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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1941

Page

7

Quandialla District Soldier Killed in Libyan Action

Quandialla district reports the death of a local soldier in Libya with sympathy from the community. The piece notes his bravery in combat and extends condolences to his relatives.

Drought Losses and Fodder Schemes Highlight Stock Costs

A fragmented report notes drought losses impacting sheep farming and outlines fodder conservation schemes. It references Sir Earle Page and concerns about costs for moving stock and pasturing, with mentions of survey work and economic strain on farms.

Marie Judd N.O.W Agterminn Elf

Bedgerabong Social Note and Amateur Concert Report

Weather mild for January heat breaks after Bundy shower as Bedgerabong hosts a busy week. Race Club committee notes include boxing day balance of £28 14 7 and thanks to the secretary and volunteers. amateur concert at the hall draws large attendance with a long programme of songs recitations and dances ending with a dancing supper and thanks to performers.

Bedgerabong Bundy Race Club Mews N McPhillamy O. W. Blewar Ipresident B. Cowel A. EK Macintosh FP. Darcy B. Robinson H. W. Hodges Smith Tie Ping Jenn Stewart BH. McKellar J. Peasley hMieagher and Co Alain Breaden Piercy the Company Stanley Hodges Mr. C. Noakes Bumpathy Company Mr. L. Field South of the Borfer J. C. Piercy Cafe Continental Annie Laurie C Pistey Lee Mutton R. Hodges Bal Bush Bill Mir

Lithgow Laborer Convicted of Assault and Indecency

Wichard Norman Harris, 28, a Lithgow laborer, was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment with hard labor for assaulting a girl under 16 and committing acts of indecency. The judge noted the girl was four years old and remarked the defence cited liquor influence. sentence dated January 38. Harris was taken into custody after sentencing.

Hla Wichard Norman Harris Lithgow Len Dawson

Australia’s champion squatter recalls bush life with humor

In a rambling column the author recounts ten days in the bush, detailing rough encounters with wildlife and livestock, allergic reactions to sheep, and comical misadventures with cows, geese, and geographies. He jokes about future farming handbooks and plans to tour the country promoting “Easy Money” farming ideas.

L mm Beck Iis Lendoyou Australia Towan Bradman Lee Kinder Garten Little Wolf Lewin Almy Noel Coward

Sale of 16000 Station Bred Sheep at Cootamundra

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co Ltd in conjunction with George Thompson & Co of Cootamundra announce a sale of 16000 station bred sheep at Cootamundra on Friday 14 February. About 15000 head are surplus from breeders. 6000 Romney crosses wethers are included. Additional details are advertised elsewhere in this issue.

New Zealand Loand& Ma, Co. Ltd George Thompson & Coy Cootamundra Cootamundira Farmers and Grasiers Co-op.Co. Ltd Sid Bent Thureday Camperdown England Rocervale ATC New England Messrs. Coventry & Co Armidale Wid L Coventry, Bag Picker Bigga Walter Picker Tale Tyto

Personal Items of the Week From Eugowra

Morain fell there over the week end with stormy sanctions noted. Mr B G Newell holidaying in the city. Mr D Boswell has taken up residence at Lithgow. Mrs Borthwick and family return to Melbourne. Miss Patty Ticehurst returned to Bathurst school. Mr Pred Thorncraft moved to Lithgow. Mrs Neich and family back from walkday. Death of Mr Johnson of Orange, sister of Mrs T Hoswell of Oberon Street.

Mperding Melbourne L J. Fuge Jean Nurdeo Agin D. Dougall Brown Croydon Elizabeth Margaret FE. Kelly Parked David Kelly Grenlyn Bimbi Studg John Jones Postmaster-General’s Department Bt. Laurence Convent Galong Mra W. Causer Wah Way Quandiafla Hospital Mra W. Troth Wyolf Belithy Ib Thomphon Tullamore W. Hood Willawn Blue Mountains Eugowra Morain B. G. Newell D. Boswell Reakh Shee Lithgow Borthwick Ami J. W. Lees Hag Gol. Lees Patty Ticehurse Bathurst Pred Thorncraft Neich Sim Ue Ely Johnson Orange T. Hoswell Oberon Street

Western Show Dates Revealed in Frayed Notice

A fragmented OCR item mentions Western Show dates with unclear text and stray phrases. The readable bits reference schedule timing and an event related to a show, but exact names, places, or outcomes are not discernible. The readable content hints at a planned entertainment event with dates yet to be clarified.

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