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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
3
The article explains blood pressure as the force in arteries during heartbeats and rest. It notes that systole raises pressure while diastole lowers it, and discusses how arterial disease and kidney issues can raise pressure, leading to degeneration of organs and vessels.
Visiting optician Mr D J Bone of London will visit Forbes on Wednesday July 2. Appointments may be made at Knapton's Pharmacy Consulting Rooms Vandenberg Hotel.
The report lists multiple local deaths and retirements, including Mrs. Veness visiting family, Mr. Cardiff of Parkes, and Sgt. Sumner among fallen soldiers. It notes the retirement of Shire Clerk Mr Dunphy, a Cowra society welcome for Mr Todhunter, and various wartime service updates for residents and relatives across Forbes, Parkes, and Bathurst districts.
The article praises Britain’s transport network for wartime efficiency, noting robust rail capacity from 1928 to 1938, growing coastal shipping reserves, and flexible use of road haulage and canals. It highlights government control of railways, requisition of shipping, and ongoing adaptation to bombing, road and canal routing, and continued resilience of the transport system.
Mirel L. Jackson, a Hong Kong evacuee with her baby, spoke at the Forbes OWA meeting, sharing life insights. Members sent congratulations to Mrs. Beveridge for the OB E honor and noted the Younger Set’s contribution of 110. An International Day is planned for the first Saturday in August inviting Greek community members in Partes to attend.
The article states general prohibitions on photography or sketching of ships aircraft and defense establishments within Australia. Cameras may not be carried in these areas and only a written permit from Defence authorities allows exceptions under National Security Regulations.
The obituary notes a man who ran the first baker's shop in Orange and later operated provision and food stores. His family includes daughter Mira and son Peter Reymond, whose husband has long resided in Forbes, marking a life tied to local business and community.
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