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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
4
R. Nicholar, acting secretary for railways, announces excursion fares available for travel to various destinations. Details specify reduced pricing and routes, with conditions applied and validity period to be announced by the railway office.
At Forbes Police Court on Tuesday Ws Pe, a farm labourer of Goolagong, was found guilty of false pretences involving a dishonored cheque for 4 pounds drawn on the Bank of Australasia at Grenfell. He admitted cashing the cheque, claiming he sought funds to repay Hughes & Co., and received six months imprisonment with orders to return goods to Hughes & Co.
Mr D R Vippond will take over as clerk at the Commercial Bank of Australia Forbes branch in place of Mr A M Woodcock who has served there for a few months. Woodcock departs Forbes tomorrow for the Rockdale branch.
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for a clear complexion. It argues a bright face is vital for beauty and youth and claims the product can remove blemishes and dullness despite social pressures and dance events.
Marie daughter of Mr P Ho McGarry wed Lionel Willian son of the Hon L W Ryan at St Patrick’s Forbes on Saturday Jan 11. Rev Sullivan officiated with Fr Solomon in attendance. A violin Ave Maria was sung by Marie Ryan, and guests gathered at Wentworth Hotel for the reception before the couple left for the South Coast.
Jean Shells daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Geville of Tahoor and Private George Victor Hoole son of the late Mr and Mrs Hoole were married at Saint Barnabas Cathedral Goulburn on Monday night January 6 Canon McKeown officiated A reception followed at the home of Mrs W Saville aunt of the bride ALP attendees included J Collins and other relatives as witnesses and well-wishers.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission will appoint an agriculture instructor with comprehensive irrigation knowledge to advise landholders in the Jermalong and Wylde's Plains irrigation district on correct methods to tackle irrigation problems.
Women welcome the news that the world known Charmosan face powder is available in a small box and a large box. A new shade named Peche has been added to the shade lineup: Rachel Naturelle Peche Suntan Rose Blanche. The Peche shade has sparked strong praise for its color.
A list of Charmosan face powder quantities including 1/4 and 2/6 bundles and a large box 2/0 with sales tax noted, plus Grail box 1/4 described as including sales tax implications. Mentions chemists, drapers, and wholesalers and an implied price context.
Mrs Paton of Goolagong is a patient at Cromble private hospital. Mrs Styles and her daughter Giorls return from Grange to Porches. Miss Peggy Buchanan announces engagement to Mr Hammond of West Plains Forbes. Miss Elisabeth Draper passes in Albury High School exams with high marks. A quiet wedding at Maree unites Jean Hodges and Kenneth Constable. Numerous Forbes residents on holidays, transfers, and school attendances are noted along with military and hospital updates.
Mrs Nellie Reynolds 01 died yesterday morning at 2 40 in the District Hospital age 01 resident most her life maiden Hamilton She left a family of three daughters Mrs E J Tompeet Forbes Mrs G Grosg Wagga and Miss Stubbs Newtown and a son Mr L M Reynolds Forbes A brother in Bendick Murrell and a sister in Carlton Vic survive The funeral was at the Church of England cemetery with Rev A E White officiating and Mr A G Jones in charge.
Mrs Emma Maria Roberts died after a lengthy illness at Brentwood private hospital on Tuesday evening aged 79. Survived by three sons and four daughters including Sydney Roberts Bert Roberts and Mrs Tickner South Wood Fraser Mosman. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at the Church of England section of the local cemetery with Rev A E White conducting and A G Jones in charge of arrangements.
In this issue column Mr. G B Smith of Young announces a large stock of second hand generators and lamps suitable for tractors from the largest car wrecking yard out of Sydney.
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