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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
2
A delicious supper of vianda and salad preceded tempting desserts served by the hospital auxiliary members around 11 o'clock. A gram of dance music was provided by the Mayfair orchestra, appreciated by all in attendance.
The Minister for Minea Mr H Vincent was instructed by Cabinet yesterday to investigate the needs of serodromes and the will be provided on a special base under the control of the local council.
Forbes postmaster Mr Hecker cites late fee letter boxes delaying Sydney deliveries, urging better coordination between rail and postal services. Sunday's motor train to Sydney faces public disruption if postal clearing and collection at Orange are not improved.
The council discussed unemployment relief work, noting the shift from footpath formation to construction and reconstruction. A Dubbo request urged national funding for schemes, while a vote deferred action as sub judice, with intercity implications and employment subsidy concerns.
Forbes council members including Aldermen Ford Haggett Kimabow Flannery Burlet Green and Hadcock discussed the anniversary of the corporation and a June Jubilee Week from September 27 to October, with plans for public works and concessions. A future meeting reserved, with architect Wright proposing detailed pool and water purification plans. also relief workers pay discussed.
The Farmers and Settlers Association of New South Wales led by EB Field met in Council Chambers to decide delegates for the August 5 Sydney conference. Field urged unity and price stabilisation for farmers while stressing the conference's impact on rural livelihoods and youth involvement. The meeting, chaired by H. F. Sweeney, also reviewed local issues including public litter removal and district surveying. Attendees included H. F. Sweeney, H. J. Uphill, C. B. Eaton, A. J. Coltita, H. H. Grimih, J. Payten, Field, and A. B. Bunten Clarke.
Forbes scene filled with families and officials visiting and departing. Notables include Mr Ken Heinke of Leura and Mrs F Helnke of Willowdene. Mrs W Hogan in frail health. deputy town clerk ED Dempsey leaving Forbes for Broken Hill. Mr T N Stephenon of the Male Ready, and Mr J Morris and W Towson visiting from Sydney. A Brentwood hospital update and local civic moves accompany social and professional shifts in Forbes.
Mrs Ellen Dunn wife of George Dunn long time Forbes resident died after two year illness in Forbes Funeral service held in the city she is survived by her husband two sons Nor TT and Bert a daughter Mrs Jett Forbes and four brothers James Walter Patrick Albert of Mundree and Cott Barbour tributes come from Mrs PB Barton and Mrs Tose Feld of Forbes in the local community
Attendance exceeded twenty as Forbes Literary Institute met Friday evening led by C J Prees. Officers elected for the year include President C Frees and Vice Presidents W H Nott and A V Quiggin. W H Nott became treasurer while A E Rickard took honorary secretary duties. librarian A Whitworth and committee members KR McDade C McLellan J Bookmaster M Lloyd O G Ricoli P Weet J Fraser T Erane. Subcommittees named for billiard room and booksone tree. Returned Soldiers League plans noted with two new billiard tables and furnishings to be installed after bye vacated.
Bonnie Jean Howarth of Wirringa died Sunday afternoon at Cromble Fate hospital at age 14 after months of declining health. The funeral proceeded from Wirringa Church at Emagtayil Bey to bowl cemetery, with service conducted by A Jones.
The new Paramoust romantic comedy Dealty opens at Strand Theatre with Jane Ehetrich and Gary Cooper in leading roles. A glamorous pair navigate a breath‑taking Continental heist plot amid a witty weave of misunderstandings and staged pearls. The film promises intrigue and light humor as misdirections unfold.
Release of Street Singer's Serenade from Associated Distributors for Australia and New Zealand sparks delight. Based on the stories of Ann Neagle and Arthur Tracy the film charts a chorus girl and the original Street Singer's rise to fame with song and dance hits. Shows at the Strand Theater tonight with Desire.
Toberta Rold & Company record heavy demand for poultry with clearance and rising values across many breeds. Griller prices 2/8, white leghorn cockerels 6d to 1s, coloured cockerels 6d to 1s8d, white leghorn hens 8d to 6s3d, coloured hens 1d to 4s9d, muscovy duck 4s6d to 0s6d, muscovy drakes 6d to 1s, turkey beets 12d to 29d, turkey gobblers 14d to 38d.
Ted Lowa brings a band and clarinet to the Strand in Here Comes the Band a MGM musical variety. A composite of American songs features the band monster and a large chorus with a court sequence and numbers like Me Myself and I Shadow Peg Nuts Baby Smiles and a lively stage production with a hundred voices.
A fragment advertises Creme Charnowan as a famed beauty solution for aging skin. It touts its ability to erase years and fight sun and wind damage, claiming it renews youth and skin charm for women everywhere.
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