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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

9

Mies Snell Demonstrates Modern Art at Eugowra School

Mies Snell assistant supervisor of art from the Department of Education visited Eugowra Central School on Monday. Teachers and Sisters from the Convent, along with Cudil Goolagang Teogong Mura North Bangaroo and Payton's Bridge schools attended the demonstration. The event showcased the modern approach to art, with Miss Toall’s exhibition impressing all. Inspector of Schools Mr. C. R. Oaah attended and praised Snell’s work, with headmaster Mr. W. Lynch supporting his remarks.

Mies Snell Department of Education Cudil Goolagang Teogong Mura North Bangaroo Payton C. R. Oaah Wan Milas Snall W. Lynch Eugowra Central School Mr. Cash

Eisteddfod Preparations Advance for Third Annual Event

Plans for the third annualeddfod progress with August arrangements to run multiple sections simultaneously to reduce waits. The secretary reports progress and the committee notes strong public support with donations from the RSL, Boree Shire Council, and private individuals, seeking further financial help.

Getardey Boree Shire Gowner

Visits to Molong Include Wedding and Accidents

Miss Nancy Rioch travels from Wilber Street to Sydney to attend the Lees-Harmer wedding. Ernest Howell survives a gunpowder burn to his eye from a shell explosion. Orange’s Mr. and Mrs. Rath return from holidays with Mrs. A. Ellis. Several locals, including Mr. W. J. Greenmalgh and Mr. Bill Weekes, resume duties after health and travel news. Families from Parkes Lithgow and Sydney visit Eugowra and Blayney for weekend events.

Molong Nancy Rioch Wilber Street Pat Sydney Lees- Harmer Ernest Howell Ernest Rath Orange A. Ellis Evelyn Street W. J. Greenmalgh Hortern

Council Defends Action in Noxious Weeds Case

Bores Shire Council defends its stance amid a CWA complaint over noxious weeds. Dr. McCarron states the council has authority to prosecute for failure to control Mexican Poppy while stressing the obligation to the shire. Community notices recount local visits and a wedding, with parish ordination of Paul Maloney at St Patrick’s Church and a reception for about 270 guests.

Bores Shire McCarron J. C. Mash Canowindra Willow Bank Q Council

Weddings in Northbridge for Colbran Lees and Margaret Harmer

Margaret Harmer was given away by Peter Parley at her wedding to Colbran Lees of Eugowra held at St Philip Neri Church Northbridge. The bride wore delphinium blue crepe with a pink straw hat and handmade flowers, with Mrs W E Armstrong as matron of honor and Mr Jack Lees as best man. A reception followed at Mr and Mrs Cal Borthwick’s Northbridge home with guests including Mrs Reg Drury and Mr P Barnes.

Margaret Harmer Peter Parley Colbran Lees Eugowra St. Philip Neris Northbridge F. Harmer Beatrice Gin W. E. Armstrong Yetman Jack Lees J. W. Lees Mire Cal Borthwick Reg Drury Molong Glenn Blair-Hichman Inverell Tedarand Canowindra P. Barnes Eugowrs

Obituary: Mr Jack Hurford of Eugowra dies suddenly

Mr jack Hurford of bulimore bprings Eugowra died suddenly at his residence on Sunday after noon. He had been inspecting his property then lunch when he suffered a fatal seizure. Survived by wife Mrs Molly Pepper and eight siblings including four brothers and four sisters. A long time public contributor, he served on the Bugowra PA and H Association committee for about 25 years. Funeral was large, burial at Eugowra Methodist cemetery.

duck = Hurford Bulimore Eugowra Molly Pepper Forbes Chris Eugen- Ta Sid Joe Porbes Maurice Bydney McGrath Larnock Lil Milly Sydney bin Wie Bugowra Hurford Bugowa PA H. Association Medere A. G. Jones

Mrs Clara Breen Dies at 62 in Forbes Eugowra

Mrs Clara Breen of Eugowra died July 26 at Forbes aged 62. Born in Forbes in 1880, she married Denia Breen and is survived by husband, son John Maher Lane Cove Sydney, four daughters Maut Nell Mildred Tess, a brother Jack Turner and relatives from Sydney Lithgow Forbes Cowra Canowindra Wages. Funeral attended by relatives. Catholic portion of Eugowra cemetery retained. last rites by Father Barrow.

Clara Breen Eugowra Forbes Denia Breen John Maher Lane Cove Sydney Maut Aabby Nell Mra McGrath Mildred Mire Cheadle Tess Mira Pound Kugowra Jack Turner Lithgow Cowra Canowindra Father Barrow

Young Anglicans Plan September Ball Amid Cold Weather

The Young Anglicans branch met Monday night with light attendance due to cold. The gathering focused on arranging ball details and the secretary reported solid preparations. Padre Thorpe accepted the invitation to open the ball on September 1, while the planned August play and mock wedding were postponed to a later date to allow artists more time.

Alo Padre Thorpe

Younger Set Street Stall Raises Over Ten Pounds

The OWA Younger Bet group held a Friday street stall with afternoon tea and a bake sale. Proceeds totaled just over £10 for the baby fund, with cake competition results and bakery items sold by the girls.

OWA Bet Nasi Wallch Seonés Ruth Rawsthormmne

Surprise Party in Honor of Arthur Ellis

A large gathering packed the home of Mrs A F Ellis on Thursday to bid farewell to Arthur Ellis, who departs this week to join the police force at Penrith. Friends praised him, with Neil McArthur as chairman. Arthur received a fountain pen amid dancing, singing, and games, and gifts from Gordon Douglas and others. Supper followed, and the party continued into the early hours, with Arthur expressing gratitude to his mother for organizing the event.

Mra A. F. Ellis Arthur Penrith Neil McArthur Bdo Bente Khoy Eugowra Gordon Douglas Merida Don Mr. McArthur Togowrs Alyaya

Wilcox Barwick Unite Two Families In Coast Wedding

Margaret Emily Barwick eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Barwick of South Hurstville married Adnald Wilcox younger son of Mr and Mrs T E Wilcox of Sylvania Eugowra Road Rev P J Black officiated The bride wore crepe gown with orange blossom coronet and carried a white camelias bouquet Bridesmaids wore blue lace gowns and pink carnations The groom attended by Ray Barwick Reception hosted by the bride’s mother Bridegroom gave a gold watch and bride gave a camera Honeymoon spent at Porster.

Margaret Emily Peggy A. J. Barwick South Hurstville Adnald Sylvania Eugowra Road P. J. Black Bris Beryl Gear Mole Ray Barwick Biles Marjorie Gore Questa

Block of Land Donated for C W A Rest Room

Donated land by J. W. L and to fund a Women and Children rest room in the town. Local OWA and business leaders praise the gift and plan transfer of deeds. J. W. A. president and all members urged to attend Friday meeting next week to discuss the offer and plans.

OWA Ming J. W

Fire and Hail Crop The Concert Postponed

Fire and Hail Crop The Concert scheduled for August 12 by Canowindra A's has been postponed..M. Copeland Secretary lists services at St Matthew's Eugewre 730 am Holy Communion 84 am Sunday School 730 pm Svensong Goolagong 930 am Holy Communion.

Canowindra M. Copeland Ser St. Matthew's Eugewre Holy Communion Bundeay School Pam Svensong Goolagong Holy Com

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