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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

7

Eugowra Pre-Wedding Party and Regional Sports News

The Eugowra district hosts a mower sports meeting for patriotic causes on the coming week, weather permitting. A pre wedding party for Doreen Mallick and Clyde Dougie, and Lorimer Morton and Sen Hickey, unfolds at the School of Arts with gifts for both brides. Local golf and associates poll results crown Marge Cestigian winner, Parkes runner up, while Mrs Hurcum visits from Oberon. School staff, visitors, and births are noted with communal updates and improvements.

Auvrattaman Cl Deuglan Bee Alk Cave Melbourne Mise Doreen Mallick Aircrifteman Clyde Dougie Mia Lorimer Morton Sen. Hickey School of Arta Bugoers Harold Douglas Associates Mix Marge Cestigian Hurcum Paull Parkes L. K. Douglas Oberon Sweet D. Davoran Eugowre

Keeping the home fires burning ad for Aunt Mary's baking powder

Housewives tighten budgets as many men enlist. The ad promotes Aunt Mary's cream of tartar baking powder as economical and essential for good baking. It touts a parchment seal under the lid and offers a surprise packet from Tillock & Co Ltd in exchange for stationery and forms.

Aunt Mary Berne BO Tillock & Co. Pty. Ltd Kent Liverpool Streets Ney

Quandialla Soldier Farewelled and district notices

A Quandialla farewell event for a local soldier drew a large crowd with speeches from community members and organizations. The gathering honored the departing deacon and presented gifts including a pocket wallet and wine. The report also notes a hospital admission, births, marriages, and various local residents' leaves, travels, recoveries, and school holidays in the Quandialla area.

Prize Winner At Jemalong Sports Prize

Ticket No. 63 held by Mrs. Biggs won the winning number in the competition for £1 at Jemalong Sports.

Jemalong Sports

Dry Conditions Persist at Bedgerabong Community Event

The Bedgerabong area endures dry weather with dust clouds and depleted water supplies. light rains Monday failed to fully ease conditions. The Country Queen dance Friday night drew attendees despite limited turnout, with prizes awarded to Nell Hodges and D Constante. Community plans include house parties and gatherings at the Bedgerabong sports ground, while local students A Laurie Feasley and Bill Feasley excelled in their studies.

Conseil Pepind

Wool report details weekly wool sales and quality shifts

The Advocate outlines a week of wool appraisements across the North Western Central Western and Far West plains. It notes surprisingly strong growth in high quality top-making wools from districts including Walgett Coonamble Moree Cobar Bourke Warren and Gunnedah, while lower grades show shorter staple length some thinning and more dust but not to the extent feared. Leading prices and selections from brokers such as Spilsbury Scottis Australian Co. and British Australian Co. are listed with various ether lots and measurements. Continuous comparison to last season attributes variances to clip quality rather than appraisal method.

Schute, Bell, Badgery Lumbk Ltd Central-Western Far West Walgett Coonamble Moree Cobar Bourke Warren Gunnedah Ohio United States Great Britain United State Carma Australis Japan Aamgon Weston Dalek Thaly United Kingd Ministry of Supply Ari Sydney

World wool prices and wartime demand trends

World open wool trends show stronger prices for merino types amid wartime demand shifts. US and UK buyers, plus Australia and Japan, seek heavy wool to equip wartime needs, with civilian clothing resuming later. Merino supply expectations hinge on Continent demand and postwar civilian use.

Caragabal Comforts Fund Effort Draws Local Support

Community fund event at Caragabal organized by residents raised morale and featured dancing and prizes. Local figures including Mr and Mrs Oliver and Daphne Clarke attended, with plans for a future gathering at Grenfell and updates on the weather forecast for the weekend.

Cardinals Ladies Hockey Notes Defeat Orange in Sunday Match

The Cardinals Ladies' Hockey Loan team defeated Orange by two goals on Sunday. Notable scorers include J Curry for Farber and N Reynolds. Outstanding players included O Perry B H Martyn and P Field while T Laurence J Townswell and J Christian starred for the Orange. Referees were Wo McMillan and Newton Cordials.

Cardinals Orange Urbean Forbes D. Kelly J. Curry Farber N. Reynolds O Perry BH Martyn P Field T Laurence J. Townswell J. Christian Orange Wo McMillan Newton Condobolia How

Golf Annual Tie Promised At Forbes Club Next Sunday

The annual match between the presiding president and the captain of Forbes Golf Club is set for next Sunday afternoon. A follow up tip event with a driver is planned, adding interest to the day’s activities.

Aw Preddent Forbes Golf Club

Garema Red Cross Party at Huppate Home

A large gathering on August 23 hosted by Mr and Mrs Huppate featured euchre and games with about forty players. Prizes went to W Puller and Sty. a supper cloth was won by Bertie Bowler. a sheep donated by Mr Hup pals went to Drabach. The event raised £134 for the Red Cross and closed with thanks to organizers and hosts.

Darema Prise W. Puller Die Sty Mins Wilson Bertie Bowler Huppals Wo Drabach Mdintaht Mesdames Merritt Hupjails Davie Poster Drabsch Boam O Brabel No Divine Huppate God

Fat sheep sale at Forbes reports strong demand and dearer prices

Edward Weaver & Co and Farmers & Grassers Co op Ltd report yarding about 2090 fat sheep and lambs at Forbes. Prime sackers and suckers move up with several drafts showing the dry spell effect. ox buyers from Sydney attend as local butchers trade. Next sale set for Porches on Tuesday 18th September.

Edward Weaver & Co Forbes Farmers & Grassers’ Coop. Co. Ltd Bydmey Ametioneers Forbes Inez Toomlay Sydney

Forbes Sheep Sale At Forbes Auction Of 4000 Head

The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co and W K Garnsey report a Forbes sale on Tuesday 27 August selling about 3500 fat sheep and lambs. Prices eased for grown ewes while prime suckers rose. firm across other classes with many metropolitan buyers. Notable sales included various suckers and lambs to multiple vendors. next sale scheduled for September 10.

Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd Sydney W. K. Garnsey, Senr, Pty., Ltd Forbes Landance Bauer BH. F. Bwoaney W. B Black H. H. Anurpby F. G. T. Allison W. J. Collite Herb. Hodges W. T. Grinter W. Dark E. J. KR. Baynes R. W. Coward R. E. Edwards D. Miller Bons B. Priddie Wethore Barry Priddie J. Melaon F. 0. Miles D. G. Shannon & Son GO. H. Orith Constable T. H. Bray E OG Jones J.tanswell R. Johnson

Japanese envoy aims to improve Anglo Japanese ties

The Japanese Ambassador in London Mr Shigamatsu said his mission seeks a solid understanding with Britain and that Tokyo is anxious to strengthen relations. He noted the recall of Japanese diplomats to Tokyo does not signal a policy change. Meanwhile the Consul General in New Zealand Mr Suma was recalled to Tokyo.

London Shigamatsu Ton Tomas

Barraclough Optometrists Visit Forbes Hotel

H A Barraclough Pty Ltd Optometrists and Opticians at 385 George Street Sydney announce a nest visit to Forbes on Wednesday 25th September from dawn to early afternoon at the Van den Berg Hotel. The firm has visited Forbes regularly for over forty years, guided by Mr R J Gregg FLO.

H.A. Barraclough, Pty.Ltd George Street Sydney Forbes Vandenberg Hotel R. J. Gregg

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