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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

9

Starr wins Eugowra Douglas Trophy in recent shoot event

In the final wave of the Ro A. Douglas trophy shoot at Eugowra, A Starr claimed first place with 160 points. A McMillan ispoch HL Turner and Jack Pound followed, while 160, Mi Grow and 157, KK Crow placed as runners up. Stage scores for 700 yards show multiple shooters with handicaps and totals.

A. Douglas Foo Yards A. McMillan Ispoch HL Turner Jack Pound Dnr A. Starr Mi Grow H. McMillan Crow Turner Totary J. Pound Jnr L. Noble R. Wright McMillan L. Knight Snr Noble Starr Griffiths Vo Nash Glasson Bradford Knight

Tennis Teams For Sunday At Nelson Park Forbes

Sunday tennis fixtures announced for Nelson Park Forbes with local players to assemble in Eugowra. A Bandon team is scheduled to play Wongajong on Sunday in August, listing players from both sides and available officials.

Nelson Park Forbes Eugowra Shay W Toohey G. Greenhalgh Capt K. Hoswell E. Jolliffe T., Gransden H. Els G. Hoswell H. Elebourne Mesdames Neich Greenhalgh Missie O Bulach I. Shine J. Horder R Rawsthorme J Hay W. Little J. Copeland W Rawsthorme C. Jolliffe M. Jollife D. Week B. Buckman Misses BE Rawsthere MacArthur C. Rawasthorne Mesdames Hay Ellis Archer B. Dean J. Raws- Lorre Bandon Wongajong R- Newham V. Hoswell L. Herbert Roy Herbert J. Glasson E. J. Herbert V. East L. Enright Mesdames V. Nash J Glasson Moses Smith Betty Herbert

Local residents social and health updates across Lithgow and surrounds

A fragmentary society column lists weekend visitors and departures among Nanima Street and Icely Street households in Lithgow. It notes births at Blister Hillman’s hospital, hospital ambulances for appendicitis, and various locals visiting relatives in Parkes Orange Blayney and Sydney.

Max Pound Nanima Street Lithgow

Eugowra Eisteddfod Sees Growing Support and Plans

The Eugowra eisteddfod committee reports strong public support and a successful event. It notes upcoming dates in April or May, a schedule committee to finalize preparations, and the John W. Lees Pty. Ltd. Cup on display for the winning school chair, Bt. Joseph's Eugowra.

Phyliss Evans Forbes John W. Lees Pty. Ltd Bt. Joseph's Eugowra John W. Lees Ltd

Birthday Party Honors Max Millard and Gay Morgan

A Tuesday afternoon birthday party celebrated Max Millard and Gay Morgan. Guests enjoyed two cakes marked Pop Eye and Olly Ol with candles, noisy games, and colorful caps. Gay and Max received many presents and telegrams while thanking guests after cake and songs.

Max Millard Gay Morgan Max Gay Uccrss

Wool sales loom as Sydney opens 1949 season

The Australian wool selling season begins in Sydney on the 30th, with 88 000 lots dated for auction through September. About 6000 bales go at the Jet Inn, and sales move to Brisbane September 13 to 16 before a Sydney second series from September 27. Early catalogues feature Worth-Western and Meg Western clips, signaling strong competition for heavy, burr y and other wools.

Versoua Sydney Brisbane London Saa A Lad

Golf Notes at Hurcum Highlight Members and Country Week

Golf notes report strong performances at Hurcum with Mulligan and Minas in the thirties, several players near the 30 mark, and a Stapleford handicap event on Saturday. The Country Week programme is outlined with events from September 29 to 24 including country championships and district matches across 18 holes.

Hurcum F. Mulligan A. Minas Stapleford W. D. Wrode Pointe EK. Webster Manidra Pengilly Brothers Jack Ted C. L. Dougton Allan Peacock Cowra Matcbeay Almpust Associates

Farmers and Tractor Association Meeting Notes

The Eu powra branch held its monthly meeting to seek data on tractor orders and out of service units. Members plan to present a case to government for increased supplies and protest the 1/ per lb rabbit levy as prices fall.

Eupowra Farmers and Lrter ‘Association Thias Association

Boree Shire adopts long term concrete causeway plan

Boree Shire Council moves to build concrete causeways rather than repair dirt culverts as a long range policy. The plan was pushed by Councillor R A Brown after engineer J J Mathews presented drawings, with subsidy sought for rural electricity lines and bridge connections between Canowindra and Burdett. Mathews resigns to join Joint Commission board, new engineer to be found. Shire electors lists available for inspection August at Eugowra Court House amid ongoing rabbit destruction work in Bulimore Eugowra and Goolagong areas.

Boree R. A. Brown J. J. Mathews Subal Electricity Boree Council Electricity Authority of N.S. Wales C. D Canowindra Burdett Soreongwesr Na J. Mathews Boreeghire Council Mathews Com Board Rowe Eugowra Court

Scratch Team Upholds Narrow Win Over Cuda

Sunday contest saw Scratch Team defeat Cuda 7 nil as Kelvin Cheney kicked a first half penalty and Sparkes flashed with the ball. Locals held firm to weather the expected surge from the visiting side.

Cuda Beavers Eugonrs Nail Kelvin Cheney Cudal Sparkes

Benefit Dance in Aria Raises 30 Pounds for Max Douglas

A benefit dance at the School of Aria on Saturday night drew a large Forbes crowd and featured the Tone Kings. The event raised 30 pounds for Max Douglas and covered all medical expenses, with thanks extended to all who helped.

Schoo Aria Man Douglas Forbes Tone Kings Max Douglas Argangers

Gift Land For C W A Rest Room

The C W A monthly meeting at the School of Arts observed a moment of silence for the treasurer and Mrs Parr’s mother. The J W Lees family donated land for a rest room, and thanks were extended to the Lees family. International Day on September 10 will feature a joint rest room fundraiser with members urged to support.

C.W.A School of Arts Hurford Parr J. W. Lees Lees

Shire Engineer Application Deadline at Cudal Council

Shire of Boree invites applications for the position of Shire Engineer with a salary of 2968 per annum. Applications must be received by August 4 and be addressed to the Shire at Council Chambers Cudal. Also listed: O.W.A Younger Set Dance August 21 to aid Baby Clinic at School of Arts Eugowra with admission 2/-. Church services at St Matthew's Zugowra and related schedule.

O.W.A. Younger Baby Clinic School OF Arts Eugowr4

John Deere Model D Tractor with steel wheels for sale

John Deere Model D tractor in good order with steel wheels, priced at 300. Contact R. A. Douglas in Eugowra by phone 24 hours a day or night.

John Deere R. A. Douglas Eugowra

Visiting Optician Appointment Made at Newsagency

A morning visiting optician appointment was arranged for the day and tied to the Bugenrs Newsagency location as the meeting point.

Bugenrs

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