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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

4

Local notes on weather, racing results and community events

Reading of scattered items reports showery conditions early last week with varied retention and four or five night dry spells. Bonn af Mret 410 and the No. 3 team score from Bandon Wo highlight local chatter on sport, schooling, and social visit plans around Eugowra and Canowindra.

Bonn Tianinis Eniagong Dietealad Rendon Fm Bundy Bandon Wo She Iasdon Ourin Severx Yoos Renile Pather teCenker Vine Jocal Ganvent Epar Nurve Bedley Hyu Farily Tie Uirieg Panto Leentel Siek Te Memorial Hospital Canowindra Mik Bormie Watt Sydney

Australia War Effort Urgently Requires Scrap Material

Forbes Advocate reports a national wartime appeal urging households to donate scrap metal and textiles rather than money. Women and families are asked to separate copper, tin, iron, and other items for reuse in munitions and printed materials, with the War Opportunity aligning through local collectors and the Forbes railway station collection point.

Australia St Iunies Hansen Amtval Newante Waren Carthae Forbes Ald D. Weaver Nsa Forbes Railway

Obituary for Mr. R. W. Buttriss Sturges Penheg

Obituary note records the death of Mr. R. W. Buttriss Sturges with brief biographical hints. The fragment mentions connections to Franks Pirkeys and F. Trestewey and notes locations in Maine and Mississippi.

Sturges Penheg Franks Pirkeys Mo F. Trestewey

Half-holiday for School Observed in South Wales

Readable fragments indicate a half holiday for students in south Wales as a gesture for a royal or national achievement. Mentions schools, teachers, and officials planning a timed early release. Context suggests a government decree or official statement approving a shortened day across multiple public schools.

Community notices and obituaries from Port Macquarie area

A long list of local notices reports deaths, engagements, marriages, and health updates. It mentions individuals and families such as Berwek Fortier Trever BriiMtl, Parke Bella Club, Forbes Hospital guests, and the O'Brien Cup, alongside references to local hospitals, towns, and upcoming ceremonies in Port Macquarie and surrounding districts.

Unclear historical fragment on youthful skin claims

Fragmentary text mentions making old skin look young and regional terms. It reads as an incomplete note or ad with garbled phrases and names, offering no clear events, dates, or identifiable subjects.

Unarnosan Face Powder Gap Challenged

Fragmentary notes describe a cosmetic product named Unarmosan or similar and a sunscreen or powder with references to color and tan. The readable text hints at brand-like terms and possible advertising language without clear purchase details.

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