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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
5
The Parker family and friends express thanks for the floral tributes and support at the time of bereavement for Rutt. The note mentions gratitude from the loved ones and acknowledges the community’s sympathy.
Tenders are invited for one publicway booth and afternoon tea rights at the Porben Jockey Club Race Meeting to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday April ad 3. Tenders must reach the Secretary by 2 pm on March 33. Lutheran Church Good Friday services and Easter events listed with times including 10 am and 1 pm services and a Thought for the Week about victory over death.
The Forbes Lawn Tennis Club announces holiday court closures with venue notices amid season break. Details unclear due to fragmented text but indicates courts unavailable during a festive period.
The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders with a required preliminary deposit in line with Department of State rules. Tenders close Thursday 11 April for Contract No 40 and 40/11 including gravel pavement works on Parkes Cooknmidgera and Weetong Talla bung Roads. Plans and specs available at the Forbes Shire Office. lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
The Lebor and Country Party gained strength in Victoria on Saturday with seats won or held. The results show Liberal 29, Labor 16, independent 4, and Lib CP gains in several districts. A surprise defeat toppled Sir Harold Genyoult Smith in Kurton as Mrs Brownfull, Mrs Weber, and Narrawang’s women members appear set for re election.
The St Patricks Day four mile road race and children's picnic drew a good crowd despite a dry spell. The day featured diverse events with winners in multiple age groups from under 6 to open races and novelty contests, with transport aid from car owners aiding attendance.
The Forbes and Bathurst Salvation Army Corps announce a series of montinis led by Adjutant Lampoon, with Good Friday sessions at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Lachlan district will host a special Saturday night open air featuring children, and an invitation extends to Forbes residents to attend Good Friday and Easter Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.
An article argues Australia must plan for peace and war by expanding manufacturing to absorb population growth. It notes a shift from primary to manufacturing, urges decentralised industry across states, and cites the federation-era push for spreading factories beyond coastal hubs to stabilize jobs, prices, and living standards.
Paramount presents Honeymoon in Bali with Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray in a light comedy romance. The cast also features Allan Jones Helen Broderick Akim Tamiroff Osa Massen Carolyn Lee and more in a fast moving story of a career woman who learns about love. Alice Faye and Warner Baxter star in Barricade from 20th Century Fox as the second feature.
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