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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
9
In a remote cave near a creek the children Mary Dan and Pete discover Darby weak and feverish after an exhausting trek. They shelter him in a small canoe promising not to return until morning while planning a new route home.
Birthday wishes to Janet Dunford Wirringa aged 10 last Monday Kevin Rennie Cowsu Street Goolagans aged 11 on Thursday David Douglas Giwr Rand aged unknown yesterday Delwyne Little 16 Queen Sweet aged 7 tomorrow Stephen Taylor 24 Clement Btrevl aged 7 on Sunday Local names and addresses listed for celebrants in festive note read aloud.
The Womens Hospital Auxiliary annual general meeting at the CWA Rooms saw electing of office bearers for the ending year. Patron Mrs RH Beddie and Mrs Prior, President Mrs W Brenner, Vice-presidents Mesdames Drain Perry Barter Matron Reach. Secretary Mrs J Dooley. Treasurer Mrs J Peasley. Auditors Mr W Green Mrs B Baker. Monthly meeting followed with Mrs Brenner resuming choir duties and secretary to thank Apex Club for their cheque. catering offers declined. first birthday party application accepted.
Manager warns that all persons removing Grewood shooting or trespassing at Warrangong North and Yarrangong South will be prosecuted. Notices emphasize legal action by property manager and authorities.
The meeting included formal correspondence and a note from Goobang Shire Council about repairs to the Bogan Gate Bedgerabong Road. Two motions on Bogan Gate silos and bulkhead were carried and will be forwarded. Delegates reported on the state conference, demos covered quick freezing foods soaps and dressmaking, and screenings were shown by Mr Leicht.
The Quandialla CWA meeting expressed disappointment at low attendance though many sent apologies and hope for full turnout next meeting. Miss Elva Couser led the parent branch meeting with minutes read by Miss Beryl Penfold. A delegation to Sydney conference was proposed for Mrs K Mew, and a social for Miss Penfold planned. The Bribbaree farewell honored Mr and Mrs Glover, with praise for long service and a gift. Quandialla football lost to Murringo 12 to 0. A C Grshmere scored the try and kicked three goals. A show preparation update notes working bees for timber and cattle pen reconstruction. Personal notes include visits by Mrs Armstrong and a return journey rumor for residents.
Severe floods damaged farms and crops as Laphiath burst banks on Batupelay July 2. Roads between Forbes and Conchobolit became impassable for days. mood waters forced back by a channel blamed for road disruption. The district faced food shortages and school access difficulties as residents sought relief and authorities considered road closures and emergency measures. Local figures and families affected by the flooding were named in the disrupted community narrative.
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