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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1915

Page

6

Bogan Gate district sees heavy rain and local events

Jubilant Farmers report a series of rainfall notables with 27 points on Monday and 33 on Tuesday amid storms that produced 67 points at Bogan Gate and 134 at Corlachy. Drying toward Lachlan, rain weakened near Derriwong. crops emerge as judges speak. A railway washout near Brolgan delayed stock sales. Nurse Draper sails to the front with Australian nurses. Local boxing at Trundle and a bustling Easter sports program at the Farmers and Settlers club highlight community activity amid improving weather and new hotel completion.

Lachlan Bogan Gate Corlachy Derriwong Sandergan Judson Parkes Graham Uniom Brolgan Rogan Gate E. Draper Draper Ss.w E. Clucas Hogan Gate Phipps Trundle Boder Botler Bodey Eel Phipps Minnie Macill

Trundle fund launched with strong local support

From Our Own Correspondent reports a fund launched in Trundle with a capable committee including Dr Bertram and J J Kelly. A shilling weekly plan and school boxes gather donations. £50 to Challis House and about 100 subscribers enrolled. Over 20 receivers named across the district. Empire Day display planned and Empire Night boxing cited with a foul ruling in Trundle bout.

Trundle Dr. Bertram Messra Wilson Hodgkinson J. J. Kelly C. R. Young G. E. Mart Chas. E. Dawson Mesara J. H. Lees J. Medigon W. H. Ostorne Challis House Kempire Chris Young

Murga sports draw Easter Monday crowd at Eugowra

From Our Own Correspondent reports large attendance at Murga sports with visitors from Manildra Cudal Toong Toowooma Canowindra Nyngar Creek and Eugowra. Winners list includes W March Jr Mulllgan Sheffield Handicap Stan Townend Cyril Connors Mies Connor and L Conk. The Eugowra Ride Club bracelet shoot saw Frank Banhan win with 94 points. Public meeting planned to mark Explorer Evans centenary with Canowindra Goolagong and Forbes invited. Several local horses have died recently and rain damaged fencing. a Farmers and Settlers meeting was abandoned for lack of turnout. Mrs Yates won at Sydney show for afternoon tea cloth and ribbon work. Mr W Banham’s son recovering at Forbes hospital. Mrs A M Devine leaves for Trundle. MRM Wheatley remains sole Eugowra correspondent.

W. Geckman Lady Robb Douglas Jack J. M'Kewan M'Kewan Farmers and Settlers W. Smith F. Magill W. Beckinan A. Neegh FP Magill W. Broderick L. Kearney Tarboy J. M’kenan Gaslight Scott T. Braderick E. Pett T. Kearney Yarl T. Crawford W. Geoffries Haylock Farrs P. Canmell C. Hockey W. Connell W. Magill W. Murchison KE. Ginty T. Dwyer Murga Manildra Cudal Tooyone Canowindra Nyrang Creek Eugowra W. March J. Mulligan Mulligan Stan Townend Eugowra Ride Clubs Frank Banhan B. Lockett DB. C. Goodsell Danhaim Eugowrsa Mra L. Laneyrie School of Arte Hall Mre Yates Niven W. Banham Forbes Hospital A. M. Devine Trundle Angus

Grand Concert and Ball Delight Crowded Audience

A grand concert and ball filled the eight venue with a crowded hall. The concert items were warmly appreciated and the ball proved a free, huge success. A fuller report will appear next week.

Cheap Travelling by Humberette Car Proves Cheaper

A Sydney motor car test shows the Humberette 2 seater from The Motor House Ltd. costs 11d per mile when including wear and tear. The article claims readers should not doubt the proof, as provided by the supplier.

Agenta the Motor House Ltd Balfour &I Sydney Priew

Praise for British troops in Flanders battle

A Le Temps correspondent lauds British forces for blocking the German advance between Labasse and Ypres. He notes thin initial lines, repeated counterattacks, and heavy losses yet steadfast resolve. Cavalry, Guards, and Indian Army Corps praised for bravery and endurance amid brutal combat and high casualties.

le Temps Flanders Labasse Ypres Lancers Messines Indian Army Corps Engineers

Continuance Sought for Lowing & Co Trade Name

Notice from THOS J. Martin announcing the purchase of the business of Lowing & Co stock and station agents at Bogan Gate. The new firm will continue trading under the old name and invites correspondence from the public and surrounding district seeking ongoing support.

Lowing & Co Bogan Gate Thos J. Martin

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