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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
3
An ad style fragment touts Johnson's Baby Powder as the softest powder made for babies. It mentions a ceremony with a princess figure and suggests daily use to entice personal dainty ness, presenting powder as refreshing and gentle.
Town Hall tariff revised after council meeting. New schedule sets hire rates for hall rooms, dances, concerts, public meetings, and caretaker charges. Effective date stated as soon as the ordinance is enacted.
At Forbes Tennis Club on Camp Hill the lowest tender for the clubhouse exceeds the Department of Works estimate by over £1000. A council meeting discussed remittance and a report from the club secretary, with Alderman Gunn moving to survey the tender and seek department recommendation while a finance gap was noted. The mayor opened tenders for the clubhouse and the new bowling green, forwarding details to the Department for approval.
The Forbes District Ambulance service seeks permit to hold a fancy fair on Templar Street near the Church of England on four Saturday evenings in October to raise funds for a new vehicle. Aldermen approved the usual procession and street use.
Report highlights kidney issues as a common source of back pain. Medical experts urge flushing of the urinary tract and hydration to relieve discomfort and address the underlying cause. Public health notes emphasize seeking professional evaluation for persistent symptoms.
The club held its annual meeting to set dates for championships and carnivals on January 19, 1940 and Boxing Day. President E H Byrnes chaired. 15 members attended. Frank Field resigned as secretary. officers and committee were elected. financial report praised a productive season with 110 points in Roth Shield, profits near 30, and thanks extended to council for a new club house and civic support.
The article details Sydney resident Mr Loewenthal, aged 18 at policy start, owning a 48 year life assurance plan. It cites a policy valued at 600 pounds plus bonuses rising to 1271, with premiums paid and a reversionary bonus of 40 27 pounds for the year. He plans to leave further premiums and note total policy benefits, including charitable bequests, as a teaching example.
Fragmented text shows a wedding scene described in jubilant terms with a marching band and a proposal moment. A sales pitch promises cosmetics to reduce signs of age with phrases about looking younger and more attractive, ending with an offer for a two shilling and sixpence double-size box. The passage blends personal event with a commercial ad style.
Daily average of 120 children treated under the Far West Children’s Health Scheme with 66 in residence at the Far West Home. Measles forced site admissions. once cleared, urgent cases to join the waiting list. Twenty children returned to homes across Adelong, Moree, Corowa, Bathurst, and other towns. Financial support from branches and groups totaled multiple pounds, aiding endowments and ongoing care. Community organizations contributed to a fund for the “good turn” while the camp policy and health considerations were debated. The outbreak prompted discussion on camp assignments and the health care plan for affected children.
In a week of debate Mr Elliott and Mr Ashburnham queried the Premier on wartime price stabilization for the 1939 40 wheat export surplus. They asked if large meetings to plan government action were held in the Commonwealth and if the proposals were dropped due to Imperial needs. The Premier was asked whether the crop would be required by Imperial Government and if the government offer to assist stabilization would be honored.
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