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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary ad copy touts buying batteries fresh from a Marshall factory at low factory prices. It promises guarantees and a catalog with tips on choosing and care. Location hints point to Harbour Street, Sydney.
The Blue and Golds returned from Wilgrove on September 2 after a successful camp with minor casualties from parade exuberance. Opi Merritt missed the draft due to a broken hand and is discharged from 101 AGH Herne Bay. The OC Detachment thanks officers and staff for care and communications and notes an upcoming gathering on September 12 at 1600 hours. Lat detachment celebrates Lat detachment seniors Drabsch and Toole attending an AUP Officers Training Course at Singleton and qualifying for Cadet Lieutenant appointments. Promotions are being considered for NOO officers pending qualification, with plans to appoint acting ranks if needed and parental guarantees for course attendance.
Mo J Robinson and family extend thanks to friends for their kindness after the death of Kiodee. The message expresses appreciation for support during this time of bereavement.
Classified note describes a sturdy cart offered for sale and mentions recent maintenance. Fragmentary text includes references to previous meetings and individuals, but the sale detail remains the primary readable item. The piece also includes stray fragments about a girl guide and a train.
The article describes a regional agricultural and automotive exhibition featuring new Ford seeders, Dodge vehicles, and Chevrolet models. It highlights displays by Strondway Motors, Miesird A Toon & Co machinery, and other exhibitors showing tractors, combines, mowers, and farm equipment, along with design improvements and customer interest.
A charity concert at Gira Theatre attracted about 400 guests. The Forbes Bing and Bwlie Company presented a varied program featuring soloists, ballet, and an orchestra with songs like Moonlight and Roses and You We No Dinan, raising funds for Lilly Let.
Bus leaves the Post Office at 4 am for Cowra races. Pro ring 470 for bookings.
A series of social notes recounts visits and returns involving residents of Forbes and nearby areas. Kath Huxe depp, Gene Muriet Golen Tr, Dolores, and baby, together with Harold Polson and families, are listed among those seen or hosting guests. Several locals travel by car or train, including Mr. and Mrs. Bolam and Mr. Chorin, with mentions of Mansions Allendale and Parkes Street in Forbes.
The article recounts Captain Kidd's rise as a feared pirate and the long dispute over his guilt. It describes privateering commissions, voyages from Plymouth to Madagascar, mutinies, and the reversal of charges after trials in England and New York.
In memory notices for Brug Bruce Rush Else Bruce and others express grief and remembrance. Family members insert messages of loss from parents siblings aunts grandchildren and spouses. Dates and spellings vary with repeats of common memorial phrases.
J Parslow expresses gratitude to Dy, Vout, Matron and Sixers, Nurses of the District Hospital for care and attention during her recent illness.
Eight applications for the librarian post at Forbes Municipal TOU were received. The committee will review the submissions at the Goune meeting, with a decision expected by Uni ty. Mrs Markland is named as a correction to an earlier listing in the report.
Fragmentary prose describes mystic phrases about charm powders and beauty, mentioning names like Rachel and Weturelle. The text hints at a belief that powders influence appearance and inner soul, with references to eyes and color tones. The passage remains incoherent and fragmentary.
Ad reads Charmosan face powder with bold claims about a powder base and large jars. Mentions Bix tox 2/6 small 1/3 and tubes L. states available in many stores and sold widely.
Applications are invited for the postwar, part time steward at the Porbes ex-Serviceman's Club. Applicant may be an ex-serviceman. Send applications to the Secretary, Box 150, P.O.
Special request notice states Mr John Howse Liberal Party candidate for Caluco will meet an ex serviceman at the Party Rooms Rankintreet Forbes on Wednesday the th September at 7 30 p m to discuss rehabilitation and other problems Ex servicemen and women are invited to attend Authorized by No Reed Portbest
Nominations for the Forbes Ambulance Committee for 146 47 close by 6 p m Friday 30th September 1046. Nominations must be in writing with name and address, signed by at least two voters, and include a statement from the nominee agreeing to serve if elected. If more than 12 nominations are received an ordinary ballot will be held at the annual contributors meeting at the Ambulance Station on Friday 27th Sept at 8 pm.
The Monthly Meeting of Members will be held in the Parish Hall Porleu on Friday September 13 at 4:00 p.m. All members are urged to attend and participate in the union proceedings.
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