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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
6
An advertisement touts Feather Baking Powder for staying fresh in mixes even if left for half an hour before cooking. It promises no extra charge for the enhanced strength and notes most grocers stock or can obtain it.
The Forbes School of Arts committee met with members Masis W Moore chairman Cushman Harrison Clift Bollinger Robertson Willams Rey present. Resignation of P H T Bennett noted and thanked. Treasurer reported August revenue £21 2 6 with balance £43 10 8. New books added library issued 397. 9 new members, total 163. Noakes donated £2 2 for snooker and a second bull set. Plans discussed for Salisbury Reserve swimming, debate club, and moving ordinary meeting to first Thursday. Executors urged memorial building for Forbes.
Parkes Picture Palace hosted a successful social run by the district spinsters and bachelors drawing about 120 couples from Orange Bathurst Dubbo and nearby towns. Decorations by a dedicated committee wowed guests while Owen's Jazz Orchestra provided music and Warner's handled catering. The article also notes sports results visits and a series of local confirmations and farewells including weddings funerals and a bishop’s visit.
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