Far West Scheme Aids Crippled Children in February
February activity shows 168 children treated under the Far West scheme with a daily average of 80 in residence at Manly’s Far West Home. Eighteen patients were admitted from multiple towns, twenty one returned home after treatment. Travel by volunteers covered 2100 miles. Concerts planned in Bathurst and nearby towns. Home expansion underway to add thirty beds within three months to reduce a near hundred patient waiting list. Donations included £16 from disposal, £30 from Wee Waa, £1000 from Lord Nuffield, £22 from Barwon Sports Club split with Carinda Hospital. Educational grant of £100 aided Christmas camp costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Manly
Albert
Coolin
Wee Wan
Hillston
Millthorpe
Denman
Blayney
Farrar
Coonabarabran
Mudgee
Quirindi
Hay
Thmor
Quandialla
Hogeabula
Ayletone
Willeton
Cow Muttainn
Angledeol
Baggabri
Memdeorth
Givabegar
Barrellan
Girilambone
Wee Waa
Wakaida
Wallendbeen
Bathuret
Grong
Cowra
Casowindra
Forbes
Beheme
Turing
Lord Nuffield
Barwon
Booroom
Carinda Hospital
Educattion Department
Wool report from The Farmers & Graziers cooperative
The Brisbane wool sales opened with keen competition across sections though Japan underperformed. Sydney prices favored sellers with Yorkshire and Germany providing support, while France America and Japan aided later. Bradford firms bolstered late week activity, with London futures firming and Antwerp quotations rising. The next Sydney sale runs March 16–18. Brisbane sale starts March 26, with reduced sales until June neon clearing. Our next sale is March 18 with a catalog of 178 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Germany
France
America
Japan
Melbourne
Bradford
Sydney
London
Antwerp
Brisbane
Scotch Whiskytarmers & Graziers
Formation of Aero Club Discussion At Forbes Meeting
A Forbes public meeting on Tuesday night discussed forming an Aero Club. The plan originated from a Parkes Club request to collaborate on pilot training. Parkes representatives Burch and Bray were unavailable. only one loan pilot, Mr. BH Clifton, attended. The motion to postpone was carried awaiting Parkes attendance, with another meeting to be called once Parkes can participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Aero Club
Parkes Club
Parkes
Messie
Burch
Bray
Firey
BH. Clifton
Meagher
Thomson
Parken
Empateee
Forbes Reports Australia Day 150th Anniversary Plans
A public meeting in Forbes elected the Mayor and Alderman A. Meagher as town delegates to the Central Western Committee for Australia Day celebrations from February 2 to March 7, 1938. The gathering discussed hosting visitors from Parkes and overseas and appointed two Forbes representatives to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ald. Ford
Ald
Meagher
Parker
Amma Oieanmoagh
Central West
Parkes
Cavite
Messrs
Po Weat
G. Betty
Mod Ald
Forbes Junior Farmers Meet Discuss Losses And Leadership
The Forbes Junior Farmers Club met last Saturday with D Miller A Paney G Kirkman FR Golding A Rees W Kirkman and F Chimplett present. Ray Hees resigned to study at Dubbo High School and Gloria Kirkman was elected librarian. Traveling instructor A J Chalmers transfers to the southern district and Mrs Nock takes a new post. Members offered sympathy to Mr F D Lance and family. Next meeting at the High School on Saturday April 3 at 1 pm. New members and visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Junior Farmers’ Club
D. Miller
A. Paney
G. Kirkman
FR. Golding
A. Rees
W. Kirkman
Clarke
F. Chimplett
FR. Kirkman
Stan Miller
Ray Hees
Ray
Dubbo
Gloria Kirkman
A. J. Chalmers
Souther District
Nock
Miller
W, Kirkman
Burrenjuck
Junior Parmeru” Club
F. D. Lance
Vinitera
The Australian Journal March number opens with Winda of Evil tale
The Australian Journal's March issue features a new serial Winda of Evil by Arthur Upfield set on western New South Wales plains with detective Napoleon Bonaparte Smoun called in to solve murders during dust storms. Short stories by Captain F Rhodes and others, plus knitting tips and household articles, complete the issue priced airmace at newsagents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Upfeld
Thin Isawe
New South Wales
Carte
Napoleon Honaparte
Lsmoun Halfenst
Captain F Rhodes
Bery Gray
Marjorie Pryor
Hex Gryson
Harold Mercer
J. 5.Warren
Monte ‘Holcroft
Cecil WH
V. Steere
Jothera
Ellesbeth Hanson
Too Full After Eating Myth and Patent Remedy Claims
An OCR fragment promotes a dubious home remedy claiming relief from indigestion after meals. It references a product sold as a red packet Twin Soda with instructions to mix in milk or water, insisting it cures indigestion and prevents “mutant Fellet.” The text lacks clear sourcing or credible medical evidence.
Williams Pink Pills for Women Endorsement Ad
An elderly testimonial describes relief from weakness and pale hands after taking Williams Pink Pills for Women. The writer credits the medicine with restoring energy, sleep, appetite, and sewing ability, urging middle aged women to try the product for stronger blood and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A
William
Willama
Office Supply Ad Amid Fragmentary Text
A partial ad-like fragment promotes bulk office supplies used for billheads letterheads and envelopes. It emphasizes stationery and advocacy for office forms and related items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Meagher
Johnson’s
Ues
Wool Report
C.W. Committee
A. E. Fos
Manibaiton
Forbes Club
The
Australian Journal
Regent Tailors
Rankin Street
Forbes and District
the Regent Tailors
Lele Mensos
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