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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
7
A fragmented wool market report notes variable prices and uneven demand across lots. Traders describe irregular weights and fiber qualities, with buyers cautious and some peaks in certain lots while overall activity remains constrained.
A Parkes official, Mr William Arden, retires as station master and is promoted to Special Class Station Master at Junee. The move places him among Sydney Newcastle Goulburn equivalents. Arden began in 1900 and served as porter shunter guard and other roles, with most Western District postings.
A fragment reports several chunks of fine weather followed by a change to roily conditions and showers. A brief severe thunderstorm around o clock caused torrents of rain with a fall near four points cen absorbed, and the district experienced heavy local falls in various directions.
A tennis event at Caragabal faced poor weather but drew a modest crowd. Silver cups donated by Mesarp, EF Leary, and McKinnon were won by Mrs Bo Mfolley and Mr J Heiden Lundedty with foot gear provided for players.
A Byer area notice recalls funeral details for Mr Armitage and family ties to Chenifell while reporting weddings at Greene horp Methodist Church and St Columbus Church Greenethorpe. The item notes a car fire near a refreshment row, with damage to upholstery and causes under investigation.
Opening day at the Euworra golf club featured a mixed foursomes win by Mr and Mrs Woollett of Forbey Mim David, with other winners in ladies and men wind events. The day saw large crowds, pleasant weather, and ceremony at the G.M.W.C.A.L Hospital service attended by local officials.
In Bathurst a retrial for Earle Rawls Bestwick, 17, on a manslaughter count concerning the death of 72 year old James Chisholm Jenkinson resumes before Judge Mesihie. The jury previously found Bestwick guilty of manslaughter, with earlier proceedings ending without verdict. The Crown contends Bestwick drove a car to a clinger at a moment, colliding head on and showing disregard for public safety.
A Anzac Day service was conducted at Caragabal Hall on Tuesday evening by the Rev N Cocke. Mr O Pilby sounded The Last Post during the ceremony.
A wool sale at Chew Byddy yard featured buyers from Windirambe Caran Lid and Yorkely lire, with strong Continental section demand. Notable lots included mid sized wethers and ewes from growers such as Joe Detimitee Mosny Birla and A Scholes Singleton, alongside entries from Leo Waterford Willow Tree and Fleoane Brow Vien Walgett.
Local players at Bedgerabong were defeated by Nelson Park in a Sunday tennis match. Grawlin is scheduled to play Here on Sunday as part of upcoming events. Printed and published by Jack Guthrie Taylor for The Forbes Newspaper Company in Forbes.
Brilliantly lit by the blaze of heroic flying exploits the gallant leader of the Immortal Dawn Patrol and his war born fledglings headline in a Studio Theatre showing The Dawn Patrol.
A kitchen tea for Miss Daphne Bruce ahead of her marriage was held at the Caragabal hall on Saturday evening. The venue was crowded with well wishers who presented a sheaf of roses and numerous gifts.
A first aid lesson was conducted at Bedgerabok on a Thursday in the presence of Mr Ao Wheeler, ambulance superintendent, Air Jotlie, president of the Ambulance Board, and Mr Garrard from the hospital staff. The event welcomed new members of the Bedgerabong? ambulance team and emphasized practical skills for women and chucker attendees.
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