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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1949

Page

7

English nurse joins Far West Health Scheme in Cobar

Lesshan slater Davies arrives in Cobar with her nine year old daughter Rosemary to staff the Far West Children's Health Scheme clinic. She reports a warm welcome from Matron Hill and the local committee as she settles into the cottage home clinic and plans periodic trips to Nyngan Coolabah and Girilambone to oversee patient care.

Lesshan Australia Slater Staf Cobar West Rosemary Stanley Drummond Ister G. EB. Davies Par Weat Placeauch Nyngan Coolabab Girllambone Slater Davies England

Eugowra Golfers Dominate Weekend Competitions

Eugowra district golf notes praise a busy holiday period with many competitions led by the Bowna Cup match against Forbes. Parkes lodges a challenge, while Cullis and Denton post strong rounds. mixed results boost club morale and local interest in upcoming events.

Goltere Eugowra Forbes Noembbers Parkes Cullis Stapleford M. Herbert W. Cregan Harry Denton Harry Taly Dr. Church T GO Gransden Mix Shine MN. Glover F Mulligan A. Mura J. Adams A. Collis N. Ciloyer Constant Ian Riverina H J. Admin FP. Mulligan John Pengily

Easter social notes from Eugowra and district visitors

Local column lists Easter visitors and holiday plans across Eugowra, Trundle, Parkes, Blayney and surrounding towns. Families such as Sparkes, Sloan, Hickey Ree, and Cheney are noted hosting or traveling, with various guests from Sydney, Melbourne, Oberon, Bathurst, and Canberra areas.

Deximon Melbourne Eugowra Mra. Dodman J Woodgate Parkes F. Heraghty Mrr. Heraghty Atec John Kelvin Cheney

Eugowra Football Match Postponed to April 24

The game scheduled against Goolagong was postponed to Sunday April 24. The Eugowra team includes Pulliack F Cady threequarters Harpley Sparkes Seaton Nash five-eighth Turner captain hall Turner forwards Werden Male Rawn thore McQuaddie Yell Southwell replacements Nelligen Southwell Miller Adams. Notify A M Doch before Saturday night if unavailable. Ground be at 2 pm.

Ture Goolagong Eugowra Pulliack F. Cady Threequarters R. Harpley R. Sparkes R. Seaton B Nash Turner Hall H. Turner B. Werden M. Male A. Rawnthore

Easter Quiet Time At Buigoore Returns Home

Easter passed quietly as families reunited with 08 sons and daughters returning home for a few days. Visitors toured Bathurst to view the motor racing and locals spent time at sporting fields. Rain threatened farmers but did not dampen the holiday mood. an odd dose of BULA was suggested.

Bath

Visiting Optician Bono Schedules Sight Testing Event

Visiting optician Mr D J Bono will visit Bugowrs and Canowin on Tuesday April 36 for eye tests and fittings.

D. J. Bono Op- Gelan Bugowrs Canowindra

Y A Camp Eugowra Shines at Dubbo Leadership Event

The Young Anglican Camp at Dubbo drew Eugowra members including Margaret Copeland and Mervyn German. Lectures covered gospel need, church history, leadership, and sisterhood. Delegates to Melbourne conference were John Muoce, Geoff Wella, and Doug Boag. A ball planned for May 4 opens with Padre Thorpe, TA meeting on May 2 follows church service.

Dubbo Euowra Margaret Copeland Mervyn German Eugowra Canon Collins Doug Peters Sydney Reeder Trundle Church of England Christian Fellowship Doug Boag Cunowindra Melbourne Eugowro Padre Thorpe

Suffering Is Needless Buy Rupee Packets Explored

An unclear notice discusses a product labeled RUR or RLUR and a seller T. Sparkes of Eagowrs offering a two shilling packet. The text mentions a 70M epoch and remarks on sugar-like cuts, but the meaning remains obscured.

R.ur T. T. Sparkes

Show Notes Schedule to be Revised

The show meeting was poorly attended as many committee members attended the Royal Show. Mr Herold Welsh presided. Resignations from Mess W. J. Niven and N A Moore were received. Alison Davis elected secretary for twelve months at per annum. Chief stewards named for forthcoming show including ground steward W J Niven and others across divisions. Revision of schedules set for April 29 at the School of Arts. stewards and interested parties urged to attend to prepare the programme.

