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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
7
An August 16 show committee meeting approved several resolutions including payment of secretary, luncheon provisions for up to 60 persons, improvements to the pavilion, and exclusions from a local committee. It also authorized a luncheon thank you for staff and directed advertising for an amplifier project.
A late night wedding celebration details a ceremony with gifts, greetings, and attire as family and friends honor the couple. Mr. Jack Gallagher responds to the event with best wishes observed by local newspaper coverage and community figures.
Weather remains cool at night while daytime warmth draws cricket chatter. Goolagong hopes to join the Reid Smith competition at Cow, with teams forming and early field arrangements planned. locals anticipate a lively tennis ball and a busy social week.
A early 20th century letter discusses the Wheat Plan with references to union delegates, farmer representatives, and the Australian government. It notes tensions over funding, price expectations, and alleged misconduct while urging restraint and legal resolution before selling wheat at any price.
A local appeal announced a fundraising effort for the Younger Art through an event on polling day. A committee of three will organize collections, with Mrs. Norrie and Mrs. Evans backing the drive and Miss Ida Shite and Miss Clare Riswh leading cinema plans for Lie Japped. Attending speakers include Lorna Byrne and Mrs. Wilson, president of the Western group of the CWA.
A flood of parish notices and family news from Eugowra covers school holidays and visits by residents and relatives. Local residents Murma Murra, Cheney, Woodward, and Barnes are among those mentioned with outings to Sydney, Bathurst, and Forbes.
A detailed wedding notice reports August 24 nuptials for Jie Marie Chatman and Avery Gallagher. The ceremony featured Ava Maria during signing, with Kath Thorncraft and Miss Marla Chaney among attendants. The reception followed with Mrs Chatman in navy and Myr Gallagher in black crepe. couple to reside in Sydney.
In a dull opening half the Cidal player McCarthy ran for a score and Guerin held nil. The second half saw Hoewell Teehuret Chatman Ko Boswell none, Carmen start two goals as Cudal led Rupowra 16 in a rough but clean game.
The deceased, a 97 year old resident of the Gillamorl district for 30 years, passed away near Cancwine Ora on Aug 2. Survived by husband, four sons Gam Arthur Percy and George, two daughters Lillian Margaret and Aloe Miny, one grandchild and one great grandchild. Services held at Methodist church with Rev. Mr. YtoLachian officiating. heartfelt condolences to bereaved relatives.
Brilliant sunshine lit a regional hockey day with Eugowra, Bathurst, Forbes and Parkes in multiple divisions. Bathurst claimed men’s and ladies events while Eugowra advanced to key matches, narrowly losing to Forbes and beating South Forbes in an energetic, well contested program.
Readable fragments show singles and ladies doubles results with players such as Wollaimett Toohey Grangden and Collite. The report lists set scores and notes an upcoming Pugowra vs Bandon tie with named players for both men and women.
The final championship matches ran over 44 holes with RB and Chosel clinching at 169. Runners up were W Douglas and L Niven. The note mentions Scottish players and a Johnny Wiker Cup event with tables of handicaps and upcoming matches. It also covers weekend social golf, attire, and post-round assessments including prize winners Mrs Millet and AL McLishan.
An old advertisement touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as a cheap quick relief for coughing cold and flu symptoms. It claims you can make a pint by diluting a bottle with sweetened water and suggests benefits for bronchitis and croup.
In loving memory of Cracken Dwyer, husband of the family, with church notices on Jol and Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Evensong at St Luke’s, and Sunday School timings. The message thanks city and country friends for kindness during Dwyer’s recent illness. misread text limits full details.
An appeal requests clothing donations for overseas relief as per the Australian Council for CURA in the Southwest Pacific Area UN authority. Donations can be left at listed collection centers including Canowindra WA, Roots Eugowm-Conmmercal Bank, Munildra Mr. Benton’s Office, Outlet and Chesartian's Creek, Baby Health Centre, and Noble Poultry Shire.
Auction note lists Wheat and Sheep Cour t Albeo Tron with sale details. Prices and exact items are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate farm assets including grain and livestock offered for purchase.
The notice outlines R A Douglas plans for road and bridge works in Eugowra Shire including reinforced concrete diversions and pavements. It lists locations such as Jollowlae works and Bligowra park, with contract terms, site hours, and submission details at the Shire Office Curtat and the District Prine Roads Office.
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