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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

3

Forbes polo carnival guests praised by local families

Mr. and Mrs. Muermer of Trundle visited Forbes with daughters Joyce and Gail and son Bruce, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hodge on Forster Street. The town reports numerous influenza illnesses, hospital treatments, and local social events including Convent Ball attendance and Polo Ball festivities at the Royal Hotel.

Mr. Muermer Trundle Joyce Gail Bruce Forbes Mra. Hodge Porcester Street Goolacong Don McLean Rickie Tony ‘Anthony Rathart FR. Walton Smith Mr. Laslie Royal Hotel

Marsden Read Family Welcomes A Son At Crombie

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J Forbes Marsden Read on the birth of a son at Crombie on June 30. Brenda Whelas of Shaw Street is receiving medical treatment at Hee District Hospital. A J Watta of Forbes Landy Deseatie Ton rar to Mr Howes and Mise Trocerei are at home in BACT run Me in. York. June ii reference notes five members of the SUSLW. Progressive former team greet the United States during their tour of America and Canada on the way to Great Britain. Mr and Mrs Douglas Anderson met daughter Roune Mascot after vacation with Mr Andersons brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Mervyn Hodge of Farrand Street.

A J. Watta Forbes Landy Howes Bact York “Ti SUSLW United States Whicche Mo W. A. Mares Forbes Mrr. Meares California Oregon America Canada Great Britain Mra. Douglas Anderson Meat Roune Thureday Mr. Anderson Mra Mervyn Hodge Farrand St

Local residents on varied holidays and travels

Mr Ray Jex of Weavers holidaying in press ent for a week with Mrs T Beagrove of Brick Street Rey. Mr Bob Parsons visited Sydney after a week with friends in Forbes Min Edm McDowgi went to Sydney for the week and was attacked. Mrs W Dunes confined to bed with a severe attack. Miss Elizabeth Tooker returned to Forbes after visits to Wollongong Sydney and Bey. Mrs RR Currell returned to Forbes from Sydney. Mr Tom Carroll travels to Byedwy Elizabeth Street. Mrs Gomer of Kogarah holidaying with Mr E Hawke of Queet Street. Leaving for Sydney Saturday from Rockmore and daughters Moby and Margaret.

Ray Jex Weavers Pressent Mir T. Beagrove Brick Street Rey West Oscar Dex Portes Jex Prat Min McDowgi Sydney W. Dunes Grenfell Street Misa Elizabeth Tooker Rankin Street Forbes Wollongong Mra RP Gomer Kogarah Mr. E Hawke Queet Street Sidney Saturaya Rockmore Moby Margaret

Griffith and Robertson Retain Gold Buttons

Griffith and Robertson withstand a final challenge to win the Gold Buttons Pure competition defeating Leaney and Hamer. The 2012 B Seedal games list players White Stephens Spencer 25 Ayk Matehell Grime 13 Collits Mattiske Boreham Law 24 Copeland Mattiske Wyatt Gun 16 Drubseh Aralda Jones 26 v Gillies Grogan Girdham 10.

Griffith and Robertson Leaney Hamer White Stephens Spencer Aykwith Matehell Grime Collits Mattiske Boreham Law Copeland Wyatt Gun Drubseh Aralda Jones V. Gillies Grogan Girdham

Charmosan powder promises timeless beauty and romance

An early 20th century advertisement extols Charmosan face powder, claiming it makes a woman look younger and more alluring. It features casual dialogue about marriage and compliments the product as a secret to glamour, urging readers to trust the brand for charming results.

John Charmésan

Charmosan Face Powder Advert Messy Trade Copy

An OCR fragment advertises Charmosan face powder in several shades including Rachel Naturelle Pethe Sun Tan Pee. It mentions color toning for all skins and a small size. The text is incomplete with unclear branding and shop details.

Rachel Naturelle Pethe Ell

Obituary of James W Willis at Forbes 88

The death of James Wells Willis at 88 ends a Forbes life rooted in early regional days. He moved back to his Forbes home, survived by four sons Bart Ernest Joseph James Daniel and a daughter Mrs J McDermott, with two more children deceased. He was native of Inglewood Victoria and married Ellen Gregg. burial planned at The Thelma Street cemetery alongside local family. The article notes flood fears, local roads, and community events in Forbes surrounding the death.

