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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1939

Page

5

Art By Children Of Other Lands Exhibition In Forbes

Magnificent works by English American Canadian and New Zealand school children will fill the Presbyterian Hall in Forbes tomorrow and next week. The display follows Sydney’s exhibit arranged by Director of Education Ross Thomas and shown to two thousand people at that centre last week. Local Parents and Citizens' Association promotes the event with no admission charge. Teachers gather for a conference with Dr Wyndham addressing.

Presbyterian Hall Sydney Ross Thomas Thomas Parents and Citizens’ Association Forbes Advan Wyndham Department of Education

R.S.S.LL.A. Congress Grants Aid to Empire War Effort

At the annual congress in Sydney the league resolved to place its resources at the Empire and protect the interests of all serving in the present war.

The R.ss.lla Sydney League Alll

Western Enlistments Visit Bathurst Recruiting Office

An area recruiting officer has been appointed at Bathurst and will visit mist centres on dates to be notified. Applications for enlistment must be in writing with full particulars of age weight height place of birth. Minimum height is 5 ft 3 in. A NSW quota of 100 is allocated. 4th Battalion HQ is at Bathurst and will be notified. SUNDAY SEPT 4 Forbes 11 am Bedgerabong 3 pm Forbes 7.40 pm Rev. W. Stanley Parsons.

Bathurst Nsw S4th Mt Bathuret

Red Cross War Work in Forbes Seeks Weekly Meetings

On Friday September 22 1639 Forbes Red Cross branches announce regular weekly Tuesday meetings to plan war work. The article recalls Red Cross roles in World War I style and urges local men and women to contribute, noting how returned soldiers rely on Red Cross support and urging patriotic effort at home.

Indies of Forbes Branch The Red Cross

Wares of Alutolycus and Grinsted Cup Cricket Tactics

The Forbes cricket scene revived with lively club gatherings and hopeful backing for the Grinsted Cup as associations pledge challenges. Enthusiasm rises after a period of inactivity and poor local interest, with supporters urged to fund restoration and hospitality efforts while awaiting the new season’s distinct prospects.

Oecluba Uns Forbes

Electricity Interruption Notice For September 24

Municipal council warns the public that electricity supply will be cut from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday September 24. Repair crews will restore service as soon as possible and residents are advised to unplug devices and store perishable items.

Forces Municipal Gouncil

Charmodan face powder advert promises youthful skin

A vintage beauty ad urges women to buy Charmodan face powder to conceal aging faults. It touts a luxurious formula that “conceals and subdues” signs of age, claims lasting power, and appeals to men with a clear, sweet charm. It markets shades from France and a full box for 26, available widely.

Limiemenie Gerlony News France

Easy skin relief promise targets blackheads with Chartitenn cream

An advertisement claims a cream called Chartitenn clears blackheads quickly and leaves users happier. It urges readers to try the product and not endure the issue any longer.

Charmosan cold cream advertised nationwide

An advertisement touts Charmosan cold cream sold widely by chemists and drapers under the Boudoiriar label with tubes available in common sizes.

Boudoiriar Drapers AROS

Women's resolve backs men in freedom cause

The district pledges to strive toward the objective and expresses that women are prepared to support the men with patriotism and diligent work for the country, aiming to take no lesser role in the fight for liberty.

Mir Leo Somes to Visit Forbes This Week

About People notes Mir Leo Somes branch inspector for Douglas Stores is expected in Forbes over the weekend. Mies D Leader of Rankin Street spent several days in Cowra to attend the show and races. Mr Bernard Breen, visiting his aunt Mrs Les Davis of Fohneen Street, returned to the city yesterday. Norman Denis three years old, son of Mr and Mrs Norman Spencer of Sherif Street, died in the District Hospital on Wednesday night. Funeral conducted at the Church of England cemetery yesterday afternoon with Rev A E White officiating and Mr A G Jones directing.

Mir Leo Somes Douglas Forbes Mies D. Leader Rankin Street Cowra Bernard Breen Les. Davis Fohneen St. Jere District Hospital Norman Denis Norman Spencer Sherif Street Church of England A. E. White A. G. Jones Mra T Ovenden Goulburn C. Miller Bheai Street Melbourne

200 Present At Monster Red Cross Meeting

About 200 women attended the second Red Cross meeting held since the outbreak of war in the Town Hall supper room. Mrs F Jones presided and many new members enrolled. The CWA offered a rest room depots for sewing and knitting materials distribution at 3.30 pm on Wednesday 27 September. A new committee led by Miss Kilpatrick and Mesdames Walker Melllon Munckton Sweet Ford will oversee sewing, knitting, and material buying and distribution. Secretary duties assigned to Misses Miller Bassett Austen. VAD coordinators urged Home Nursing lectures next Wednesday night at the Ambulance Station. Some donations announced including wool, Reece wool and cash to the VAD fund. Regular donations accepted via Mrs G Austen or treasurer Miss Larson.

H. Walker F. Melllon Munckton H B. Sweet H. E Ford Jock Hammond Miss Kilpatrick Mestames H K. Ford A. McLean Pinne Red Cross E. Miller F. Bassett G Austen VAD Armbulance Ubis Mise G. Gardiner C. Edols Reece A. A. Sharp Mish G. Austen Mise Larnarson

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