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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
3
A dated and garbled passage discusses facial complexion and beauty, asserting women should care for their skin. It ridicules neglectful behavior, mentions youth and social restraint, and hints at a rash caused by conditions misdescribed as venereal traits.
Prime Minister Curtin and Treasurer Chifley urged Australians to subscribe to the Second Liberty Loan of 28,000,000 as soon as possible. Opening June 3, it offers short term 3 percent securities maturing in 10-4 and long term 4 percent securities maturing 1060-58. Aimed to surpass the first loan’s 86,000,000 BAR and September issue’s 243,000, with subscriptions exceeding 008,900,004 oversubscribed. Treasury hopes for at least a quarter of a million applications.
Col Bruner of the United Country Party paid tribute to late MLA George Wilson at a Dubbo by election launch. He praised Wilson as steadfast, service minded, and deeply committed to his constituents and empire, saying he set a path of merit and sacrifice for his colleagues and country.
A War Damage Commission spokesman explained coverage rules for property owners. Insurance must be in place before June 1. after that date, protection ends for a fortnight. Compensation excludes plate glass damaged when removed for safekeeping, but claims may cover windows damaged by direct enemy action. The commission expects private owner policies to follow a 12 week federal coverage framework.
The text outlines compulsory parades for an AMF unit as detachments face withdrawal. It notes attendance rules, expected full day parades at Forbes and Quoning Gap, and planned camouflage and demolition exercises, with details on schedules, leadership, and post parade activities as cropping season ends.
The Forbes district carnival at Templar Street was set for Saturday at 7 pm but postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Organizers said arrivals and final preparations will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced publicly.
Parkes Town Band plans a recital on a Sunday afternoon with the Band, led by president Mr We Bally, performing pieces and urging a collection for a fund. The group notes band members are scarce due to enlistments, aiming to muster about 30 players and inviting more to join for a full concert program.
A Parkes incident involves a home made bomb damaging a local area. Police believe the device used is a crude pipe bomb with powder and debris scattered across the street. Town residents report an explosion and a loud bang drawing emergency responders to the scene.
Blayney residents elected three delegates to petition Bank of Australasia in Sydney to rescind the planned branch closure. The delegates departed yesterday as locals rally to prevent the June 8 shutdown.
The A T C No 30 Squadron held a field day at Parkes Air School with seventy cadets from Forbes Parkes Peak and Condobolin. The march in began at 0830 hours and drills lectures and aircraft talks followed. Patches were presented to successful Forbes Flight cadets Crawford G Collitts J Leonard T Pet em C Woods W Sanderean J Smith N. Thirty cadets will be chosen to attend a Sydney weekend camp including city march factory inspections and training schools.
Minda Jerry Wink NW clinched the New Smuts Wales Coursing Derby at Rooty Hall on Saturday afternoon after a short deciding course at Hawt View. The winner favored from 6/1 to 21 at opening, backing £37 to win amid challenging трасe.
A public welcome home social for soldiers recently returned from active overseas service will be held in Forbes tomorrow night at the Town Hall. Relatives are urged to leave details with town officials. Admission 1 shilling. Dancing classes listed for Saturdays and parish hall on William Street.
The National Research Council funds experimental work turning sulphite waste liquor into culture media for fungi growth, aiming to convert lignin byproducts into valuable chemicals. Canada already makes baker's yeast from sugars in waste liquor and produces vanillin from lignin, supplying Britain in wartime.
A clipped advert lists stationery items including envelopes and tags, with state form notes and pricing hints. The note underscores quantities and forms for ordering, reflecting a small business or office supply catalog snippet.
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