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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1936
Page
6
Quandialla edged Bribbaree 5 to 2 as both sides battled difficult ground and tough defense. L Spring scored for Bribbaree with McKellar sent off, late pressure failed to overturn the lead, ref A Drinkwater supervised the match.
Flooding reached critical levels in Bedgerabong as the river rose about one foot above gauge height on Monday. Roads and low-lying areas flooded, preventing sheep moves and delaying sporting events and spacings. next Sunday Quondiella plans to defend the Don Anderson Cup against Bribharee.
A lively card party was held at the school auditorium Friday evening during the Parents' Appreciation event. Prizes were awarded to Miss Broce and Mrs. Heartman for best contributions as the junior warden coordinated games with a Jain-provided light spread.
A Caragabal Agricultural Bureau gathering featured G W Beverley senior fruit inspector delivering a long address on orchard establishment and pruning. He warned against unsuitable fruit varieties and urged consulting the inspector, with registration needed only for 24 or more trees. The meeting also discussed a new bank building and a road widening project, plus council support for a well on Harblagal Creek.
Motorists face frequent delays at Bugan Gate as floodwaters recede slowly. Officials say crossing remains unsafe with water depth hindering passage and hazards for vehicles attempting to pass.
Local notices describe social visits and holidays among residents of the district. Mr and Mrs Austin of Hobolly host gatherings en route to Molang. congratulatory messages greet the arrival of a baby daughter for the Greenhalgh family. Constables Wiles and Flymi are noted, with community tidbits on travel and hospital stays.
Farmers report late lambing slowing output as sheep wards begin birthing, with dairy and wheat deliveries later in the season. Prices show easing as efforts shift to December deliveries and grower sales, while early produce remains scarce in the area.
Arbor Day celebration at She lowal Public School with an avenue of trees planted along the round fio tee the school. Several granite specimens and red flowering varieties were noted. Participants included Mewar HW utd Ke Mawaon and others, with material and labor by preparation for the planting. The cost borne by the Piacrcerre and related authorities.
Parents and children at Celebration at the Gap LU SNING VAL, Waal join a provisional school event to plant trees and shrubs. About twelve Kugar puma, eight peppercorns, and around a dozen aloe bushes were set out, with all thriving and expected to beautify the playground while offering shade for pupils and animals.
A public hall event announces the monthly meeting of the focal branch of the Women's Guild. The notice mentions an upcoming gathering this week with influence noted and a general call for participation.
After days of steady rain, conditions improve in Coolagong with Lachlan River and Goonigal Creek receding. Roads remain poor and travel slow though main routes resume. matches between No 1 and No 2 teams with Red Creek and Bangaroo were postponed due to earlier weather and road conditions.
In Eugowta L Hogan claimed the morning and afternoon golf handicaps after three rounds of 4. The club champion is Hogan with runner up Dart. Dart and Shine contest for B grade, with KR Douglas runner-up. St Laurence Club edged by Bugowra in tennis 14 18. Local tennis at Coolagood and upcoming matches noted.
Poor weather after a brief sun delay turned rain into a mud covered Bogan Gate showground. The event was postponed until Saturday as ground conditions remained treacherous though crowds still turned out in large numbers from the district.
Wet conditions at the tennis course in Bogan Gate over the weekend forced postponement of matches. The Incatenois team had planned a visit to Trundle, but the fixture could not proceed due to the rain and soggy courts.
EUGOWRA show pageant proceeds with arrangements for September 20. Booth rights were sold for £26 5s, and broadcast of ring events arranged by amplifiers.
A narrative fragment describes a young woman with limited arm use who receives help with her coat and bodily pains. It mentions doctors, healing songs, and a friend-like figure assisting through a painful illness touching kidneys and overall weakness. The text references relief and emotional strain.
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