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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
3
The local Post Office moved to a new office beside the Log Cabin, built by Mr HH Heavener and leased by the Postal Department. The round-barked timber exterior matches the surroundings while the interior includes a general office, public space, and a modern telephone exchange with a soundproof booth for private calls.
Rain and storms affected farming operations across Goolagong and Monwonga. Registrations varied with about 40 points reported. harvesting delayed but farmers expect progress before Christmas. Rain replenished household water and lucerne plots though some crops underperformed. cooling conditions and storms disrupted strippings, but grain quality largely held up.
In a rain disrupted start at Bedgerabong, Crawlin posted 182 after Grawlin top scored. Bedgerabong faltered early to 14 for four as Constable and Hodges bowled well. Later contributions from Wilcockson and Ruge steadied Crawlin, while Hodges and others shared wickets as play paused by rain.
At Lie Quatdialla Police Court week prior, George Sinclair faced a charge for failing to produce a sheep permit on demand with his droving duties. He claimed the agent arranged it. Judge Gruggeon stressed permits with accurate sheep descriptions to prevent misplacement during transport to sales. Also heard were charges against Charles Alan Herring and Seed A Ane 2/8 for unregistered vehicles, and John Thomas Hope fined for storing inflammables on unregistered premises. Trustees of Bimbi Common appeared in related Commons Regulations Act cases with Mrs. Mabel Waters and G. Gil- in attendance.
A young laborer James Culgan from Crookwell was crushed to death at Thuddungra when he fell from a lorry carrying wheat. Henry Stephenson drove the truck from L Hunter's property. Culgan, 20, died instantly. The body was sent to Young and Crookwell for burial.
State schools will break up for the long mid summer vacation on December 16. A statewide series of railway excursions runs from and to all parts of the country with at least one service from each station. Return tickets valid for two months and sleeping berths will be available. The text notes insufficient data for Gilchrist and Stanham cases.
Miss Mavis Andersen nears hospital discharge after influenza recovery. In a district-wide note, births, travel for medical exams, marriages, and family updates fill the week. Notables include Miss Hadley’s Dubbo wedding, Mrs. Hurcum at her father’s bedside, and Sister Mary Jur Limi’s passing.
A Grenfell revue company performed last Friday night providing entertainment and supper by local volunteers. Proceeds totaling 28 were raised for the Progress Association to fund electrical lighting for the local swimming pool, a hoped for community asset. The Log Cabin was lent by Mr Heavener and Mr Geo Marshall oversaw arrangements, with voluntary dance music and late dancing.
Inclement weather forces abandonment of sport at Caragabal on Sunday. A terrific storm with thunder and vivid lightning swept over the town, followed by scattered rain. Next Sunday two local cricket teams will play Eureka at Caragabal and Shannon Cup at Greenethorpe, with selected players listed for each side.
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