Forbes J. Birt Thelma Street James Wells Willis Junction Street Ernie Helman Inglewood Vic Mr. Willis Ellen Gregg Porches Punchbowl Bart Wells Campsie Ernest Wella Marrickville Joseph Geelong James Daniel J. McDermott Hurstville Gme Arthur James Nello Willis Joseph (Forbes George Mr. Slattery Mra. Reynolds William Auburn Church of England Vv. EK A. E. White Harry Thorpe A. QO. Jones

Harold St. Baker dies at Ramagate residence

The death occurred on Tuesday at his daughter’s home 44 Alfred Street Ramagate of Mr Charles Baroly St. Baker retired railway official aged 71 son of the late Charles St. Baker once a Forbes district identity and longtime Sutton agent. His wife survived him.

Alfred Street Ramagate Charles Baroly St. Baker Forbes Charles St. Baker Forbes Elistriet Sutton Tlie Public School Sheriift Harold Baker

Weather Dampens Regional Travel and Growing Season

The report notes a wet locality with a poor state of roads hindering transit. Early sown crops show promising headway while later sowings lag. Local residents include A. J. McNickls returning from Sydney hospital and Mrs C. B. Aylenhen back from two months’ Sydney holiday with daughter Heather.

Gunning Gap P and C Meeting Highlights Tree Planting

The Gunning Gap P and C Association gathered for a general meeting and tree planting. The Pierce balance showed a credit of £9 0 1, plans to buy pupil prizes, and a quote for a school water tank were discussed. Treasurer reported a credit £2 7 4. Jemalong Cownell graded work and gardening tools were paid. Afternoon tea followed the planting ceremony.

Gunning Gap P. and C Association P. and C Pierce Jemalong Cownell

Local Council Discusses School Traffic Rules Instruction

At a council meeting, Gums moved to require school masters to instruct pupils on traffic breaches, AK urged police lectures to reinforce the message, and the group agreed to request guidance from the Inspector of Police on the matter.

Gums Phe Hall At Nee

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Arthur Francis O/ J. T. WOODS & SON Porbes P.O St “Advocate” Office Meagher Dear Ladies’ & Children’s Shoes Biss & To John Meagher & Co., Pty., Ltd Patricia Keith Hodge Forester Street G. Evans Regent Street Crombie Hospital Ronald Turner Turner New Grenfell Road Crombie Nell Cliftan Tullamore Jast Beer Mire Hedley Ron Richard Leader Biggs Prince Street Brentwood Private Hospital KL Smith Furles Municipal Oberon Shire Goungil Mt Mousey Olgint Next Councl Mark Bishop Jack Srbith Wombst Brest Possey Fossey's Alen Allison Calarie Road Brentwood Phillip Williams Richard Moore Jemalong Station Mary Ryan Baltes Street Noel Hooper Mr. Hooper Pinevair Gis Brentweid Miss K. Shaw Tn Brentwood A. Scott Pat Treanor Parkes Street John Meagher A Co Reeve Douglas McCloskey Ton Andrew Do McCloakey Srr Metropolitan Hotel J. Forbes Marsden Brenda Whelas Shaw St Hee District Hospital Bob Parsons RR. Currelll Bydmey Tom Carroll Elizabeth Street Truim Mr. Jamess W. Willis Bedger Abong Drurigery Mountain Robinson’s Plais A. W. Hodges Ella Hodges Claude Constable Trachool F. Osborne Tennie Belgersoong Wenn Chrowlin Tenna Bedgersbong Wort Bonne Royal Worgajonge LADDE Acyaol Graham Field Boerry Straney Udinner Grater Weld Brian Pout John Ashcroft Jon Gannell John Barry Jarry Straney Len Wood Waleey Briggs Brian Pouty Jonn Ashcroft Jehn Ganhell Jihn Owen John Gannett Jon Owen Barry Straney Walter Briggs John Ashcrott Graham Peels Becty Rogerson Duesbury Ciewe Mary Doust Forbes Lhs Stster EH Brown Eben Ise Harold St. Baker Pullabooka News A. J. McNickls Gwen Junsul Edna-Jean Salon Kruschen Clarrie Brown Bathurst Street Coty AlrSpun Finn Coty
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