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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
4
About 4600 fat sheep and 6500 store sheep were yarded by associated agents at Forbes on Tuesday. Fat lamb prices quoted 1/8 to 2d dearer than the previous, while store sheep were dull and bidding restricted. Wool values and other notes appear erratic in the fragmentary report.
Forbes Advocate analyzes a split in the 1841 Forbes council over relief labor funding and the Central Tablelands Water Scheme. It defends relief expenditures, questions opposition motives, and argues for prudent use of government grants and local projects benefiting workers.
The Advocate apologizes for a mistaken notice about Private William Turner killed on active service abroad. A half mast flag incident at Town Hall was misattributed to a different Turner. the mayor directed the caretaker to fly the flag to mark Pte W G Turner, with the error later corrected.
Forbes Ambulance Service faces reduced charges and simpler supper as directors decide a smaller event is more profitable amid drain on funds and volunteer strain. About 300 dancers fill the floor and the event nets an estimated £40, while fines are issued to Mervyn Kirkman for riding a bicycle at night and to Albert Roy Wil Mang for a similar offense.
Prime Minister Menzies declares no obstacle to the national war effort and outlines plans to overhaul reserved occupations, boost vital industries, and appoint new authorities to control transport and production. He calls for rationing, intensified shipping control, and internment of disloyalists while urging Australians to give more and mobilize resources for victory.
Bob Lloyd, longtime local football stalwart and coach, suffers a knee fracture in the final of the knock-out at Pyres last Sunday. The injury will sideline him for months as he recovers in hospital, ending his season but leaving a legacy of service and sportsmanship in Forbes League.
Local football scene honors Bob Lloyd after a fractured knee in the Parkes knock-out final. Teammates and the community praised the gesture aiding the injured player as clubs plan support while Lloyd recovers. Funds and events are organized by the Parbrs League with proceeds aiding his family.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Charlie Rudd and a vague reference to yesterday and a compass or journey. No clear event, date, or location is readable. Further text needed for a proper summary.
Forbes community laments and celebrates with notices of hospital patients and visitors. Residents and visitors from Sydney Bathurst Orange Wagga Wenarringa Wirringa and Dubbo are mentioned amid weddings births and anniversaries. Local staff transfers and church synod trips mark the week.
Edward Ireland cade not charged with stealing a bicycle valued at 5 for Thomas William Burke. The case included a charge of illegally taking and using the same bicycle. On Beret Pollard’s application the defendant was remanded for eight days with bail set at 10 and a like surety.
Charmoan face powder is praised as a smart idea that improves skin beyond ordinary powders. It is adored by women and youths for concealing flaws, smoothing aging signs, and giving an instant, longer lasting charm with a pleasant perfume.
Charmosan face powder offered in Rachel Naturelle Peche Buntan Rose and Blanche shades. Available in small 1 4 ounce and large 3 6 ounce boxes. Sold by chemists drapers and stores including chan stores.
The text promotes skin care for the neck and chest. It recommends regular massage with a product called Charmosan cold cream to tone and refresh the chin and neck muscles and remove damaging cosmetics from the area.
Tubes of cold cream are advertised as available everywhere including chemists drapers and chain stores.
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