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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1948
Page
1
Letter from L J Fell of Forbes dated 24 January 1948 corrects comments about Ald Brenner. Fell says Brenner did not arrange for Mrs Tonkinson to meet anyone at Parkes train, but that she came with friends from Parkes by car and that the earlier account unjustly misrepresented his actions.
A grass fire broke out on Reg Astrey's vacant block beside the Cordial Factory at the corner of Johnson and Dowling Streets shortly after 2 pm yesterday. Fire brigades battled flames for some time, with Captain Mir Frun Barter directing aerial spray and local residents Reg Acret and Bob Grey aiding at the scene. An ambulance took a five-year-old boy, Phillip Johnberg, to the District Hospital at 12:50 pm.
A solemn ceremony at the Jema long Shire Chambers honored ex councillors G H Griffith and R H Beddie with certificates for 10+ years of service, though both have over 20 years. Ex Dr J F Hammond was not certified due to not serving the year before the conference decision, but spoke at length praising the pair.
A Victorian style ad touts Charmosan Lipstick as indelible and wind resistant. It claims five shades including Firefly and Red Robbin, promising a glow of youth and kissable lips. The copy imitates period marketing with phrases about color, protection, and allure.
At Wednesday night’s District Hospital Board gathering directors discussed the late Jack Dunn’s long service, a resident medical officers accommodation letter, and a waste paper collection proposal offered at no cost to the hospital. H. K. Fond was praised for his Sydney conference report and reelection as president of the New Hospitals Association. Latvian arrivals are settling in with language learning underway. an auditor is to be sought and nominations opened to replace the late J. P. Durnin.
The renowned pianist urges savviness and preparation to seize recognition through talent, simple living, and hard work. Mr Denerems notes the artist’s upcoming concert in the Town Hall next Monday as a major event.
Ex councillors and staff share warm farewells after a presentation that honored former officials. The session continues with routine business as participants express gratitude and appreciation for the long service and kind remarks heard during the event.
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