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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
2
The Laces' Auxiliary of the PA. & H. Association formed at a meeting on Gatur day afternoon to handle show catering. Mrs W A Meares elected president with Mira and J Markwell as officers.
Music and drama notes preview an upcoming Bohemian Revel at Pariah Hall on May 25 with a 1 shilling supper charge. Members plan a social night with a lecture by H Oliver on The Books We Head and Some We Don’t, hosted with Sydney University Extension, aiming for strong turnout.
Report from the first night of races notes a jitter big competition won by Reg Hill and Miss Loblie Jones, corrected to Miss Tottie O'Neill. Folklorist Jim McGiroth and Mrs Parry secure the Wis event win.
Misa Tessie Kathleen Chandler, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Chandler of Flint Street Vie Town, wed Terence Patrick Treacey of Muldura Victoria at St Lawrence's Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Van denberg Hotel and a planned honeymoon in Sydney and Victoria.
French McNickle of Alloura Caragabal married Rae French of Ramagsir in a formal ceremony at St Peter's Church Caragabal on Saturday May 11. The bride wore Moni crepe with a long melt train and hand embroidered veil. bridesmaids wore blue and gold crepe tabards. reception for about 60 guests followed at the Caragabal Hall. The couple departed for a mountain honeymoon, the bride in a turquoise blue frock.
The Forbes Anti-TB Committee calls a public meeting at Forbes Town Hall council chambers on Monday May 27 1945 at 4 pm. Addresses by Federation of NSW president and Police officials will cover aims of the Youth Campaign Appeal of 1946 and TB combat so all community members should attend.
The Endowed Country Party candidate H. V. C. Thorby will speak on Friday the 24th at 1:39 p.m. from Templar Street in Calare. The for sale notice for a steel piling cabinet is also listed in the ad.
Ex RAN Mr Jim Turner departs on Sunday evening by train en route to Melbourne for marriage to Miss Ethel Miller. Cpl Roberta arrives in Forbes with family for a wedding. Forbes residents greet visitors, news of church and club events, hospital updates, and local moves across Parkes, Orange, and Sydney connections.
Mrs Elisabeth Ann Rogers aged a long-term Linda Street resident died shortly after noon at the District Hospital following years of bed rest. Predeceased by her husband Edward Hogera five weeks earlier, she left a daughter Mrs Minnis and three sons and a daughter from a prior marriage. Surviving sons include Alf Blume, Mat Blume, and Charles Blume. daughter Mrs Mires Rogers. Burial is at Eng land cemetery with Mr AG Jones in charge of arrangements.
The Rev. A T Thomas of Murrumurrah Horden was unanimously elected Moderator at the 8.S.W. General Assembly in Sydney. The session chose him to serve as Moderator General of Australia, succeeding the Rev A Grieve.
An ad style text extols Creme Charmossa claiming greaseless coverage for 50 length and 70 beauty, promising clearer skin and younger appearance. It features a 39 year old speaker praising the product and jacketless self as proof.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Creme Charmosan items including jars priced 2/6 and tubes. Mentions long-lasting products and a promise of "Have nice hands" with a large bottle and an Amal L aig reference. Contains unclear phrases and potential product names without clear context.
A lengthy Forbes week notes visitors and residents returning or arriving. Families from Parkes Sydney Molong and Flint Street figures like Miss Nora Horton Mrs Phillips Mr and Mrs Dud Carroll and Miss Joyce Robinson are listed among returning or staying visitors with several locals leaving for the city or hosting relatives.
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