Message from abroad by Big Bill Schoned to Harry Schofeld
Fragmented letter describes life abroad with crude wartime observations. Writer notes scenery in the East and describes farming methods in Greece, including crops and plows. Recalls air raids and near misses with planes, bullets, and a patrol encounter as a convoy passes a battlefield.
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Harry Schofeld
Big Bill Schoned
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Greece
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Feley
Forbes hosts annual CW DPSAAA gathering for rural schools
Students from Condobolin Bogan Gate Peak Hill Parkes Eugowra and Forbes travel to Spooner Oval Forbes for a grand march and sport displays. The event features a school parade and Oscar Parkes train arrival with profits to Patriotic funds, seen as a major rural show outside the city area.
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Spooner Oval
Condobolin
Bogan Gate
Peak Hill Parkes
Eugowra
Forbes
Ling Anc & Grand
4G McKenzie
Hazel Wright
John Warne
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Stock Sales And Council Meeting Notes At August Yard Sale
The saleyards manager told the Municipal Council at last Thursday’s meeting that August stock sales totaled 11278 sheep 454 cattle and 149 pigs. A request to move pig sales back to Fridays due to low attendance was discussed with Associated Agents.
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Ian Wily
Invisible Woman at Studio Theatre in Wednesday showing
Universal brings The Invisible Women to Studio Theatre with Virginia Bruce John Barrymore and John Howard in a comedy of invisibility experiments by an eccentric scientist. Edward Brophy Margaret Hamilton and Shemp Howard lead supporting roles as a fugitive mob is menaced in Mexico.
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Univeral! Studios
Studio Theatre
Virginia Bruce
John Barrymore
John Howard
Charlie Ruggles
Oscar Homolke
Miss Bruce
Barrymore
Howard
Pangater
Mexico
Edward Brophy
Denslid MacBride
Margaret Hamilton
Shemp Howard
Algae Growth Discussed by Forbes Council
In a Forbes Municipal Council meeting, the health inspector reported complete cleaning of Mitre beds and normal pressure in the Miters, indicating mud caused algae growth in the pool. Sodium hypochlorite favored over calcium-based agents. pool emptying and cleaning undertaken. algae growth noted as a key issue.
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Jane
Department of Public Healt
Forbes Council Plans One October Meeting
At Forbes Municipal Council, Mayor and Ald. Ford announced September’s meeting was postponed a week and would be the only one in September. With star shortages and office alterations looming, a single October meeting was proposed and approved for October 6.
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Ald. Ford
Ald Sanders
Flayney
Night shift safety debate at Forbes power station
At Forbes council a long dispute over night staffing surfaced after a fatality at the power house. Ald Sanders and unionists pressed to employ two men per night shift with a bell system, while others warned of costs and questioned outside influence. The motion was hotly debated with no immediate resolution.
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Department of Labor With Industry
Statien
Gaphers Co Unis
Ald Smndlery
Finemens Union
Gunn
Willimma
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Bell Sigmn
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Jane
Forbes Letter Sparks Civic Tensions Over Water Scheme
Parkes and Forbes clash as an alderman’s damaging Forbes remark circulates after a letter to Parkes Council is published. The letter criticizes Forbes status and signals extended sewer connection delays, drawing criticism from the Chamber of Commerce and residents ahead of December municipal elections. Alderman Sander admits writing the letter but defends its stance while others call for responsible public discourse.
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Palestine
Chamber of Commerce
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Parbes
Forbes Municipal Council
Ald Sanders
Sanders Way
Red Cross notes and gifts mark Forbes branch appeals
Forbes Red Cross notes detail headquarters guidance on assisting missing and prisoner of war cases. Donations to the Prisoner of War appeal are listed from multiple supporters. A charity sports day netted funds for the Forbes branch, and Ming Gledve Austen received crystal gifts for three years of service as secretary. A hand sewn bridle was donated and won by Mrs. A. Macintosh.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Goman
Red Cros
W. K. Gamisey
Charles
Wilson
Lady Owen
Red Crag
A. J. Barbe
Condobolin Road
Forbes
Misa
Austen
H. B. Sweet
Ming Gledve Austen
Milas Austen
G. Jonas
Bridge Street
A. &Macintosh
Local Council Debate Ends With Narrow Loss on Motion
Ald and Gunn clash over campaign loyalties while Ald. Sanders defends his stance. The mayor directs remarks then Gunn questions a shift on the power houses matter. Motion fails two to ix with only the mover and recorder voting aye.
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Sanders
Forbes Notes On Weddings Travellers And Births
Forbes residents host and farewells mark family events with multiple guests and engagements. Miss Edna Jourdain Peacock marries George Eric Vey at Condobalin C of E Church with RAAF service. couple to reside in Lindfield. Various updates mention births engagements and prisoners of war statuses among Forbes families and visitors.
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Condobalin
Edna Jourdain
Peacock
Forbes
George Eric Vey
J . Richards
Sid Miro
EM Peacock
Old Porbee Road
RAAF
Chas, Vey
Grace Peacock
Vey
Lindfield
Mr. Vey
Bradfield Park
Obituary of Charlex Read Two Weeks After Death
An elderly Forbes resident Charlex Read died in Orange on Tuesday night at 78. His only surviving daughter Mrs Richard Carroll of Newtown learned of his death before the funeral. Burial was at Forbes Church of England cemetery with Rev A E While presiding. Read’s wife died a year earlier. He is survived by four sisters and three brothers named Mrs Golding Lake Cargelligo Mrs Hobson Parkes Mrs Brown Forbes Mrs Brown Wysalong and brothers Harry William and Jack.
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Williams
Sanders
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Gasker
Willema
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Forbes
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Charlex Read
Orange
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Newtown
Church of England
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Mire
Golding
Lake Curgelligo
Hobson
Parkes
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Wyslong
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Wedding of Olive Beatunl and John Bolam at Parkes church
The wedding of Miss Olive Beatunl and Mr John Bolam took place at St John Church of England Parkes on Saturday afternoon. The bride wore chalk white tulle and satin with a long train, and her bridesmaid Miss Tes Scotson wore blithe green. The reception followed at the Coalebain Cafe Parkes, and the couple plan to live at Wattle Springs Tullamore after a honeymoon touring Orange and the South Coast.
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St John Church of England
Parkes
Olive Beatunl
T. Scorson
Currawong
Tullamore
John Bolam
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Joe Bolam
Slater
Tes Scotson
Rose Bolam
Scotwon
Bolam
Orange
Four Points of a Good Cough Remedy Score
The text outlines four needs for a family cough remedy: speed, safety for adults and children, economy, and pleasant taste. It claims HEENZO COUGH REMEDY scores 100 percent on all points and describes making a pint of remedy from concentrated HEENIQ costing 31, used for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and sore throat.
Powder lasting charm of Creme Charmosan praised
A vintage note extols Creme Charmosan for holding powder for hours whether working or at play. It claims the product acts as a foundation while gently benefiting the skin, described as doing heaps of good.
Creme Charmosan and Creaseless Cosmetics Ad
A vintage ad touts Creme Charmosan and Creaseless products praised as famous. It markets large jars for dressing tables and handbag tubes at two shillings sixpence and one shilling respectively, sold nationwide by chemists drapers and chain stores with prices including sales tax.
Charmoise Ugquid Hand Lotion Promises Velvet Softness
A short ad touts Charmoisa Ugquid cream hand lotion as giving hands a clear smooth look and velvet softness. It highlights the feel and appearance benefits of using the product.
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