League of Nations Day celebrated by 4th Year students
The 4th Year pupils at the high school delivered public addresses on the League of Nations. Speakers covered history achievements work today and aims such as abolition of war. Discussion included Wilson's idea Geneva headquarters and League structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Flasell Webb
League
Charles Prancis
Joan Spiers
League of
Dink Tray
Muriel Hocking
Wilson
Geneva
Switzerland
Council
Assembly of the League
Australia
International Labor Organization
International Court of Justice
Forbes Municipal Council Sets 1941 Sale Dates
The Forbes Council held a special meeting with selling firm representatives to allocate dates for 141 stock sales at municipal yards. Majority of aldermen approved allotment method similar to this year, amid a dissenter's complaint to the Department of Local Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal
Ald. Heiman
Ald
Pord
Department of Local Government
Vogue
Forbes
Navy plans names for Australian ships and minesweepers
The Minister for the Navy announced royal approval for Australian names. The first two Tribal destroyers will be Aninia and Warramungs, while ten minesweepers will bear names from Bathurst Lismore Goulburn Ballarat Toowoomba and Balgoorlie. Bathurst and Lismore are already launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Lismore
Goulburn
Ballarat
Toowoomba
Balgoorlie
League work improves conditions amid reconstruction efforts
Fragmentary notes indicate Joan Eplers and the League of Nations Union are active in improving working conditions. References mention refugees, war victors, and efforts to uphold League activities in economic and financial areas during ongoing reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll.d
League
Joan Eplers
League of Nations Union
Hospital Auxiliary notes broadcast during September meeting
The Hospital Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on Thursday September 3 with 34 members present chaired by Mrs Heddle. Contributions from Show luncheons totalled £60 2s 6d. thanks extended to helpers including Mrs Bishop Miss Herbert Messrs Barter Peasley and two unnamed helpers. Funds included £0 donated for ward furnishings and £5 for a Sister’s cottage rent. Upon opening of the new wards the Auxiliary plans afternoon tea for visitors. Election-day helpers added £10 14s 6d to the general fund. Miss Grant of UA hopes to meet many members later this month. Mrs Burke, a long-time foundation member, leaves for Spring Hill. members praised her service and presented a small gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K-Bat
Heddle
Newi
Beddie
Chease
Bishop
Mesdames Edwards
Peasley
Baker
Hampton
Burke
Beddle
Edwards
Ulliott
Friedland
Baker and Peasley
Auxiliary
Spain Resists Axis Pressure War Status Unclear
Spain remains non belligerent amid Axis pressure as talks between Spain and Italy clarify the stance toward war. Italian officials note Spain may stay non belligerent while allowing allied influence on its military policies.
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London
S¢nar Sunar
Signor Minchvolini
Spain
Germany
Italy
Amis
Giornale d Talia
Byer Gayda
Blue Birds Plan Million Dollar Dance Event
The Blue Bird Club plans a Million Dollar Dance on Wednesday October 4 promising a spectacular social event. A gan lore display and a Wyalong orchestra will keep dancers entertained from start to finish with a Blue Bird Queen competition drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je Forbes Blue Bird Club
Bert Wong
Ciara
Wyalong
Abell Len
Atart
Finkh
Jobbery
Charmosan Face Powder Adds New Shade Peche
Charmosan face powder now available in 1/3 and 2/6 sizes with a new shade called Peche. Request a free sample by sending name and address to Clement Black & Company in Sydney or Melbourne. samples sent post free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
Clement Black & Company
Little Regent St
Sydney
Collins St
Melbourne
Charmesan Cold Cream Soothe Skin in Three Minutes
An advertisement touts a three minute nightly skin treatment using Charmesan cold cream to leave the complexion supple and smooth. It references Boudoir jars and tubes and notes availability in chain stores.
Call to National Service during Town Hall rally
A June 5 Town Hall rally launched the Womens Australian National Service under Lady Wakehurst and Lady Gearle leadership. Members from WALES and auxiliaries will wear WANS badges and arm-bands while serving the Empire home front. recruitment aims to enroll new members and coordinate with hospital boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womnen
Australian National Service
Gandlor
Lady Wakeherst
Gearle
Ovec Erm
Wales
Empire
UELA
W.A.N.B
Gowri
Lady Wakehurst
WANS
Muxilierie
Ubet
Wedding of Florence Acheson and Felix Parah at St Laurence’s
The wedding at St Laurence’s Catholic Church united Miss Florence Acheson and Mr. Felix Parah in an Early Victorian themed ceremony. Bride wore a bouffant white gown with a Parisienne poke bonnet, carried shasta daisies, and was attended by Kath Buckley and Mrs J Green. The reception for about 70 guests featured lavish tables and a Greek-style breakfast, with toasts and dancing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Laurence’s Catholic Church
Florence
Plesie) Acheson
T. R. Jones
Birdwood
Thomas &. Acheson
Forbes
Felix Parah
Parah
Farah
Wombat Street
Pather Boylan
McKay
Kath Buckley
Doreen Smith
Susanne Cannon
Mipport
W Parah
Alec. Gillan
Parkes
Joan Beagrove
J. Sinclair
C.W.A
Alrs. McKay
SG Wheeler
Forge of Forbes News Rounds Up Local Life and Elections
Forbes residents receive birth and engagement news from Crombie private hospital and Parkes events. Local figures like Mr. J. Spooner and Senator Ashley appear in political reports, with hospital stays, marriages, and community club affairs noted across Forbes District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crombie Private Hospital
A. Buttrisa
William Low
Cowal North
Crombie
Remerce
Dorothy
Tunes of Grandma's Day Come Back at Strand Theatre
The revival of old tunes dominates the Strandsnew program with Moonlight Bay and Oh Doking among songs revived for The Ghost Comes Home. Bing Crosby and Judy Garland are noted in era songs while Road to Singapore stars Crosby in a new Paramount musical comedy opening Saturday.
