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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1947
Page
5
A stream of notices from Forbes records births engagements and marriages, obituaries and family milestones. Readers hear of newborns, anniversaries, and travel as townspeople visit relatives in Parkes Sydney and Orange along with hospital stays and medical news.
The Bedgerabong district mourns Nellie Brown who died last week. She and her husband built a life at Wattle Bower and raised a family noted for athletic sons and daughters. Funeral held with rev Bentley officiating. district residents extend condolences.
John Howse member for Calare urged sympathetic consideration for early war gratuity payments to soldiers who could use funds immediately to start businesses. He argued the act is sound but government is over cautious and should allow advance payments under proper review by a competent body to determine beneficiaries. He noted veterans faced hardship and profits from early access could aid in rehabilitation and employment.
A literary tribute praises Georges Simenon’s Maigret novels comparing him to Balzac and Maupassant. The review highlights Maigret’s human realism and psychological insight while detailing plots in Malgret to the Rescue with Anna Peeters and the femme Fatale Mado.
Judge Kirby cites a Royal Commission report noting Mr Dring MLA’s name should never have appeared in betting related discussions at the meeting. The extract emphasizes the importance of recording this finding and the need to omit his public position.
Ad copy describes how cold wind dries the hands and promotes Wonderfully Charmosan hand lotion. It suggests applying a small amount after each massage to soothe and comfort the skin.
A brief ad copy highlights a non sticky non greasy hand cream in small bottle packaging. The snippet emphasizes a smooth feel and portable size suitable for on the go use.
An old advertisement extols Charmosan cold cream as essential for removing daytime makeup. It claims the product cleanses the skin deeply and presents it as a smart choice for women, describing it as fragranced with myrrh and Jasmine Boudoir.
The Forbes Chamber of Commerce notes the next monthly meeting on Monday July 21 with two guest speakers from the Government Tourist Bureau to discuss tourist matters. Members are urged to attend.
Readable text claims world famous people endorse Heenzo cough remedy as economical. It mentions Mr Prior and Dawamee and Captain tee wek weting and hints at concentrated formula sold in stores. One pint for adults priced at five dollars.
At Tuesday's meeting Torchbearers for Legacy outlined a packed calendar including July 18 Button Day, an afternoon tea in PLA rooms, a September 6 PLA H Society event, and a November 7 fair. They also noted deferment of an August 38 card party and a September 10 street stall to accommodate the programme.
Two ex servicemen clashed at the Red Cross Craft Centre bar. Witnesses say the incident occurred after a dispute in the seating area while Ruth Grasey and Mise Sooney attempted to intervene. Police are investigating.
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