Herold Welsh Merret W. J. Niven N A. Moore Waenney Group Alan J. Ellis Alison Davis Wo J Niven Litthe Rue Longwool J. A. Agustin Aheep W. Parr Merinas J E Part M. Negle F. Noble Harold OG Millan W D. Douglas Mra J. Agustin Mrr. W. Lynch Sbaia H. Z. Jones Dons

Life of lucerne crops varies with soil and use

The profitability span of a lucerne paddock depends on soil type and management. Deep alluvial Hun ter Valley soils sustain longer yields than poorer ground. Stock trampling harms plant vigor more than hay harvest, so average profitable life ranges around seven years, then fertility and plant vitality decline before reseeding is possible.

Department of Agriculture Hunter Valley Planta

One Rat Health Hazard Warns City

Dr J Grahame Drew warns that a single stray rat can lead to a swarm of vermin and disease. He urges a thorough yard cleanup and proper waste disposal to prevent infestation. A rat proof garbage tin and burning dry rubbish are advised, with a free booklet from the Meath Department in Sydney.

J. Grahame Drew Hetit Lal Iver Meath Hridge Street Sydney

Shooters Do Well at Cootamundra Riverina Shoot

Rifle shooters visit Cootamundra for the Riverina Rifle Club Onion shoot on April 15 and record strong scores across Open Tyro and Riverina Championship aggregates. Notable marks include J Pound and T R Righe strong in Tyro and Open series, V Nash high in several events, with Wright and Noble also among top finishers and prize money shared.

Cootamundra Riverina Rifle Club Messrs J. Pound T. R Righe J. Pownd R. Wright Albury J. Pourd Ind Wright I Noble Wo Nash TI Noble Young Noble Tyron Ro Wright Temora AR. Wright Tyros Wagga V. Nash Ist Tyros Riverina W. Nash BR Wright

Fire warnings to be issued before burning operations start

The Forestry Commission will warn residents a week before burning operations and again the day before, via general notices and radio. The minister cited precautions and notification to landholders and local brigades, amid protests over timing and communication gaps in the Orange district.

Forestry Commission Weir Cutler Orange Anya Central Western Prees Bush Fire Brigade Orange District Canobolar West Hnd Canobolus State Forest Cunobolas

Eugowra Memorial Service and March Details

Ex-Service League leads a commemorative program at the police station area with a 10.20 a.m. start and a 10.35 a.m. march from Memorial Park. Addresses, two minutes of silence, Last Post, Reveille, wreaths, and Kipling’s Recessional mark the ceremony. Funds will be sought to build Memorial Gates for the hospital grounds. A dinner for ex servicemen and women follows at 12.99. A FORBES bus trip to Anse Ball Can owndra departs Eugowra at 1.45 p.m. on Monday, April 25, returning.

Déurive Memorial Park H. BoMard Treveille Kipling Netl G. McMillan Angie Indies Forbes Anse Ball Canowindra Angel Eugowra J. Bobhnberg

Young Anglicans Ball at Imperial Theatre Eugowfa

The Young Anglicans Ball is announced for Wednesday May 4 at the Imperial Theatre Eugowfa. Rhythen King’s Orchestra performs with a special train to Cowre at 7 pm from Copeland for gents and ladies.

Imperial Theatre Eugowfa Rhythen King's Orchestre Gents Cowre Copeland Hon

Spectad Review Meeting In Eugowra Friday Night

A special review meeting will be held at the School of Arts on Friday night, April 29, at 8 pm for the Eugowra P A and H Association. The purpose is to review the schedule for the coming show. All persons involved are invited to be present. H Welsh, President.

F Cheney Judith Stumrtart C. Greenhalgh Blayney Sovliuit School of Arta School of Arts At & Pam H. Welsh

Shire of Boree Tender for Yard Tipping Lorry

The Shire of Boree invites tenders for a yard tipping lorry with hydraulic hoist. Tenders close at moon on May 1900. Preference will be given to Australian and Empire goods with clear indication of manufacture in the Commonwealth. Shire Council Chambers Capital April 1900.

Lasiby Commonwealth Beatti Shire Council

EUGOWRA SALES AUCTION NOTICE

Fat and store sheep and cattle sale scheduled for Monday May 2 at 2 p.m. by R. K. and C. L. Douglas with Lucerne seed and prizes. In memoriam notice for Mutt Wright, departed April 9, from family.

Lucerne Lath Grown Co R. A. Douglas Eugowra

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