Aviation sparked by ancient flights and modern dreaming
A May 5, 1939 discussion traces aviation from ancient wing attempts to modern speed records. The piece highlights pioneers like Billy Hart, Parer, McIntosh, Hinkler, Kingsford Smith, Ulm, Lyons, and Warner, noting lessons from each era. It urges Australia to adopt air mindedness, establish action schools in Forbes and elsewhere, and train unemployed youth for civilian and wartime flying, with Royal Australian Air Force readiness as a goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Bleriot
English Channel
Billy Hart
Parer
McIntosh
England
Hinkler
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Pacific
Charles Ulm
Lyons
Warner
Valhalla
Eaily
Russia
Australia
Forbes
Royal Australian Air Force
Hapenings of the Week at the Golf Club
The club hosting a busy afternoon with 70 members present. Tales of secret conclaves and a rare birdie collection mix with social chatter about Cheddar, a new ledger for Dick Jenten, and discussions on improving putting. Weekend scores list multiple players and grades with varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Dick Jenten
Ube Ath Green
Sec
Thany
Big Lambert
Norman Coles
First Party
Jo Eeermenns
Ae Od
Mkely
A Country District Hospital Sees Wide Guest List
A long list of visitors and patients fills the District Hospital scene in Forbes. Among names mentioned are Atos Jopee Robinson of Farrand Street and Miss Ole Howlett of Mudgee, staying with Mr and Mrs Green, as several locals and visitors arrive or depart after holidays and medical needs. The report notes multiple residents in hospital, extended hospital stays, and community figures attending to family and health matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atos Jopee Robinson
Farrand Street
Ole Howlett
Mudgee
Mrr
Harald Moloney
Peak Hall
Forbes
Parkes District
HK. Ford
Associates Golf News Opens With First Round In Progress
Nineteen players turned out Tuesday for the first round of Wieeelee-WE competition. Mrs. T. Gale won the 18 hole stroke with the eclectic, receiving a silver spoon. Saturdays see a 12 or 18 hole event with winners listed as Mesdames Woollett Barr Walsh and Gunn. A visit from the Bogan associates is anticipated and a Parkes associates match is planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieeelee
T. Gale
Woollett
Barr
Walsh
Gunn
Bogan Associats
Parkes Associates
Forbes Dogs in Limelight Lin's Lock shines at Dubbo and Harold Park
Bern Andy a line of champions raced to fast heat times in 325 and 460 yards at Dubbo and Con debolla. Lin's Luck owned by Pelter Rees of Forbes and bred by H. G. Bray, Forbes, features in Open Flying win at Harold Park, with strong rivals Bess O’Gowrie and Felon left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
Bern Andy
Marin
Dubbo
Wrnding
Food Company
Malden
Harold Park
Condebolla
Bess O'Gowrie
Felon
Joolkum
Ehwurgre
Lin's Luck
Mesars
Pelter Rees
Forbes
H. G. Bray
Examination summons in small debts court case
Forbes Municipal Council led by Mr. John Williams pursued an examination summons against Leslie Robert Field. Field, a fire brigade room proprietor, testified but failed to produce his bank pass book and related documents. Williams requested an adjournment to May 16 for production. the PM Mr. Donaldson granted the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal Council
John Williams
Leslie Robert Field
Field
Williams
Donaldson
New Golf Links Planned as Old Course Abandoned
At a Sunday meeting at Goolagong Quille number members decided to abandon the old links due to heavy grain growth and to lay out a fresh course. About a dozen enthusiasts inspected the site and the links will be in order at a very early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quille
Onder
Porbes Optometrists Visit at Van denburg Hotel
d H. A. Barraclough Pty Ltd Optometrists and Opticians announce a visiting clinic at the Van denburg Hotel on Wednesday May 14 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The firm has operated regularly for over thirty years and is represented by Mr A W Webster Stev om MLO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D H. A. Barraclough, Pty. Ltd
Gepee
Stree Porbes
Wedveedan
Vandenburg
Wwo Rogularly
A. W. Webster Stevom
MLO
Federal Grant Allocation For Women's Voluntary Register
