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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
2
Nylons and pure silk stockings are both available in stores and elicit divided opinions on desirability. Nylons offer transparency with durability, while silk is praised for comfort in winter and concealment of blemishes though some find them warmer.
Mrs L Matthews and daughter Frances visit Forbes where Frances wins two events in finals. Denise Mekner, Gwen Tickner and others travel nearby towns for weekends and holidays. The marriage of June Leathe to William Francis Palngil is set for July 28 at St Marys Forbes with details noted.
Congratulations surge for the Dunkleys of Camowindra on the birth of a son on July 9. Mrs Dunkley’s pre marriage trip with Miss Ry Boehm and others included a weekend motor trip to Dubbo.
Cooper and Clarke celebrate marriage on a Saturday at St Mark’s Church Darling Petit. Miss Misa Janet Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Clarke Forbes wed Lindamy Cooper second son of the late Max Cooper of Belle Vue H. Bridesmaids Olive Cooper and Peggy Ute wore white satin backed taffeta gowns. Best man Bob Clarke Forbes and the groomsman was Mr Tan Simpson of Edendale. Reception held at Ranolf Woolanrn.
Heads of three ex service groups the R51 Legion and the Air Force Association will press the federal government to release all ex service patients from BS.W. mental hospitals and to place them in special institutions under the Repatriation Department.
A practical demonstration will be staged at Werribee Range today and tomorrow for HAN ALE and RAAF officers undergoing a course at Laverton. The program includes offensive air support with RAAF Mustangs and air transport drops using Dakotas Lincoln and Mustang aircraft at Laverton.
Parkes defeated Grenfell 2 0 and 6 4 in a high class hockey carnival at South Circle Park. Forbes lost twice, 3 2 to Parkes and 2 1 to Grenfell, while Meagher beat Marist 3 1 in the Meagher Shield.
The Central West announces show dates for 1948 with Condobolia on Tuesday and Wednesday August 10 and 11, Trundle on August 17 and 18, Peak Hills on August 24 and 25, Parkes on August 30 31 and September 1, Forbes Sheep Show and Gymkhana on September 11, Bedgerabong Manwonga on August 21. J T Radburn is honorary secretary.
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