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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1951

Page

2

Forbes social notes reflect community ties and obits

In Forbes the week featured guests and travels of local residents including Ted Hobbes in Forbes as guest of Nicholls, plus Stan Gunn setting off for four months in Queensland. Mrs. R. Miller and sons returned to Forbes, Arthur Clarke came back from holidays, and Hayden managed theatres in his absence. CWA members held a fundraising afternoon for Margaret Thoms. Messrs Bartlett and Fowler connected to Forbes events, while Violet Glive Charles died at Western District Hospital. The district paused in sympathy at the funeral, births were announced, and locals prepared for July travel and civic meetings.

Ted Hobbes Canberra Forbes Nicholls Ferry Street Stan Gunn Templar 51 Teft Stan Lotends Grahame Charles Focal RSL Violet Glive Charles Western District Hospital Mra Charles Frank Charles Goodwill Avenue Ashfelt Rookwood Crematorium Lal Atl Chirles

Red Cross Day Boosts Forbes Funds and Events

A Forbes statewide Red Cross appeal added £100 to the funds and announced upcoming events. The duty stall was led by Mrs. E J Murphy with Mrs. Ro H Harris assisting. An opportunity shop planned for Tuesday July 17 seeks usable goods and several competitions with trophies donated by local figures were held.

Red Cross Forbes E. J. Murphy Ro H. Harris Messra McDonald Cahill A. Hobegan W. Cruickahank

Forbes Laughs and Local Talent Shine in Village Page

A lively Forbes column celebrates local wit and budding performers. The piece highlights a talent show rehearsal, praises the cast especially young women and M. and D. players, and notes Reg and Ruth Lye’s departure from the district. A playful aside follows about Aunt Anesthenia chasing a mystery scribbler, with mystery rhymes attributed to “they.”

Canadian Pacific Film Uses Blanks for Fight Scenes

The Nat Holt color adventure shows Randol Scot surveying terrain while blanks fill the canyon. An expert marksman shoots at him to simulate danger as dynamite aids blasting for passages and a villain’s plan to destroy the railroad project unfolds. Cast includes Jane Wyr..., J. Coenah, and Nancy Olson.

Twentieth Century-Fox Canadian Pacific Randolph Scot Roecknes Scott Mirman Victor Jory Nat Holt Cinecolor Studio Theatre Jane Wryait J. Coenah Nancy Olson

Obituary for Alfred William Bartlett of Shaw Street

The funeral of the late Mr. Alfred William Bartlett, 77, of Shaw Street, took place Thursday afternoon. Canon White officiated at St. Tolun's and the grave service at the Church of England portion of the local cemetery. He was a longtime resident of Sale View and a slaughterman for T. J. Webb for many years. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Messrs Charles, RL Forbes, and Michael, plus other relatives.

Fred William Bartlet Shaw St Thure Ghurch of England St. Tolun Canon White Unla T. J. Webb Charles RL Forbes Michael Canborne

Mrs M A Field Dies After Short Illness In Forbes District

Mrs Mary A Field wife of Josiah Field died at District Hospital on Friday night after a brief illness. She lived most of her life in Forbes district, aged 74. The funeral was Saturday afternoon at the Catholic cemetery section with service at St Lawrence Church conducted by Rev Farhee Lancaster.

Mary and Field Josiah Poss") Field Sinclair Forbes Focal Cemetery St. Lawrence's Church Farhee Lancaster AG Jones

Garema Red Cross Notes

The Garema Red Cross branch held its annual meeting on the 28th at Garema Hall. Members present included Mrs Davey, Mrs Quirk, Mrs Fomer, Mrs Dunne, Mrs Halden, Mrs Merritt, N. P. Drabech, RB, and D. Doust. New officers elected: President Mrs Davey, Secretary Mrs A Quirke, Treasurer Mrs Feater, with Mrs Holders and Mrs Merritt also noted.

Garema Red Cross Garéma Menanes Davey Quirk Fomer Dunne Halden Merritt N. P Drabech D. Doust Mra Davey Swiches Helius Mra. A. Quirke Terachurer Feater Cierpresidente Pied

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CWA Margaret Thoms Michiel Bartlett Aubeurn Sydney M . Fowler Farber BP Fowler R. L. Bathwote South Condebalin Road Crambie Hospital W. Molle South Contobelin Road Crombie Heanital Shirley Hush Fitegerald’s Bridge Bathurst Auinaret Dtb-Lelet Hospital Robert Nicholls Wirringo Canberria Murwing Molly Hodges Bo Hedges Sullivan Street Mica Elaine Ryan Read St Orange B. Slattery Sale Street Roy Tierney Parkes Bt Flinders Naval Depot Marlene and Wilma McMillan Union Street Myr Nola Ramsey Miie Wilma Holmes Calane Wel & HO. Wills Gordon Strachan Newcastle Forbes Apex Club W Dranee Poste Department Forbes Plp Messrs BR He Beddie J Eo C Speck FA iBeltty A. Scrivener EB & Darby Dar. W. Cubbons Bill Gleeson Broken’ Full Jan Lin Watson Grenfell Street Gleeson Tani Loeell Jematong Shire Tammy Y Holle Mes L. Kensnedy Lachlan Street Dohi Rowell Union Serect Forbes Red Cross Stewart Franks Hilton Speechly Len Strickland Roy Austin Metropoli Hotel Wellongong Forteight Les Read Doug Hlume J Min Muncy Edwards Borenore and Mire A. Burt Tony Wall Battye St ‘Tert A. Wheeler Idune Katoomba Mere W. Creich Mrs. Williams Lane Cove Phillip Mrr Mra H. Robinson Cromery Margaret Thomas Church Street J. Parslow Bridge Street South Centebolin Road Ko A. Crisp Johmaan Street Michael Cannon Terry Stackpool J Cannon South Lead FL Parsons Beverley Will Kmhteen Yuo Reid Street Te Bitetriet Hospital H Jopling Liude Michael Crim John Aj, Gunn Spring St Frank Cannon Bouth Lead Hog Cobley Mieistenne JE Chime Bank of of Csow Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Mra. W. Bell Cularke Crombie Hospital Mra. Crotty Bedgerabonyg B. Brown Warrendine W. McMullan Union G1 Western Districts Country Week Triads Denamds Ee Union Trestee Cympane Weorh Ff Thasar Compart OF Australia Ltd Vivewwlel Connell Street Celie Sebe May Balers C Hernsy Mannie Dear Ead Eperioe Ana Niethere Kietering Saepthems W. Kerr Alloury Gibb & Beeman Beeman Thorugh Gibba Taeder Optometrists ABOW Mitchell FIO Ogdnay Tamworth Unmoe Crmage Goelbern Iolland Albery Woggo G. Mendham Clement Street We Wits Micrumental Institution Othier Eyen Unir M Real Kine Bushelor Ray Ten Heg Lye Jemajong Welr Keg Meither Reg Ruth Lye Anaesthenia Col- Kyun Walla P. J. Harris Forbes Leading Newsagents Forbes Lottery Service Mothers’ Club R. South Comiach A. W. Bartlett M. A. Field Garema Red Cross Peters New Rainbow Peters Consolidated Milk Industries Group Wij Ag Advocate Wrigley Gracie Fields P.K Pensioners’ Medical Service Commonwealth Department of Social Services Commonwealth Minister For Health
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