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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1938
Page
4
A vintage health note claims biliousness causes fatigue dizziness and irregular bowels as natural body channels clog. It warns of disease risk and promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy to restore bile flow and cleanse the system.
In September the War Wet Children’s Health Scheme treated 160 patients daily with 89 in the Home at Manly. Twenty three were brought to Sydney, 17 completed treatment, 10 their bones. Transport Sister and volunteers logged 11,200 train miles plus 300 miles by road to fetch five children. Branches contributed funds for cot endowment and various supports, while a concert tour raised further aid. Ophthalmic visit to Broken Hill examined local cases and a synaptophore was installed at the District Hospital. The Planа at Ocean Beach, Manly, leased to rescues for two years to cover a £10,000 overdraft.
An annual school picnic at Ooma last Wednesday on the grounds drew many children, parents and friends despite morning rain turning to better weather. Morning races for local pupils and afternoon events for all, plus a post‑picnic dance at Goma Hall to boost funds, featured many local names and prize listings. The evening dance, with a Grenfell orchestra and extra entertainment, concluded with a chocolate waltz won by Miss A Parseal and partner.
The article outlines a dislocated investment climate in midweek markets as European tension and war fears surge. It notes plunging buying inquiries, widespread selling pressure, and a collapse of business on major exchanges.
Officials were elected and a working bee planned to prepare a new pitch after a September 24 meeting at the focal sparta ground. Patron H E Builivant. President T J Muldoon. vice-presidents W A Macaulay A E Jones J Reid W Stayer C G Fussell. secretary E Brenner. treasurer T Redfern. Annual meetings urged for those not yet held.
An old health column urges parents to switch children to a simple diet for better growth and warns against refined foods. It stresses regular dental checkups, warns about pyorrhea, and promotes artificial teeth as the best substitute when teeth are lost.
Spinted and published by Jack Guthrie l Teylor, of Clement Street, Forbes, for The Forbes Newspaper Company, Limited, at the company's office, Lachlan Street, Forbes.
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