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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows a church notices section with references to relatives and a family, names such as Sherry Forbes and Trinity Sunday services. It lists Holy Communion times, Evensong, Sunday School hours, and notices about succession and appointments. The legible items reference Rev B Stanley Parsons and A Nicholeon among others, alongside assorted times and locations.
A detailed guide explains how herbaceous perennials regrow from the base after dying back each season. It covers propagation by division, soil preparation, watering, fertilization, top dressing, and hedge plantings with a long list of popular perennials and garden practices for optimal bloom and health.
Firewood dealer C W Jones announces a price drop to 3 shillings per ton from MV5/ while citing petrol shortages and suspected army collusion as context.
A local welcome home event in Forbes honored returned soldiers led by Mayor Al J. Herter. Speakers praised service as families and townspeople offered support, with music by Olga Buarney’s orchestra and a supper in the County Chamber following cheers for the veterans and their families.
An advertising notice proclaims world’s choicest roses with eight for ten shillings and free carriage. It claims growing expertise from a skilled nursery, asserts high standards, and promises satisfaction across the Commonwealth. It lists colors red pink yellow white and mentions a dwarf variety with various shipping details including an address in Sydney.
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