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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

2

Family returns from holiday to Dee Why home

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ardem and their two small daughters Arleen and Eiane returned home at Dee Why after a few days holiday with their uncle and aunt Mrs E E Kelly of Little Wombat Street 88. Dring MLA spent prior day in Forbes handling parliamentary matters and will travel to Sydney for the Parliament sitting on Wednesday. Miss Mare Mahle of Drittwate was a passenger Saturday night and will attend Hawkesbury College's Agricultural Bird Youth School at Hawkesbury.

Arthur Ardem Arleen Eiane Dee Whytter Je. E. Kelly Little Wombat Street E. Fp, Dring Forbes Pyres Sydney Mare Mahle Drittwate Hawkesbury College A. Rogers Glen Davis Wombat Street Alan Ae Ge Mra S. Smith Prince Street Mira Pat Cannon Daugher Robin Chelr Rome Coogee Dorothy Loxley Nola O'Rourke J Meagher & Co J. Cenge Elwin Watson Wollongong W. C. Johnson Jonson Jack Sama Melle O'Sullivan Tweed Weods O'Sullivan Caford Street Warren Gunn Spring Street Navy Abul Unity Forbes Inter. High School Taylor Woeemt Street Helen David Taylor Hedley Woods United Mathews

Engagements and local life in Forbes area

The item lists engagements for Werte Kirkpatrick and Witenes Edwin amidst community notices. It also notes travels, surgeries, hospital stays, visits, a mayoral and council role for local representatives, a staff change at J Meagher & Co, a 90th birthday celebration, and a long-lived Forbes matriarch with extensive descendants.

Forbes area notices and social happenings summary

Local items honor a new bride Mrs Conn of Apollo Bay and a departure for Sydney. Residents Jack Sama, Miss Melle O Sullivan, Sergeant O Sullivan and ex residents Pollard and Rowt appear in town notes. A Forbes High School Unity party supports the United Mathews Appeal for Children. Funeral details cover Mrs Elton Maria Young and a CW A social event marks Elisabeth’s ninth birthday with games and dress themes.

Frances Liston dies at 71 in Forbes district

Mrs Frances Liston of Waratah Street Forbes died at Forks District Hospital after a long illness. She was 71, native to Mudgee district, widow of David Liston, and mother to extended family including a sister Mrs Austen and an adopted sister. Funeral at St John Anglican Church with arrangements by A G Jones.

Forks District Prances Liston War Bat Street Porbex David Liston Mudgee Forbes Mr. & Addiston Liston Austen Jesres Io Ming M Porbes Hairs Fiuuten Dunedos Eolock St. Jobe Persi A. G. Jones

Bon Voyage Party for Mrs. Barris and Yvonne H

A large farewell gathering was held for Mrs. F. B. Barris and her daughter Yvonne before their trip aboard the Orontes on July 31. Friends included J. Murphy, W. R. Thomas, L. Kennedy and others with over 100 attendees. Mrs. Harris and Yvonne arrived with shoulder poles as Mrs. Schwartz and Crawford organized the sendoff.

F. B. Barris Orontes Yvonne Messames J. Murphy W. R. Thomas L. Kennedy R. Planner L. Vout W. Martin G. Priddie W. J. Green A. F P. Schwarta E. Coventry D. P. Dempecy T. Crawford Mra Harris Mesdame Schwartz Crawford Murphy Harrin Beg

Last Egg Price Cut This Year in NSW Emus

An Egg Board official announced reductions in wholesale and retail prices for emus in New South Wales. First quality hen eggs and emu eggs show tiered rates with wholesale and retail figures and a note that this seasonal adjustment will be the last this year.

Nsw Egg Board

Betty’s Youthful Look Sparks Compliment

A quirky dialogue notes a 45 year old woman named Betty appearing surprisingly young. Diana mentions switching to Charmosan face powder and praises its effects, claiming it smooths skin and gives a ten year younger appearance.

Tam Diana

Rotary Ball Benefits Legacy With Lively Festivity

A large Rotary International ball for Forbes Legacy drew 3000 attendees as the hall dazzled with colored streamers and balloons. Rotary members coordinated smooth service, with masks, a cool drink stall, and risk of balloon chaos adding to a jubilant night that ended around 2 am and pledged legacy funds.

Rotary International Hi Muscat Aptendid Organisation Mnt Ube Daner Rotary Fetuwe Laymg AL Legion of Kx Heer Shile Sheo Uptvaut Arthur Franch WA Bane Myumber Allan Breggdon L. Vout Thetat Rotary Club Forbes Legacy R. O. Palmer Rotary Callibe Ald P. Conridge Gorviet Henleo Forbes Rotary Atremomers

Fragmentary notice on local event and unknown names

The readable text appears garbled with few clear names or dates. It references a crew, a potential arrest, and mentions a cure and warnings in a terse, uncertain context.

Labour crumbling in Canberra portents in Barton race

Canberra political chatter notes Labour weakness in Tasmania and NSW elections, with Kogarah and Barton in focus. Opponents rally as budget redistribution looms mid September, while Labour campaigns on free medicine fail and calls for tax cuts stall.

Canberra Parliament House Jia Tasmania New South Wales Kogarah Kogarahi Barton Evatt Labour Eee Elec Arank Menity Lassy Peano Theatt Country Party Liberal Party

Liberal Campaign Faces Rural Australia Test

The Liberal Party defends its broad appeal across rural Australia amid election predictions. Members acknowledge public opinion currents and admit some are campaigning cautiously to avoid sectional charges while stressing unity across interests.

Liberal Commonwealth Australia Tis

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Leslie A. Shaw MLO. Finn's Ray Kearts Thay Arnan Armon Wanott Werte Kirkpatrick K. Bowker Ratenewood Witenes Edwin W. T. Smith Lithgow Gordon Kelly North, Besley, Apent P. EB. Kelly Alan Grube i Joyce Smith Salisbury Sydney Imat Ahe Em Thoma Szeck Medical Lorna Green William &4 Prince Alfred Hospital Ald Curridge Ald. Brenner Ald. Hartcher United Nations Appeal For Children Y Conn Apollo Bay Victoria Om Misa Dot Kelly Sergeant Pollard Peer Rowt Bedgerabong Frank Doyle Parkes, Haz Forbes Bank of Mesdames Tom McLaughlan Eric Watens Port Kembla Mra. C. Miller Sheriff Street Annandale Jwdeey Forbea Elton Maria Young 1. PF Parramatta Road Clly William Cemewry Rookwood C.W.A. Moom Po Anthony Tony June Wheeler Helen Brown Mrs Frances Liston Mrs. Harris Pers Betty Legacy Geom Terry Meagher Pho Ciolourfaus Cae Dr. Morse
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