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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
2
Fragmented ad style text touts WEENZO cough remedy and mentions health claims. It also references a wartime volunteer Ambulance Station event inviting ladies and girls to join voluntary aid detachments, with a vague call to attend on an upcoming Wednesday.
Area sown to wheat in 18/4 season fell short of earlier estimates as prolonged droughts and heavy frosts delayed germination. Questionnaires from 15 instructors and 350 crop correspondents show an expected 4.5 million acres sown, with many districts reporting delayed growth, retarded early sowings, and damage from pests in southern areas.
A large gathering at Mulyandry Hall on Wednesday formed the Muulyandry soldiers welfare committee and a district patriotic committee. Mr H Ledger presided as chair with strong support for aiding district men and promoting public welfare through two committees and planned fund actions.
Mikeby the Greek restaurateur of Kaonkin Street offers use of his shop flank in Coventry for the Lord Mayor Committee sewing circle. The plan enables ten sewing machines to operate in the Lord Mayor's premises, with other facilities provided by Mr. Cutterill the electrician. The sewing circle had met in the GWA Rent Room but needs space for machines and future meetings. The Lord Mayor's patriotic function at the town hall on July 30 will require venue and staffing changes, with ticket prices reduced for doubles. A card party on Thursday at the WLA Rooms aims to raise funds for the Lord Mayor's Community Ticket fund.
The court adjourned after two suspects Eller Lowe and Leslee Turner were remanded on charges of stealing six bales of dew wool valued at £4. Clarence Robb Kev and others faced related charges. A judge set bond at £10 and sureties at £10 for each case.
An old style advertisement touts Creme Charmean as a magic solution to aging skin. It claims the cream restores a youthful complexion, enhances charm, and keeps skin protected through heat and cold while holding powder longer.
The Forbes district mourns Mrs Claudine Nicolas aged 4 years died at Forbes District Hospital after a lengthy illness. Widow of Augustua Nicolas she and her family ran sawmills and properties with J. B. Reymond. Survived by daughter Mrs Daniel Nicolas in Forbes and another daughter Mrs Hunter of Manly. Funeral held at Catholic section of Forbes cemetery with Pather Boylan and A G Jones managing memorial rites.
A long list of Forbes residents is noted with health updates marriages enlistments and travel. Mrs FG Kennard and Mr TH Bathgate receive hospital mentions. Miss Pay McParland returns home. families in Forbes and Sydney reflect on deaths weddings and engagements. several locals enlist in military service while others enjoy holidays and community notices appear from the High School Parents Council and local banks.
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