Federal Grant for the Women's Register on Wednesday announced an annual sum of LIG10 to State Councils. Funds will be distributed to Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania with amounts ranging from 140 to 654 pounds depending on the state programs and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Voluntary Register
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
West Australia
Tosmoants
Special method of toretlin profits in assembly debate
The late Treasurer Mr tinier told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that a question by Mr Shannon prompted discussion on a special method of toretlin on high company produc wee. He replied to labor member Phillip regarding General Motors Holden Ltd and a claimed 56 percent profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinier
Legislative Assembly
Shannon
Phillip
General Motors-Holden’s, Ltd
Prime Minister Announces National Register Legislation
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday Prime Minister Manzies announced that a bill to establish a National Register would be introduced next week. He also aimed to define the functions and powers of the new Department of Supply in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manzies
House of Reprentatives
National Register
Demeneure
Department of Supply
Post Office Surplus Reported for Year End
The Post Office showed a surplus of K60470 for the year ended June, per a report tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The surplus rose by £109,546 from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Charmosan Creme Promises Youthful Skin Charm
A vintage ad extols Charmosan Creme for "sweet warm tones of youth" and romance. It claims protection from heat and winter, promotes lasting moisture, and flatters modern sophisticated women with its claimed skin benefits and allure.
Creme Charmosan big jar for dressing table item
Cream product Creme Charmosan described as a big jar for the dressing table, with a note of Handbay cubes and broad availability sold everywhere.
Charmesan Hand Lotion Endorsed For Soft Hands
A vintage advertisement urges washing and drying hands thoroughly after water exposure and recommends Charmesan liquid crème hand lotion. It promotes softer, clearer hands and a feminine appearance through regular use.
Non-sticky non-greasy Big bot te product sale
Advertisement notes a non-sticky non-greasy preparation labeled Big bot te 3/-, with smaller size at 1/-. Sold by chemists, drapers and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drapers and
Atores
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Fraser
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Elliots
Lambert
Stephens
Jones
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Yarran Lea
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Mir Roepiph
Slater
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Jack Sams
John Mongher & Co, Ltd
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Bedgerabong
Betty Miller
Eb, Miller
Camp Hill
Wides
Epeyn Woolf
Johnson Birest
Marly
Cd. Wile Eockson
Littte Queen Sinect
Witke
Prince Henry Hospital
Miss Com Merritt
Ome Mis
George Doyle
Orange Fond
Doe Willy
Jobin Meagher & Co. Ltd
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Sydney
T. Price
Sydney Water Police Court
Condubolin
Whith
Ray Mayer
Price
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W. Rowe
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Harrington
Temora
Coolagong
Stack
Tls
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Beetaon
Cawra
Dhe
Brady
W. Mckeenzie
P. Ryan
Moneay
Mmre
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Sykes
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Mires
Pleidner
Soimnete
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Priddy
Mmn
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Jack Field
Wircinya
Max Rose
Manly
John Gibson
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Mirs. P. Mathews
Conorindre
Parkes
FL J Erlieher
Templar Street
Jean Elliott
Murphy, Reeve & Co
Doris Williamson
Crinwted’s
Melboourne
Giga West
A. W. Tickner
Queen Ebrect
Fms
BR. T. Boyd
ALC
Butt
Forbes W
Mr. Boyd
Mir
Mire
Lee Hand
A. BE. Wilcox
Oberon Shine Council
Oberon
Wilcor
Vickers
Orihopaediec Corgeon
Deummond
Por West Children's Health
Hopital
Druwned
Marty Teles
June Russell
Lachlan Street
Lim
Advocate” Office
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Strand Theatre
Ceei
Martin
Prines
Laaughter
Joe E. Brown
America
Brown
Walter G. Samuels
Charles Newman
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