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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
7
The collection by the Children of Mary in Goolagong led by Mines M Cornwall and Peg Walsh neared completion at 140 with many donations. A Christmas dinner attracted many, the Sisters of Mercy held the lucky number, and the Slaters received numerous congratulatory messages in person and by phone.
Pupils at the local Convent School celebrated the end of the year with a break-up party before closing for vacation. The afternoon featured games and prize donations for several competitions as the pupils marked a happy ending to the term.
The Xmas tree and break-up event Thursday evening at 130 organized by parents and teachers of Public School children drew a large crowd. A real five Santa Claus delighted children as refreshments were served and every child received a gift from the tree. Adults and children alike enjoyed the festive gathering.
Preparations are well advanced for the year end and New Year party to open the new hall on January 26. A 1000 guest capacity is planned with many bookings already made from nearby centers. An exhibition dance by 12 year old Moira Peoples from Sydney adds attraction while the ball’s cost is now put at £3300 and supervised by Harley Morrow Cynowindra.
Mr and Mrs Meogam, Miss M Grant, Miss Una Squire, and others prepare holidays with trips to Goulburn, the City, and Blue Mountains. A poisoning incident left Mr A Jolliffe actor in hospital. Harvest winds, dust storms persist as locals set to celebrate Christmas week.
Friends of Dulce Harding of Bogolong hosted two kitchen teas before her upcoming marriage to Mr Parker Alan of Bogolong. The event featured dancing and cards with music by W McSpadden. The Bogolong Junior Partners presented a salad bowl as a gift to the bride elect.
Aus Queenie Thompson, to wed Mr Childon Mitchell on New Year’s Day, celebrated with a dance hosted by friends at the Hall. Music by Miss J Wright, gifts presented by Geo Renny, and a supper followed by dancing and songs, as Miss Thompson returns from Sydney after two years.
A bush fire broke out on the property of Mr. J. P. Male at Cowra Road on Friday last but caused minimal damage, restricting loss to a few acres of grass. A wind shift aided fighters, and the blaze was quickly brought under control.
Goolagong won the Brown Cup from Red Creek on Sunday by a margin of 196 runs. L Picker top-scored with 60 runs and Woodbridge led the bowlers with seven wickets for 26 runs.
Garema Wed Garema Hall overflowed as the local Branch of the Parents and Citizens Association held its annual Xmas tree and dance for children at the public school. Father Xmas Mr Norman Davie arrived with gifts from the decorated tree. Each child received a book, and the teacher Mr M Gadd received a cigarette folder from the association. Supper followed as Mathias orchestra accompanied dancing led by MLC Mr 8 Mathias.
All Permizgan wonon oF Pin on Burrawang South la hereby cancelled from this date. Trespassers will be prosecuted without respect to persons signed T. A. FIELD LTD.
A damaged OCR item lists John Meagher Ltd and Knapton's Pharmacy and requests a Free Booklet. The fragmentary text suggests a promotional note or advertisement from a local business network with unclear dates or contact details.
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