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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
4
Parkes and Forbes Intermed High School competed in a Wednesday afternoon fixture at the high school ground. The events included football and track activities with Parkes showing strong performances and Forbes contesting closely, though details are garbled.
Leeton visits Forbes next Sunday in a repeat of an epic season clash. Canowindra handed Forbes a recent defeat, while Leeton seeks a strong showing on the road as fans recall the memorable earlier encounter and forecast another tight contest.
Golf Associates report a double win for Miss Corscaden in two associates events on Tuesday. trophies were awarded for best three cards over four weeks and a stroke competition linked to the fruit stage series. An interruption delayed results as Mrs Sweeney and Mrs Kevin’s trophies were contested. a Tuesday lineup shows multiple matchups across grades and players including Mrs Walker and Miss Dowdle in forthcoming events.
The event features a 18 hole cup format with top players drawn for the A and B grade rounds. Notable matches include Mo Hopking versus J Nixon and KR McDeade against F Clark, while XII grade sees Coles against A Steele and Collier versus W Gagein in the weekend at the club house.
The Vychan team dominated play in a spectacular polo carnival final. A. Hess scored twice to give Vychan a fourth goal, sealing a 1 goal victory and securing the Bullivant trophy amid trophy presentations by Sire H. E. Bullivant to Vychan and Acorn quartet members.
The Weaver Cup schedule was drawn to finish in one day but rain postponed matches set for June 73 and July 4. Tomorrow will see the first postponed game completed. Several Town teams and Nelson Park participants are listed for the rescheduled events, with multiple selections and club notes.
Visitors from Wellington and Sydney attended the Bowral carnival event in a display of fashionable frocks and hats. Guests wore brown, navy, and amber outfits with matching accessories, while hosts served cocktails and coral sweets amid a decorative setting featuring miniature polo figures and a toy horse.
The Strand Theatre presents a Paramount romantic comedy opening Monday for four nights, featuring stars admired by fans of Dietrich and Cooper. The picture interweaves comedy and drama with a jewel heist plot path, offering a glamorous, evocative period experience.
Short notice from a Woolyard Camp area listing billets of solid wood available at a price of one pound per cord. Contact via phone number 403 for more details and arrangements.
Privy endorsed tenders addressed to the Director of Education in Sydney will be received up to 2 pm on Thursday 1 August 1936 for erection of a new residence at Quandialla Public School. Tender forms available at the Department of Education Sydney District Works Office Bathurst and Public Schools Quandialla Forbes and West Wyalong.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co and partners report a strong yarding of 4000 fat and store sheep at Forbes in a Tuesday sale with 29 vendors. Average prices reached 21s 15d for fat sheep and 20s 8d overall, with three pens unsold. Top sales included crossbred ewes 24s 3d, wethers 27s, lambs around 24s to 26s, and shearing grades. The next sale is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4.
In memoriam notes honor a child Patricia born July 23 1993 at age three with loving family lines. The notice also dedicates memory to mother Elizabeth Som who died July 24 1038, inserted by relatives with phrasing of affection and remembrance.
Mareea Morrison and Walsh of Forbes District Hospital recently passed their anatomy and physiology exams. Births, weddings, and holiday travel are noted alongside obituaries for Mrs. Mary Hurkel of Forbes formerly of Gren and other local residents.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Banke Bieling a social gathering featured a formal orchestra and performances by position players. Attendees enjoyed a sequence of musical pieces including a notable homegrown cello and piano duo with cordial appreciation from the guests.
An ad touts a beauty powder claiming to improve skin and youth, promising long lasting “pur” look and chic appeal. It extols pure ingredients and rapid effects, urging readers to buy now.
An old advertisement touts Charmosan face powder and Cold Cream as skin care essentials. It claims the products remove dirt, reduce wrinkles, and leave skin smooth and supple, featuring a perfumed formula and nightly removal cream. Available widely at a price of 2 shillings 6 pence per item.
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