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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
7
Local notices from Goolagong and nearby towns record weddings, births, birthdays, and social visits. Families such as Riley and Pierce celebrate marriages, while residents welcome new daughters and share holiday travels to the city and major shows.
Several Bedgerabong residents were involved in a bus accident Monday morning. The mood was cautious as passengers recover, with some reported lightly hurt and others uninjured. Local authorities investigated the scene and noted no serious injuries.
A severe storm near Bibong Lucerne caused heavy damage to lucerne crops and haystacks, with timbers toppled and shelters shattered. A man described being knocked to the ground as the wind lashed the area, and crops and property suffered extensive destruction before Easter.
In Coolagong and Bedgerabong areas Easter week brought hot humid days with scarce rainfall. March yielded minimal rain and households face severe water shortages as mills operate slowly. Farmers fear crop losses as lambs perish and water supplies dwindle, while prospects for further rain remain uncertain.
The local Agricultural Bureau announces the fallow competition results judged by Mr. Walkden Brown. Winner: Mr. Geo McNickle with “Nulgarra” 114 points. other entrants include Wim McNickie “Bian Park” 116 and AJ McNickie “Tilowis” 104, plus James Grogan 108. Comments urge better judging timing and weed control to improve future events and seed-bed conditions.
A long local notice describes a farewell for Mrs James in Caragabal with a church service, bouquets, and gifts from the Women’s Guild of St Peters, the Hockey Club, and community groups. Presentations include a silver lapel pin, a writing case, and a wallet of notes. The event also honors Miss Walters and includes elocution and sketches.
The Red Cross Society will hold a fundraising ball on April 2 to support the society and a larger event on April 4. Organizers are working hard to ensure a successful night with proceeds aiding the cause.
Night tennis action features UandiAlla and Quandislla as hosts with Wie I strong, while visitors fail to match their form. Matches include Ison with W Troth and Hutchinson with Murray, with close sets and several two game margins.
The Golf Club receives permission from the Race Club to use their course for this season. Work to restore the links is set to begin immediately as plans for the annual ball and upcoming events are discussed.
A Caragabal Red Cross event at the Caragabal Hall drew a fine crowd on a Tuesday in April. Mosare Genge Bros provided the manie and Mr Law was MC. A hamper was auctioned and won by Mr FP Budge. The branch also ran a tea and pool drinks stall at a cricket match for soldiers, turning a notable profit.
The ad claims kidneys contain tubes filtering blood and waste acids. It warns of backache swelling and energy loss from impurities and urges using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for relief, citing millions of satisfied users and neighbour recommendations.
A fragmented account of a country cricket match on a Sunday, listing numerous players and scores. It mentions Fitch Napier Chester A Hancock and others, with bowling figures and partial notes on Wirrinya versus Use and local school matches, all in a garbled style.
Tam Sons Stationery announces new Advocate letter headings envelopes and statement forms with updated branding and corporate styling for office use. The release highlights standardized templates for correspondence and billing materials.
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