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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1936

Page

4

Bowls Event Seeks Strong Attendance For Grenfell Match

The Bowls club plans a return match against Grenfell on the 17th finetime with travel hopes and a friendly, festive welcome. A birthday gathering is arranged for the 29th instants, with teams chosen by the president and secretary and the green open until July. Wives and friends are invited to help, and a midland competition will run in the afternoon alongside member events.

Celehbourine Grenfell Alifioueh Ana Wil Hood

Farewell social for Miss Alice Hancock at C W A rooms

A large gathering filled the C W A rooms on Friday to bid Miss Alice Hancock farewell as she departs for Broken Hill. Rev Dean Brennan praised her work with local charity and Catholic groups while W H Hancock expressed pride in her choice to pursue training at the Catholic Training College. A traveling case and cut glass vases were presented, and the event closed with songs as she leaves on Monday night.

C.W.A. Rooma Alice Hancock Broken Hill Dean Brennan Dean Brenna Gueet Twn Brennan Alem Hincock St. Laurence Tepola Club St. Laurence Choir Brennan W. H. Hancock Ain Alice Hancock

School Football Match Ends With Ex-Students Victory

The Paul football match at local High School grounds on Wednesday afternoon saw the ex students defeat the present team by 11 points to 9. T Venables A Sanlergon and A Judd scored tries for the losers while Mr W Wighton headed the match as charge of the day.

Parkes Ladies Agfruad Fame Oe Field A. Martens Flo England Follies Cormgabal Amey Wan

Trinity Sunday Services at Parish Church

Parish notes Holy Communion at 10 am Choral Eucharist and no Sunday School. Confirmation candidates gather at 10 30 am. Sermon and memorial dedication by the Bishop. Rector Richard Mathers signs off. No country services.

Meaghers Forfeit Casts Doubt On Hockey Match

In midweek hockey, Meaghers were to play South Forbes in the second round but stocktaking forced a withdrawal. Doubt lingers over continuation next Wednesday as many players are unavailable due to English football commitments.

Eche— Dule Meagher South Forbes Boutha Vinlt 1 Parkes

Forbes Names and Notices From Local Residents

Local Forbes community pages list residents visiting, returning home, and attending events. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Minfer and Mrs. J. Smith in Forbes, Mrs. E. A. Sullivan hosting relatives, and Mr. W. H. Tooth noted as a deceased native. A 50-50 novelty dance is announced for Wirringa on June 12, with Pollard's Orchestra playing. A quarterly license list for Forbes is due July 7.

Ald Hall Funda Wirringa Gupper Pollard Orchestra Pricge Gent's Ladies K. K. Jones

Magnificent Obsession at Strand Theatre Delights Crowds

The Strand Theatre opens Magnificent Obsession starring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor. Added features include Bar 20 Rides Again, Chain Letter Dimes, and a newsreel. The program promises glamorous song and dance, with Buck Jones in a late King’s funeral reeler and a Warner Bros musical showcase of Ada and Mona.

John Stahl Mise Duane Robert Taylor Strand Theatre Forbes Meneath Fox Picture Strood Theatre Warner Baster Alice Faye Mona Barrie Warner Doster 14Th Street Broadway

Forbes Guide Saves Party From Distress At Sea

A Forbes boy saved a focal youth from arterial bleeding using scout first aid as a rope snag halted a launch near Sydney Harbor. Mary Steele signaled for help with semaphore from the hatch, summoning Captain Cook to rescue the party of locals and visitors. Steele, once with Forbes Girl Guides, learned signaling during service.

Forbes Sydney Sydney Harbor Mary Sleule A. P. Steel Commonwealth Bank Urelesaly Ebe Cook Mary Steele 1St Forbes Company of Girl Guides

Stage Stars Letter No 12 Charmosan Face Powder Praised

Winifred Lawson, famed Eniliah opera star, reportedly fans Charmosan face powder. The item becomes a staple on Lawson’s dressing table as industry insiders note its lasting charm and superior fragrance.

Winifred Lawson Mise Lawson

Forbes Cycle Club sets race meeting with Yelling Club

At the Friday meeting of Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club members agreed to cooperate with the Bedgera bong Yelling Club to hold a race meeting at Bedgera bong on June 29 with about £15 set aside for prize money. Attendance was good and no other business was transacted.

Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club Bedgeribong Yellng Club Bedgerabong

Impounding Notice From May Pending Sale

Impounded on May 35 by the P P Board from Gurema including 1 Hay Mare and 3 white footed mares with brands described as dW over scroll and star marked horses. Also listed are 1 Black Mare with star and 2 cm white feet and no visible brands. from Parkes Forbes Road 1 Blue Ruin Helfer with no brands and Joan Helfer with no brands. Hoan and White Helfer also with no brands. If not released, they will be sold on June 18.

P.P Board Gurema Parkes-Forbes Road

Forbes R.S. S.I.L.A Essay Competition Entries Invited

Entries are invited for the Forbes R.S. S.I.L.A essay competition on the significance of Anzac. The contest is in three divisions for different age groups, with submission details and contact information provided.

Ur T. Grane

Election in legislative council seat after death

By Charles Rowenthal former ves ter of the Secretive Assembly was elected to All the waomner In the Legislative Council caused through the death of Mr EE Collins. Messrs Bi J.C. Speck Forbes and A HW Grimm former MLA for the district were contestants for the honor.

Charles Rowenthal Secretive Assembly Waomner Legislative Council EE Collins Messrs Bi. J.C. Speck Forbes A. HW Grimm M.L.A

Charmosan face powder and cream advertised

An old advertisement touts Charmosan face powder and Charmosan Cold Cream. It promises whitened complexion, tightened skin, and reduced wrinkles. The copy notes pricing such as two shillings sixpence for a box and one shilling for a tube, with claims of broad availability.

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