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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
7
Reports from Bedderabong Caragabal Goolagong and Canowindra describe drought conditions with scarce water supplies and panicked stock losses. Forecasters predicted rain but none arrived, leaving farmers hopeful for relief within a week. Grasshoppers appear near Canowindra and Cowra while lucerne crops thrive amid drought contrasts.
Exchanges in ideal weather frame Grenfell celebrations as crowds line Main Street for the opening of a week of activities. A week-end crash on Marsden Road involved a vehicle carrying Albert Palm and several Harding family members. Keith and Oscar Harding were injured and admitted to Grenfell District Hospital, while others escaped unharmed.
A garbled ad notes a 7 day claim of relief labeled Seetie Geol Lahiann and mentions Meagan Clout and a Curator Ori tyrte by John Meagher & Co. Pty, Ltd. with Fnapton's Pharmacy offering a free booklet.
In a weekend start at the 500 yard range eight shore mach competitive entries fired scores with handicap totals. R Wright 35 6 76 H Nash 37 35 7 74 F Carman 3 37 14 14 8 Noble 47 3a 4 74 L Mable 37 95 3 74 O Symes 34 33 64 TH Noble 35 36 1) 2h FL Noble 34 35 2 71 Wo Music 30 31 1) 66 W Norrie 22 20 12 en A Starr 180 51
The Eugowra area faces a continued dry spell causing concern for stock feeding as rains are hoped next week. Elections passed quietly despite many speakers. The Diggers annual dinner attracted many visitors. Bowed and District Surveyor of Ormnge met to discuss local golf course links and tenure terms. Club committees plan next year while local offices see staff changes.
Election results at Goolagong showed little change from the previous poll. Returning officer T Howell and poll clerk Jno Stack oversaw a quiet booth as counts mirrored the prior election.
Qoglaong cricketers concluded a highly successful season winning the Grinsted Cup Brown Cup and Robertson Cup and Pepper Shield. They will be hosted at a Cowra dinner where they will receive Unahield Congratulations.
The Agricultural Bureau held its monthly meeting Friday evening of the past week. The session focused on routine business items including discussion of upcoming agricultural programs and ongoing community farming initiatives.
Weather favored the Pullabooka Children’s Picnic with Parenia and last Saturday. Attendance lagged behind prior years due to licensing issues. W Butler presided with Arthur Hieucher assisting. J Russell supervised with Liedel, delivering a satisfactory event. Catering led by Mrs. Russell and a willing helper troupe fed toys, sweets, and oranges to kids. Donations and the edible banks benefited the association. Sporting results list numerous winners across events like sprints, sack races, capsules, and handicaps, with names such as J Hodge, Horkel, K Dean, Rhodes, Huckel, Warren, Dean, and G Huckel prevailing in various age groups.
The G'Gong Tennis Club elected officers including Patron Mr Heavener, President Mr M Timmin, Vice-Presidents Mears and C Stevens Joe Ryan, and Treasurer J J BP. The season opener is set to face Warrick at the centre on Sunday. footballers postponed their meeting to Sunday.
A mild earthquake was reported Friday morning around 6 o clock, felt by several residents in the Riverina area including Goolagong. No damage information provided.
In a long day’s play Quandialla totaled 232 in their first innings, with J Monger and J Murray aiding J Bourke and W Monger as stoppers. Caragabal replied strongly posting 387 with Cartwright Ison Vaughan and Minogue key with the bat, leaving Quandialla to 155 for five at stumps.
Local Grenfell school children represented the town on Monday during celebrations. They journeyed by Jerry and joined in the festivities for a pleasant day.
Calendar of 1938 dates shows Peak Hill Hily events August for Twilamore August 3, Trundie August 0 and 10, Condobolin August 16 17, Bogan Gate August 24, Parkes August 1y 30 and September 7, Weethalle August 17, Lake Cargeligo August 33 and 24 Angarie August 1, Ariah Park October 15, Coolamundra October 18 19, Young August 20 31 and September 1, Cowra September Canowindra September a 21, Quandinla September, Bribbaree October 5.
Visiting optician Dr J Bono will visit Forbes on Wednesday May 4. If desired, appointments can be made at Knapton's Consulting rooms in Vandenberg Hotel.
Quandialla voters cast ballots with Dickson leading across districts. In Caragahal and Bribbaree Dickson totals match, while Binobi marks Redgrave's sole district majority. Tally: Bland Dickson 29 Holland 3 Munro 4 Redgrave 0 Robertson 3. Coragabel Dickson 7 Holland 1 Munro 14 Redgrave 15 Robertson 20. Bribbaree Dickson 107 Holland 42 Munro 16 Redgrave 16 Robertson 26. Binobi Dickson 11 Holland 31 Munro 12 Redgrave 30 Robertson 25. Morangerell Dickson 15 Holland 9 Munro 2 Redgrave 3 Robertson 4.
The postal services move to new premises at the corner of Glaxson and Margaret Streets opposite the Convent. Public accommodation improved, with commendations for the swift transfer. The telephone service was briefly interrupted due to the move, attributed to the outstanding work of mechanic Drinkwater and BLT.
In Bedgerabong on polling day no decisions occurred as votes were cast. Officials at the Death were Messrs Stewart and Rodgers. Total ballots: 134 in the ordinary section and 16 absent fees. Declaration lists G. Berry 11, Evans 3, J Crace 41, J. Parker 39, C. Thomas 9. Informal mil.
The lucerne threshing work in Bedgerabong is near completion with high yields. The introduction of lucerne has transformed farming, reducing missing stock and keeping more livestock at home, improving fat lamb trade and local business.
Alan Stirling Carrier and Forwarding Agent advertise storage and furniture removal from District Depot. Anti-union of Co. supplies petrol kerosene bitumen and fuel oils available. Phone 236 day or night.
Mr Arthur Brown a porter at the local railway station has word of transfer to Goulburn. Miss Augie Pratt is an inmate at Grenfell Hospital with favorable latest reports. Mr and Mrs J Penman of Griffith renewed acquaintances in Caragabal at the opening ball. Mr Charlie Taylor and Mr Edgar Budge have suffered sickness recently, in hospital at Young.
Drought conditions across Victoria and New South Wales accelerate strain on sheep industry with heavy hand feeding halted in many areas. Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co official warns of worst drought since prior seasons as food lines tighten and April end looms.
Schedule notes list various club events with dates and places including Forbes JC Wellington Garryowen Bligh ALC Cobar PRC Peak Hill Forbes BAO Orange J.C. Bhow Mtg Wellington J Oak etc. Dates span May entries from 1 to 17 with multiple clubs and associations across towns.
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