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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
2
Optician Mr. D J Bono P LO will visit Porbe on Wednesday July 12. Appointments can be made at Hampton's Pharmacy consulting rooms at Vaettenberg Hotel.
Mrs. Marjorie Bailey aged 6 died Tuesday night after a long illness. She leaves her daughter Mrs. Rodran and a son Peter G. Sydney. The body was taken to Gunning for interment in the Methodist cemetery section yesterday afternoon, with Mr A G Jones, local funeral director, handling arrangements.
Mr H E Gozzard a district yeardent living near Prince and Farrell Garrers Forbes dies in a Sydney hospital on Wednesday morning his remains brought to Forbes by train. He leaves a widow and grown up family including Mesars Jk Alfred and Mesdames Hobbs Flynn and McAlistar One. The funeral at 11 o clock will be to the Methodist portion of the local cemetery with A G Jones in charge and A J Brook to conduct the graveside service.
William George Washington Johnson, 55, a longtime Canowindra resident and former president of Ferber, suffered a fatal stroke at Ut centre bus station and died Wednesday morning in hospital. Born Forbes he was a spry carpenters and grocer family figure, survived by widow Muriel Peters, one son Athol, three daughters, five brothers and five sisters. Funeral held at Church of England section of Canowindra cemetery.
Mr Charles Wennerbom, formerly of Tenners and living in Croydon, dropped dead at Wynyard railway station yesterday afternoon while visiting Forbes. He was about 60 years old and leaves a widow and grown children. His daughter Mrs T H Bramley of the Chub Howe Hotel notified the family and Mr Bramley left to attend the funeral.
Bridget Harkett claimed the defendant improperly retained and disposed of household goods and furniture taken during visits. Evidence covered a traymobile, a bed settee, a washing machine, piano, sewing machine, and various items linked to Mrs Venables and Mrs Harkett. The judge ordered return or payment for two items and reduced the claim overall.
The case concerns goods claimed by the plaintiff from Mrs A E Hurkett wife of E Hurkett. The defence differed, with Mr Palmer saying the goods were placed in the defendant’s commission by either his wife or his deceased father. Proceedings noted the plaintiff’s claim and a discussion of to whom the goods belonged.
A successful meeting of the Far West Children's Health Scheme was held at the GWA Room. The group, 15 members, will study Miss Zoe Benjamin's Child Study course with meetings every fort night. Activities include folk dancing and readings on nursery school movement and pre school child care.
The Forbes PF and A Association met with strong attendance to plan cooperation with Manioolpami Shire Councils for a postwar agriculture course at Forbes School. Rev A J Brooks presided in the president’s absence, reports on library donations and school programs were given, and accounts for lighting, readers, piano tuning, and other items were approved. A future invitation to the Forbes District Inspector of Schools to speak on postwar education was noted.
Local Forbes notes cover hospital stays, military transfers, visits, travel, and engagements. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield, Lorna Webb, and Lance Corporal Ron Maher. Weddings, farewells, and public notices mingle with military leaves and community gatherings at Albion Hotel and local churches.
Fragmentary report notes appreciation for Council gardener Mr P Poo and a loaned chest from Mir B Milton. Prose is garbled, making full meaning unclear and names partially unreadable.
An advertisement touts Charmosan hand lotion as a cure for sore hands and winter dryness. It claims regular use on tans will banish hand troubles and protect the skin in many ways with a big bottle and small size available everywhere.
An old ad touts Charmusan cold cream as cleansing and keeping skin soft and velvety. It mentions Boudoir jars priced at 2/6 and ubiquitous tubes for sale.
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