Jubilee Juvenile Fancy Dress Night at Parish Hall
A late winter Children's Night in Forbes drew a packed crowd as the Juvenile Committee chaired by Mrs G Austen hosted a fancy dress contest. Winners included Best Bet Fortin Legion and Best Paper Costume Rose, with numerous entries from local children and families. The event featured music by Wenban's Orchestra, a moving presentation for Mrs M Burke, and a profit projection around £8 despite a long evening.
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Lin Uerance
Misa G. Austen
Mesers
Ken Cutler
FE. A. Austen
Pees
Meedamea Clarence
Williams
Mra. Longmead
Mrr
Austen
Fortin Legion
Conandian Mounted Police
Rose
Ben Halt
Mr. Austen
Langtread
White
Farewell at St Fekins Church Barn Event
At St Fekins Church of England a Sunday evening farewell was held for two departing members, Mrs. Burke and Mr. Heber Williams. The gathering in the Parish Hall praised Mrs. Burke for long service as Sunday School superintendent and lauded Williams for altar duties and future church work.
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St. Fekin's Church of England
M. Burke
Heber Williams
Rey White
Josing
Heber
Tve
Jones
Voloe Ils
Vistry
Weber Williams
Heber Willian
Verryiman
Seber
Boty
Ube
H. Elliot
Heber Willams
Tls Ghunch
St. John's
Burke
Plongara Bo Une
Mrs. Bourke
Jong Bompared
Mr. Lockheed
Onsg
Geirgareta
Forbee
Lake Gem
Williams
St. Johns
Sydney
tLaces’ Guild
Works Overseer Chosen for Forbes Council From Soldier Applicants
Forbes Municipal Council selected A. J. Lovett as works overseer after interviews with two soldier applicants for the post. Lovett, a five year defense department overseer with Main Roads Board experience, will begin duties in a fortnight. He is married and a keen bowler. The council also invited six applicants for temporary junior gardener positions to a special meeting tonight for interviews and potential appointments.
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Forbes
A. J. Lovett
Defense Department
Main Roads Board
Queensland
Poaltion
Lovett
Broadhurst
Farewell events mark end of long hospital helper tenure
A local hospital auxiliary bid farewell to Mrs. Burke with a traveling clock and warm tributes for years of service. The gathering praised her dedication to patients and the sick, noting the hard gap her departure will leave for the hospital and community. A separate afternoon tea saw residents present crystal vases in appreciation of her kindness.
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Burke
Mainy
Creem Charmosan ad claims youthful look and long powder hold
An advertisement urges readers that aging skin looks older and promotes Crema Charmosan as the cure. It promises long lasting powder hold and urges “a million women” in Australia to use the cream to maintain a youthful appearance.
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Australia
Local shop ad lists vintage dressing jars and handbags
An old retail notice outlines Creme Charmosan GresseleatTM dressing table jars priced at 2 shillings 6 pence and handbags at 1 shilling. The ad claims widespread availability through chemists, drapers, and stores, with distribution across chain outlets.
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Drapera
Hand care ad teases ladies with Charmosan lotion
An old time ad extols men as admirers of women with clean well kept hands. It promotes a liquid hand cream named Charmosan with a small bottle priced two shillings available at local stores. The copy imitates a breezy sales pitch tone.
Deaths and greetings mark Forbes community notes
The Forbes district records a Sydney death of Sir Allan Taylor ex Lord Mayor while local lists commemorate military service, transfers, hospitalizations, and family remembrances. Individuals travel for holidays and attend services as community members prepare farewells and return to Forbes from major centers.
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Bydney
Allan Taylor
Raffin
Condobolin
H. & Eliott
Clement Street
Neville Houston
Oringe
Commonwealth Bark
Large Gathering of Mrs Budd Desecendants Celebrates 30th Birthday
About eighty descendants gathered at Mira Willis's home to honor Mrs Th Budd on her 50th? birthday, recounting pioneer days from Lambing Flat riots. Kin from Parkes Forbes Sydney and Condobolin attended. Grandson Ern Willis chaired the event with toasts and telegrams of goodwill. Granny Budd, born 1880 in Brisbane Waters, remains active and memories include horse riding and farm life.
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Budd
Mira J. W. Willis
Rankin
Fang
Mrs. Budd
Brisbane Waters
N.W
Robertt. Budd
Lambing Pint
Parkes
Ive Roma
Willis
A Ml. Pascoe
Forbes
P. J. Pitspetrick
Gydney
Meece
James
Ernest Budd
Parkas
Bertram Budd
Condobolini
William Budd
George Budd
Sydney
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Stella
Donnan
London
Helena Rubinstein
Madame
Mix Donnan
America
John Meagher & Co. Pty. Ltd
the “Forbes Advocate
C. OF England
Childress
Mueter
Wenban
Fairy
Lorna McBeath
John and Mary Coilite
Nellie Taylor Seateh
Marjory Bolom
Sharkey Schwarts
Jume Donnelly
Jule Waldron
Swagmen
Ron Gage
Joe Girdham
Barbareos
Forbes Municipal Council
H. H. Lovett
Dud McKellar
Triskey
Xiew Bery Cautty
Uldool
Bedgerabong
Runyn
Gs. Helnke
Wellington
J. McFarland
Johnison Street
Jack McFarland
ATP
Messrs
Chas, Whitworth
A. Bevie J
Ross Elreman
Light Horse Regiment
N.O.0
C.G. Woolf
T. Cutelitte
T Low
Ale
L. L Bed
Margaret Bray
North Suburbs
St. James Church
Gydnay
R. C. Mathers
St. John's Church of England
Uhe 6Th Light Horse Regiment
Tom Bray
Tom
Dougal Bray
Wychan
Jas Leakie
Forbes Relaves
Ana Eave
Mins Paraan
Canberra
Wash
Vaughan-Helman
Geoff Stone
Contoboalin
Miro
Andere
Bergen Park
Metropolis
A A. Sharp
Pine Park
Mr. Sharp
AW Lipscombe
Bondi
Miss Newell
Bandon Street
Brentwood
Pre. R. Parsons
Mrv Fenwick
Bill Bray
Wand
Leslie
ATF
Les Howe
Lila
Mr. and
Mire, & Howe
Wombel Street
George Dovlan
Forbes Polles Force
K Crisp
Anti ‘Byney
Crisp
Mbw
Thea Cowell
McMahon
G. J. Coles Ltd
Metropolia
P. B. McGarry
Nindaug
Marie
Dot
Jack
J. Gibson
The
Commercial Banking Co
Mr. Chas. Hugo
Dorothy
Hurbtone Park
Sly
Spring Street
Commonwealth Bank
Arthur Sam
Dmatrick
Porches
Fenwick
Parkes Road
Cecil Lockrey
Buth
Ralph Penwick
Ken Mills
Dube
Bos
Neride Etizanne
Douala E Walker
Munty
Walker
Mia Marjorie Bolaim
Aira. R. Malloch
Killaraon
J. C. Keane
Dad. Strickland
Cocksedge
Port Kembla
Des
Mabel Wyndham
Alice
Cerlie Wyndham
Missenden
Chmperdown
Rookwood Crematorium
Kevin Anee
Moore
Warner
Calario Aon
Cory
Lan
A. G. Jones
Cbsequiee
Plin
Mosers
G. Bartlett
T. & Crane
J. G. Waldron
Tullamore
Dinket Hospital
Mrs. R. S. Budd
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