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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
11
Local authorities report that bales are being conducted across the district using the latest lines and methods. Officials urge farmers to align with current procedures to ensure consistent handling and storage.
Reports from Gunning Gap Bedoer a song Eugowra Monwonga and nearby stations describe dry spells mild day heat and cool nights. Fallow crops hold while stubble crops decline. Grass scarce farmers feed stock and hand feed. Fogs frosts and late rain risks threaten harvest with shearing underway in several sheds.
A big crowd attended a Ball Concert in Cowra to raise funds for pariah bald Tunds. Mrs Wathens’ Revue featured Joan, with performances including Irish Eyes, Sweet of Life, and a hornpipe by performers Gansom Caldwell and Eric Jantan. The event also showcased dance, ballet, vocal solos, sketches, and comic pieces, receiving strong audience appreciation.
A jagged OCR fragment notes a rifle shooting event at Eugowra. It mentions shooting and weathered phrases but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm details. Further readable text needed for a precise summary.
Quandialla beat Caragabal at the recreation reserve in a gruelling McWade Cup match. The home side led 8 nil at halftime and extended their margin through tries by McDonald and Brown, with O Leary adding a penalty for Caragabal in a tense second half.
The Quandialla tennis club fielded two teams Sunday, the No 1 squad losing to Piney Range while the No 2 team suffered a 21–2 defeat by Gienralne. Bland club hosted Red Lands with Bland falling 18–13 as Piney Range and Trungley were set for next week’s matches.
Country tennis notes from Caragabal Wirringa and Redlands clubs show Wirringa defeating Caragabal, Cooma beating Weddin 19 to 12 in sets, and Red Creek routing Pinnacle 22 to 4. Trundle and Monwongm prep for upcoming matches as teams are named.
Bedgerabong players stirred by a dormant passion beat the visitors 23 to 2 after a period of inactivity. Local hopes rise that with practice the team could become a force again if they choose to play.
A meeting of Bureau branches representatives from the Central West held at Trundle to craft the programme for the forthcoming Central Western Districts Conference. Attendees travelled from distant areas as planners settled on an entertaining and educational programme featuring addresses and demonstrations.
A community gathering noted a coming of age celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Qowell. About a hundred attendees attended a happy function with decorations and music. The event highlighted the young celebrant’s milestone with family and friends in a cheerful atmosphere.
Caragabal Gun Club held a shoot on Wednesday at Sixteen shooters braved cold conditions. Results show multiple divisions with Shooters Mears Spies Wilson and Halls among top placers. A number of Caragabal shooters later traveled to Wynlong for a big shoot, signaling a strong local club future.
Miss Small of South Pinnacle plans to relinquish the Mortray exchange after ten years. A subscribers meeting at the local hall discussed finding a new exchange with Mr. C. G. Reading presiding. Mr. H McCarthy offered to take over if arrangements prove satisfactory. A follow up meeting will be held once information is gathered. Present were Reading, Anson, Small, Seamer, Mitton, Johnson, Prost, Dykes, O Meally, Bimson, McCarthy, Saddington, Heathcote and others.
The FP local branch held its monthly meeting at Warraderry with strong attendance. Roads were discussed and the secretary was instructed to send a note to Grenfell Municipal Council about new parking regulations. Members’ reports and family memorials were noted, with several messages received from members.
A social card party was held Friday evening at the Teasland venue with residents enjoying bridge and whist games. Volunteers served refreshments as attendees shared news and light conversation in a friendly community gathering.
Eugowra golf notes report a lighter weekend due to Canowindra tourney travel. Morning results show L Niven and H C Douglas leading. afternoon stroke play won by H C Douglas with varied grades and eliminations. Committee meetings discussed match play format and partner-draw changes, with championships reorganized to 27 holes over three Sundays starting late August. Special trophies donated by H M Sunday and A M Douglas.
Mr Bert Bowes returns from Sydney wedding trip with bride. West Australia visitors, Roby and family, stay with relatives. Clyde Douglas vacationing at Arno Station Nyngan will enter Nyngan Golf Tournament. Viv Welsh injured ankle after horse fall and rests at CWA Hospital. Monaghan buys Main Street property for new butchery business. Several residents travel for holidays with family. D. A. Bartley returns from Sydney with wife and friends. Local trips feature motor excursion to the metropolis and hospital recoveries. R.S.P.C.A cup awarded to A. R. Penfold for Fodder Conservation district win. Caragabal residents recount near-accident on Wynlong road and tractor assist. Fishermen and farmers attend conferences, with members traveling to Young and Sydney for events. Pinaccle and Warraderry notes share hospital cases and delegations. Publican race at Forbes Road crowed Glowering wins Welter Handicap.
Goolagong Golf Club opened with a 16 hole stroke event won by BR Wright who posted a net 10. C Stevens was runner up with 73. The associates held an eclectic tournament on Wednesday with Miss M McInnes winning nett 57 and Miss J Wright as runner up with 58. Next week’s weekly competition is slated for Wednesday.
A partial transcription mentions WLAGONG TENNIS and an hour time, noting insuf and time for a communication. It hints at a 5 pm meeting or letter timing and anticipated outcome, but text is garbled and unclear.
Joseph Dwyer aged 87 died Sunday morning after six months bedridden. Born in Ireland in 1880 he migrated to Australia as a child and later ran a carrying business. He settled in Eugowra thirty seven years ago owning Island View and later land along Broad Street where he built a bakery now part of the Newa ng Wiehe building. He never married and funeral details follow.
The Farmers and Grasers Cooperative Co Ltd reports wool shearing advancing and receipts higher than a year ago, likely due to weather. Australian clip expected near last season, while South African production may not sustain recent gains. Overseas wool demand appears restrained, with manufacturers resisting lower prices, stock levels steady in Europe, and optimism for a stronger sale season in Sydney beginning three weeks from Monday.
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