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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

2

Free Library Movement and Rural Public Library Plans

A long discussion on the rise of free public libraries in America, led by Mr. Broderick, praising rural library services and county libraries. It notes traveling libraries, book buses, Carnegie support, and the goal of expanding access to books for farmers, ranchers, and towns, with emphasis on children and education.

Qrat Broderick Amy America Nu8.v Gstiate Ita Wreo Miss Fair Country Wide Library Service Joan Ug Fear Com Mundt Datacom Tain Ws.w We Ofet New South Wales Carnegie Corporation Trust of New York The Bounty Library Montana Ag Welk Ag Tad Oulakirta Jomtetet Queen's County Fulno

Australian Comforts Fund Monthly Meeting Highlights

The focal branch held its monthly meeting to discuss sending 26 to headquarters from liquidated War Savings Certificates. In Mayor absent, chair was Mr. B H Ford. Attendees included Mesdames Murphy Walker and Messrs F M Gope land Turner Clarence (treasurer) Melllon and D P Dempsey (secretary). They planned support for a patriotic race meeting carnival May 1 and 11, considered delaying a gymkhane, and discussed screening the film For Ever and a Day for charity with proceeds to the Comforts Fund. A full committee meeting is set for next Tuesday at 5 pm in the Mayor's room.

BH. K. Ford Mesdames Murphy Walker Mesars F. M. Gopeland A. W. Turner E. A. Clarence FR. Melllon D. P. Dempsey Ord Tinee Hollywood Great Britain ALG Pune Mato Te Revenning Town Hall

Irish Concert Marks St Patrick’s Day Celebration

Pupils of the Sisters of Mercy with local artists presented their annual St Patrick’s Day concert. The program featured the Convent orchestra, choral numbers by combined schools, infant dancers, and several solo and group items. The audience included Most Reverend Dr Pax and a large crowd praising the training of the children.

Sisters of Mercy Dr. Pax W. Curtela USA Convent of Mercy South Forbes School Joyes Ryan Joan Orman Elaine Ticksey Mfr Harold Jennings Mondames Davis Curtela Mesars Jennings Daly Méesdames Whitelaw Davis Hart T. Dogg

Mrs Power of Porches Rites Held For Mary Power

Mrs Mary Power age 66 wife of John Power of Cularte Road died Monday night in District Hospital after a paralytic stroke. She leaves two children Les in the Air Force stationed in England and Coral a Porches Convent School teacher. Public funeral cortege followed the hearse from St Laurence Church to Catholic cemetery with graveside rites by Rev Father Maxwell and mortuary arrangements by Mr A Dames.

Porches Mary Power John Power Cularte’ Road Les Fosney's Air Force England Coral Puplle St. Laurence Kate Father Maxwell A. < Dames

Death of John Bray Veteran Soldier Dies at 66

John Bray aged 66 died Tuesday morning after a day in hospital district. An Imperial soldier with Boer and 1914 18 war service, he worked on property of Hon G D Bassett ML and A O Elliott ex MLA. Funeral at Church of Paper cemetery. Returned Soldiers League leaders attended.

John Bray Tuteday Ttn Sant G. D. Bassett A. O. Elliott E. A. Clarence K. Hi Hastings

Clothing Coupons Validity Ends June First

Te Waa announced yesterday that ordinary clothing coupons will not be valid after June 1. Only coupons printed in red for expectant mothers and demobilised service personnel will remain in force after that date for last minute purchases.

Te Waa

Forbes notes mix of travel births and comings and goings

Readers recount visits from Sydney and Brisbane, returns to Forbes, and weddings and engagements. Local families announce births, hospital stays, leaves from service, and engagements including Miss Shirley Jones and Noel Bantick. Public notices cover town events and council farewell gifts.

How she looked at 39 well read on

Ann and Betty discuss aging and desire at a party Ann wishes for a youthful dance partner while Betty notes Creme Charmosan has brought charm and youth to Ann's appearance with a playful exchange about midlife vitality.

Ann Betty Anid Ann

Creme Charmosan Big jora 2/6

Creme Charmosan is advertised with bold typography across packaging. The note mentions tubes priced at 1 currency unit each, with emphasis on bold display throughout the page.

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