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Moonlight Bay
Walla
Eddie Cantor
Alexander
Judy Garland
Merry
Bing Crosby
Deaq
Kraft Music Hall
Singapore
Paramount
Studio
Bing
Tasome
Waahing
Bing Crosby’s Rise From School Days to Star of Waikiki
The text tracks Bing Crosby from Gonmara school days to fame with Paul Whiteman. It highlights his role as a family man and owner-proprietor ties to a famed race track. It notes his film return in a Booth Beat setting with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Gonmara
Paul Whiteman
Bing
Oo Fallow
Waikiki Vere
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
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the “Forbes Advocate
Ramsell Webb
Charles Francia
Tunis
Morocco
Carta
Mr. Cameron
Mrs. Burke
W.A.N.S
Miss C. Grant
England
Auxiary
Aleo
Misa Grant
Anca Malouf
Condobolin
Naider
Pymble
Moroney
Hornby
Nell
Orange
Bob and
Mim M. Acheson
Eiwarda
Cannon
Sear D. Gannon
J. Cannon
J. Smith
Muse
W. Speck
N. White
A. Whitlock
Mays
K. Smith
Kupkee
J .Thom
Mix, Murphy
Underwood Street
Brentwood
Bathuret
Eric Watson
Pind Mire
A. Fath
Joan Sod
Daphne Green
Farrand Street
Miss A. Miller
Enfield
Mrs. A. Miller
Y-Worry
Sheriff Street
Jein Parson
Mount Hope
Mra J. Chandler
Bandon Street
Keith Cassel
North Hull
A. Sheridan
Forbes District Hospital
Pat. Barton
Croydon
R. Barton
Union Hill
Victoria
C. C. Whitelaw
Commercial Bank of Australia
Porbes
Gordon McKenail
Mira. Mcenaie
Mavis Willcockson
Mir
Ben Watson
Drummoyne
Watson
Mise Edie Bullock
R. J. Turner
ALF
J. J. Turners
Tamworth
Louisa Pardy
G. Pardy
Winifred King
King
Avonsige
Chirlatechurch
New Zealand
Alan
W. E Welbourn
Kensington Gardens
Adelaide
South Australia
Messrs
A. Hughend
H. 3. Spooner
Stevens
Robertson
Labor
Mrr. Williams
Altting Tap
L. Gardiner
Ae Sa
Ald. Ford
Spooner
Fores
King George V. Memorial Park
Lachlan Street
Ir Getter
Forks
Warroo
Asan Was
Private Honplty
Mrs. Kennedy
Yamma
P.T. Hourigan
Parkes District Hospital
Em. Harris
Commercial Bank of
Armtratio
A.J. Baldock
Forbes Bowling Club
Austen
Baldock
Daphne
A. B. Haggerty
Broken Hilgid
Sergi
Gordon Bennett
AIP
Hank of Aistrilasia
G. L. Bennett
Perth
Mra. Nalder
Pelix Farah
Misa Flossie Acheson
Condabolin
Mrs Malouf
Mrs. Moranéy
Hornsby
Greg. Mcturr
N.8
W. Labor
M Parkes
Bree
Pomemion
O. J. Johnson
Johnson
Dee Kerr Eporakhy Kawwe
Sen
Senate
Ashley
House of Representiia Uves E
Forbes Subalvlato
Portes
AD. BH Nelson
J. G. Waldron
Mir B.A. Austen
Allence
Faeivile Hospital
Mary Wrimbeth Shannon
D. BS
Brian Dorm
Happy Valley
Grenfell
Chrenfell
A G. Jones
Church of England
Cooke
A. J. Munro
Dorothy Beatrice
Jean Shannon
Jack Shannon
Gordon
Guardian
Cowra
Central Western Plying
Mendham
Laverton
RAAP
Bill Faun
Geo
Wile
M.A
Dubbo
Wiloon
Prem
Vivien Leigh
Seminete O'Hare
Metro-Galdyryn-Mayer
Margaret Mitchell
Miss Leigh
Clark Gable
Rhett Butler
Olivia de Havilland
Melanie
Leslie Howard
Ashley Wilkes
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