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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1940

Page

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Lennon's Big Production Revue In Forbes Aug 6

Bert Lennon announces Lennon's Big Production Revue Co will open a massive country tour in Forbes on Monday August 6 at Rankin Street Mammoth canvas theatre. The company lists 32 metropolitan artists, full ballet and orchestra, lavish effects, and 200 ft long Diamond Trailer stage unit. Tickets 4/ 3/ 2/ plus tax, children half-price. Box plan at Clarrie Howe's.

Commonwealth Bert Lennon Lennon Big Production Revue Co Forbes Rankin Street Adelaide Cale Clarrie Howe's

Local training ranks gain new arrival Herole Fath horse

A new arrival to the local training ranks is ex Sydney performer Herole Fath who has many wins to his credit. Purchased by Mr Kennerson of Bathurst, the horse arrived in Porches by train last Thursday and was sent to Mr C. E. Sanderson to begin training ahead of meetings in the Central West.

Sydney Herole Fath Kennerson Bathurst Porches C. E. Sanderson Central West

KREG CROSS ACTIVITIES AND FORBES RED CROSS LIST

Forbes branch of the Red Cross notes a published comforts list covered items sent earlier than July 17. July 17 consignments include sheets pillow cases and several garments. Also includes an advertisement for HEENZO medicine and a visit by Mr Groggy at the Van denberg Hotel on August first.

John Boyd Orr James John Tiam Wigtas Forbes Red Cross Society Advocate Vandenberg Fiotel K. J. Groggy PLO

Demolition of South Lead suspension bridge delayed debate

Forbes Municipal Council and Jeralong Shire Council faced a vote over dismantling the Lachlan River bridge at South Lead. Despite offers of material and eight days of labor, officials argued reconstruction costs and safety, with a plan to consult the Brilvé on possible re erection while considering a community petition.

Forbes Municipal Council Jeralong Shire Counch Muperdon Lachfon South Lead Laoer Henry Loxley Show Street Forber Wits South Lnte C. McPhillamy Vie Mesars J. Sparkes T. Penton R. Wright James Carter K. McL Hack T. A. Hack Ald. Sanders McKellar Booths Lonay Abe Me Booth Booth Kidere Tie Mingror Cote Tney Gounell Biel Talon Fsbor Advocate Ald Gunn

Disputed council clash over relief, bridge, and staff

Amid heated council debate Ald Sanders denounced alleged unfair food relief refusals and questioned who approved dismissed workers. The Mayor defended the system while council members pressed for accountability, noting bridge repairs and the fate of donated cables shape local costs and policy.

Patriotic Queen Competition Faces Weekend Carnival Issues

Local carnival organizers struggle with poor cooperation among candidate committees as Carnival weekends approach. Despite partial successes from dance events and prize draws, several Queen contests including Sports and Country Queen plan fundraisers with pledges of profit, while broader efforts face logistical hurdles and shifting schedules.

Forbes Carouse Marks Local Birthday and Weddings

Forbes hosts a weekend gathering at Mrs Galley’s home to celebrate a birthday for Mr Bob Ledger, with dancing, singing and a display of gifts. Nearby, Miss Jean Campbell wed Neville McMahon at St John’s, and Arthur Ryan of Riverview College was ordained in Sydney, continuing a long Callachor family tradition.

Berne German Mount View Grenfell Bob Trotman Yumeeng Wil Bir D Lat Griffith Sydney Forbes T. J. Webbs Battye Street Laine Sa Intant Bonne Dell Kennedy Diatricta Bot Ledger Wo Ho Hancock Kissie Barney Phillips Beales Bob Q Grinkam Bendigo Olga Stinky Matley K Row Tar 8Th John's Church of England Jean Campbell Bergeant Campbell Flint Street Neville McMahon A. McMahon McMahon Condebolin Road Fortine Arthur Ryan Charley Ryan Inverell Mra Ryan Randwick Mears Phil Prank Bede Ryan Arcot W. M. Webster St. Mary's Basicila Gilroy Philip Callachor Emerald Vale Stanton Matt Callachor St Mary's Basilica HB. Callachor Polding Australia Riverview College

Methodist Home Mission Lecture Planned by Rev Whitbread

A Methodist Church Home Mission lecture tour led by Rev W Whitbread will cover NW region areas including Gunningland Forbes Eugowra and Sydney. The talk features illustrated slides on church relief work, slum rescue efforts, and city beauty spots.

W. Whitfresd Methodist Whitbread Sydney Gunninghland Forbes Eugowra Reed

Popular Vaudeville Star For Forbes

Alia Lowe a Tivoli star is booked for the Studio Theatre early next month under contract to Western Cinemas Pty Ltd She will perform alongside film entertainment adding novelty music to the show Forbes readers are told to expect a lively and fresh attraction from the renowned performer.

Alta Lowe Studio Theatre Forbes Western Cinemas Pty. Ltd Alia Lowe Western Cinemas Pty, Ltd

Creme Charmosan Promises Youthful Skin for Women

A vintage advertisement touts Creme Charmosan as a solution to aging skin, claiming it makes middle aged women look younger and holds cosmetic powder with witch hazel. It markets widely in Austria through chemists and stores with dressing table and handbag items.

Austria

No sore hands in cold weather tip for winter relief

Advertises Charmosan hand cream as non greasy remedy to keep hands free from winter roubles. Mentions regular use and a Gmail bottle price of 1/ and a larger 2/ option. Sold widely through chemists, drapers, and stores.

Nanaticky Chemiate

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