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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
7
Eugowra meeting discussed bulkhead construction at Eugowra and a Department request for wheat growers to supply labor. Mr Herbert was asked to contact the Department via the local member and received a reply from Minister for Agriculture E. A. Grimham stating attention will be given and further advice forthcoming.
Clair Catherine Woodgate of Eugowra to Clive Henry Hoswell, eldest son of Eugowra residents Mr. and Mrs. J H Hoswell. The column also notes numerous local family updates including health news, travel, visitors, holiday visits, and minor accidents among residents such as Henry Dixon’s ankle injury and various relatives in and around Eugowra during the Christmas period.
Death reported in Goolagong on December 5 from Mrs M Walsh wife of the late Maurice Walsh age about ninety years. She was a daughter of the late Richard Barnes of Loggielde Station Dalgety educated at Sabiano Benedictine Convent. Survived by son Maurio and daughter Nora and several grandchildren. Funeral held in Gowra with large attendance and prayers at Malachy’s Church.
The CW A annual meeting drew a large attendance with Mrs Dart presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Beddie from Forbes branch and Miss Martin from the Younger Set of N W W spoke after the national anthem. A year’s reports praised work at the hospital and branch activities.
Red Cross Tir monthly meeting held at the School of Arte of Teommber. President Hutler and other officers present. weather kept members away. A dance was held. Euchre prizes offered for the winners. Delegates Mrs Hurtard and Mrs McArthur elected to the conference. Donations received from several ladies with receipts issued. A plan to send clothing and magazines to headquarters was approved.
Shire of Boree council meeting held December 16 1947 adopted the estimates of income and expenditure for the year 1948 in accordance with the Local Government Act.
Torrential falls disrupted operations at Eugowra farms delaying harvests on Tulloongro. A well known local farmer reported heavy rain causing delays and stray cattle complicating efforts. Farmers hope for dry weather to resume stripping and avoid further losses.
The St Josephs Cane annual breakup and Christmas tree featured a toy laden event with Santa Claus arrival greeted by cheering children. A senior choir performance impressed parents, with infants also showcasing choruses and soloists. An afternoon tea followed as children enjoyed a party under willow trees.
Our correspondent thanks helpers from Eugowra for gathering news from the district and hopes they continue the work when Mr. Ron Douglas takes over in January Tot.
For sale 5320 acres freehold Bland country with splendid home good outbuildings heavy growing well watered and fenced 800 acres registered wheat growing 3200 acres cleared asking price £510 R A Douglas Eugowra. IMORIAM SC00TT memory of Helen Scott who died 2 December 1044 at rest inserted by family Pete Stevia Rita and Nell Eugowra Crawlin Forbes. Church services notice for St Matthew's Eugowra and Gooloogong Christmas week schedule with Holy Communion Evensong and Christmas Day services.
Local manager reports severe weather disrupts wheat reception at the silo this year. Rain has caused notable deterioration in grain samples and hindered loading operations.
A manager warns that Persoha will prosecute any removal of firewood or interference with stock in the Talla alle and Gerap na paddocks. The notice targets trespass and potential legal action.
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