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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
2
The notice extols Dr Morae's Indian Root Pills as a superior health aid. It claims pills improve digestion, liver function, and bowels, helping maintain health and curb rising health costs. The ad touts the product as a solution to health decline without offering concrete medical evidence.
Proceedings of the Ineal Municipal Council include apologies from Ald Hawkins and routine correspondence. Items cover training venue bookings, footpath repairs, cable arrangements, factory attitude, roadworks funding, water sample requests, and public works grants for the Boys Department school playing field and hockey facilities.
The Forbes Enthusiasts Society held its annual meeting at Wilcrest with good attendance and promise for the year. President Mr John Regina reported progress in drama, noted music lagged due to lack of a conductor, and outlined committee reorganization plus future plans including a February meeting and a March 36 reading at the Union Bank.
Forbes District learns with regret of the death of Mr John Foxigers aged 57 at Forbes District Hospital after a paralytic stroke and recent illness. A World War I veteran, he was a former district cricketer and later golf enthusiast. Survived by brother James Rodgers and sisters Mrs W Martin and Mrs H Crees, with a step-brother Angus Rodgers. Funeral at Catholic cemetery with Father Carmine officiating and mortuary arrangements by A Jones. Forbes Town Hall flag flown at half mast in tribute.
Mrs Esther Sophia Read of Cularie a longtime resident died in District Hospital Sunday night at 1 oclock Her husband died years ago She aged 88 years survives by grown children The funeral will be at 3 oclock in the afternoon at the English cemetery churchyard funeral details uncertain due to garbled text
The text describes the wedding of Alisa Mollie Lindsay Hullivant on March 12 at Toorak Presbyterian Church with family members attending. The bride wore a silver brocade gown and carried cream roses, while a grandmother made garland and a wedding circlet of orange demon and white heather adorned the scene. Her sister and Mr F Napier served as attendants, with notable relations including Sir John Melis Napier and Lady Napier.
A terse trespass warning states that any fuelwood stock seen on the Tallawalla or Genna paddocks will be prosecuted. The notice from MANA cautions property protectors and informs of potential legal action for unlawful wood gathering.
Local column recaps visits and returns of residents to Forbes and surrounds. Names include Mr and Mrs Len Turner and Kerry, Mrs Casts with the new School Inspector, Mr and Mrs Kelly, and numerous relatives visiting from Sydney, Port Kembla, and Brisbane. A mix of birthdays, travel, and community events, with sports notes on junior diving and local cricket.
A heartfelt memorial note from Alice Harrison and family marks the death of John Willa Harrison on March 1. The message recalls his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren, expressing deep love and lasting memory.
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