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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
2
A collage of quirky notes reviews and quotes from a busy week. It touches polo golf sport contrast and public notices while lampooning columnists and household banter with humorous asides and savory phrases.
Mr and Mrs R Ho Beddie return to Warrawee after attending the Murphy Haydon wedding in Sydney. They were guests at the nuptials and are noted for their travel to the ceremony.
Mr G A Pye an accountant at the Forbes branch of the Bank of New South Wales has been appointed manager of the bank's Belmore branch. A string of social visits and reunions are noted as former Forbes residents attend ex-students reunions, weddings and family gatherings across Forbes and Parkes, with numerous relatives and friends traveling from Sydney and Orange.
Mir Charles Culler of the Country Party for Orange quotes a Education Ministry plan for free milk distribution across New South Wales schools. Financed by the Federal Government, the program covers primary pupils including nursery and preparatory groups in various school types with a daily milk portion in bottles or bulk. Delivery begins as soon as a suitable contract is arranged and milk supply is secured, with potential delays due to material quality or powder milk shortages.
The May 10 wedding of Josephine Beryl Brown to her fiancé occurred at the Methodist Church with bridesmaids Betty and Pam Reid in white lace and tulle. The reception at the CWA room hosted about 60 guests, and the couple departed for Parkes and Coolangatty before settling in Nowra.
The Forbes Advocate staff gathered Friday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr C Taylor after 27 years with the paper. He leaves to join the wool and skin firm of E B Austen Les Martin and Jack Taylor praised his long association and teamwork. A token cheque was presented in appreciation of his past service and good wishes extended for his future.
Vortes branch of the Red Cross plans a meeting on Tuesday June 3 at 2 30 pm to boost the Jubilee celebrations. Mr Richard of the S W Headquarters is due to attend and present medals for 20 years service. Three members will receive the silver medal and a public gathering at the event will mark the occasion.
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