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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
3
Watkins Quality Products offers direct to home service with staples including groceries soaps medicines and toilet articles. The company seeks sales agents for nearby districts while mail order continues through the Wat kins mail order department. Inquiries go to J R Watkins Company at 188 George Street.
Mr. E J Hagins argues communism is undemocratic and would end parliamentary government and free speech. He notes the Communist Party in Australia relies on force rather than elections, with Moscow ties and significant union influence, urging Australians to resist joining. The piece discusses party finances, influence in Sydney and labor movements, and fears of a slide toward authoritarian methods.
Notice lists temporary closures on Court Street from 4 pm to 7 pm and Lachlan Street from 3 pm to 10 pm for a patriotic carnival. Town Clerk D P Dempsey of Porthes notes business doors opening at 12:30 pm on Thursday May 23.
An Australian public health notice warns venereal diseases have risen since the war, with one in ten adults under 30 infected. It stresses education on what the diseases are, transmission, prevention, and treatment, urging immediate medical consultation and prenatal protection to prevent birth complications. It notes syphilis as the more dangerous germ and highlights risks to unborn children and long-term harm if untreated.
Summary of Sunday golf play with four-ball, match scores and pairings. Elliott and Coventry won 7 up over Wilton and McDade, Rey Barer and Scott 4 up, Coles and Coles 3 up, Ray Bariar and Bevan 2 up, Clarke and Mickiay 1 up, Lender and McKinnon square 7 down with Jones and Coucksedge. The next Lender key tournament is planned for next Sunday.
Reduced shifts in flour mills aim to preserve wheat for block feed and export. The measure, urged by trade officials and supported by Consumers groups, followed reviews by the Wheat Board and regional authorities. Strong mentions include Scully and Lakes, with costs cited at about B58 per unit.
Warning to all persons removing the wood will be prosecuted. All previous claims are compiled and insured with the Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co Ltd Inc England. Local agents Hore Brooke and Co.
On Wednesday and Thursday, May 201g and 104). One way traffic will be enforced on routes including Vin Lachland Street Bates Bridge Junction Street Racecourse Road From Racecourse Vin Racecourse Road Bundaburra Crossing Willow Avenue Rankin Street Traffic guides will be stationed at key intersections under the guidance of the Police. Drivers should follow directions promptly. DP Dempsey Town Clerk.
An OCR fragment touts RUR RUR as a universal internal cleanser that supposedly detoxifies the body, cleanses organs, and restores normal function. It alleges dramatic personal benefits, including improved sleep, energy, and healing, with testimonials and a price of 7/6, claiming availability at chemists.
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