Bam
John Harry Frederick Pudner
Carrawobuty Station
RK. W. Coward
Wout
McLean
Broadbent
Elizabeth Niven
Robert Niven
Johnson Street
Kelleher
Henry L. Fraser
Porbes
Jas Egat
Fraser
M. Gunn
Cemst
Thomas Joseph Glynn
Bunn
C. H. Morgan
O'Neill
MacLean
Evelyn Mary Daley
Marcus McKay
Daley
O'Neille
Marc Lein
Charmosan face powder praised in wartime ad
A promotional blurb extols Charmosan face powder as outstanding for modern women. It claims immediate skin charm by concealing faults, lasting for hours, and featuring a fragrance from France reserved for the product. The copy pushes glamour and confidence through its advertisement tone.
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Warner Brothers
France
Boudeir Jars and Tubes Spark Bold Chemistry Theme
A fragment notes bold fixtures by chemists, drapers, and stores with jars and tubes referenced. The terse line hints at laboratory supplies or display items, suggesting a consumer or trade mention without a full narrative or clear event.
Nuffield Donates £10,000 To South African Cricket
Lord Nuffield announced a £10,000 gift to the South African Cricket Association at the Durban Country Club weekend after two days as a spectator in the third South Africa England Test. He cited his pleasure in cricket and concern that promising players lose wages during major matches.
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Lord Nuffield
Durban
Cuh
The
South African Cricket Association
Surfers swept to sea on Sydney beaches
Heavy surf on Sydney beaches caused many rescues on Sunday at Manly North Bondi North Narrabeen and Cronulla. The day saw dangerous conditions with Lifesavers and surf-boat crews aiding numerous swimmers and surfers amid powerful waves.
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Manly
North Bendi
North Narrabeen
Cronulla
Sydney
AL Manly
Liver
Visiting Optician Dr Bono Plans Forbes Visit
Visiting optician Dr Bono from London will visit Forbes on Wednesday February. Appointments can be made at Knapton's Pharmacy and at Vandenberg Hotel. Consulting rooms at Tooma offered.
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Bono
Plo
London
Forbes
Knapton's
Tooma
Vandenberg Hotel
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Forbes Convent of Mercy
Julia Anthony
Jacqueline Baker
Joyce Cutters
Joan Condon
Joan Doyle
Loria Downes
Mary Dwyer
Ila
Biohies Flynn
Nola Guin
Adi Hackett
Mark Hughes
Jean Nicholl
Joan Ruth
Ane Smilth
Bal Lonia Webb
Nelle White
Eileen Cossin
Dla Margaret Fraser
Patricia Groves
Catherine Hall
Patricia Kevin
June Maguire
Dorty Nicholls
Catherine Quade
Lon Tha
Mary Robinson
Patmiela Sweeney
Marion Worthington
Valerie Worthington
Forbes Baby Health Centre
DUC la
PRAM
Alan Stirling
Atlantic Union of Co
Abvaye
Gordon Young
Mr Maldmend
Snentedd
Dubbo
P.P. District
Woodersne
Wooderson
Rights
James
Gulf
Lee-Smith
Cardiff
Aimee Sogntas
Gloria Blondell
Warner Brothers Star
Jersin Matthews
Jessie
Michael Redgrave
Michael
Lady Venihes
Mars Gare Locked
Nuffield
Sydney Beaches
DeWitt
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