12 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented notice appears to offer holiday guidance to Forbes residents, mentioning times and people but with extensive garble. It references individuals and locations in a cluttered mix, making the core advisory unclear.
Printed and published by Jack Guthrie Taylor of Clancet Street Forbes for The Forbes Newspaper Company Limited at the company office Lachlan Street Forbes.
Instructions suggest wiping tan areas with warm water and a small amount of washing soda dissolved. Allow to dry, then clean with ordinary ash. Warns that the tan will fade through this process.
The wedding took place at Goolagong Church with Miss May Haydon in ivory satin and a tulle veil, escorted by her cousin. The bridegroom was Mr Reg Crowe best man, Father Leonard officiated, and Mrs Walsh played the organ. After the ceremony, guests gathered at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Marengo for their honeymoon.
A local wedding with Mr Wy Chulhler and Rev Tho G. Matheny presiding. The bride, supported by her brother Mr fe. Giathie, wore a blue gown with a cowl neck and embroidered veil. Attendants included Miss Phytlia eutliler and Mrs. Laltne, with bouquets of mule cal and delphin ijn. The groom wore a navy suit as guests observed the ceremony at the Tal tee pecurvent residence.
A fragmented ceremonial report covers Hodges-Constable’s wedding, with details on attire and family roles, followed by a lengthy public discussion on electricity expansion and transmission plans for the Lachlan Valley. Local representatives from Shire and Municipally groups push the case for extended lines and a new high voltage route to Canowindra and beyond.
A large Grenfell council session, chaired by A Jaman, adjourned after outlining plans to petition the Government for a Grenfell to Forbes railway extension. Delegates from Grenfell and Forbes promised strong regional support, with a follow up meeting set for February 18 including the Develop ment League to marshal organized backing and coordinate action.
The Lachlan River water conservation project near Forbes progresses with a large weir planned below Forbes and river channels to be extended southward. Engineering surveyor W Connell and a four man team have worked seven months between Goolagong and Forbes with a detour at North Bangaroo, aiming to finish in about six weeks. After Forbes, the party will move to Lake Carcilliga to consider raising the weir and augmenting supply from the Wyangala Dam.
The Forbes P.P. Board advanced a stage in transferring public watering places from Jemlong Goobang and Wedding shires. Goobang Council Parkes accepted 221000 for the public watering places, with earlier tank and waste contributions by other councils. The deal includes pay terms from 1997 and adjustments for February payments, while related land acquisitions and reserves proceed under departmental review.
The report describes wool sale prices and terms including top price for AAA quality of JVI HALA with shipments from the Federal Territory. It also recounts a wedding reception with Claude Conntebin and others, noting attire and decor, and that the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon to Manly.
Forbes Cricket Club returns to the field for the Kelly Cup clash with Engowrn as the season heats up. Eugowra began with Cup possession but Med Creek briefly led before Rueowrm recaptured the name, leaving Forbes rested for the next bout. Entourage details list Forbes players J. Lawfeapt, J. Nixon, Paddison, W. Cowderoy, L Logue, J. Chandler, M. Roche, Ro Dickenson, J. Smith, J. Shirvington, A. Barton, A. Howler, with transport arranged for an 8:90 a.m. departure.
A regional meeting discussed the proposed railway line extension to Grenfell and its impact on local prosperity. Attendees weighed whether the project would bring growth, noting Temora as a contrast and considering funding from the Department. Debate centered on potential profits, population, and overall regional benefit. The gathering adjourned to reconvene with delegates from Forbes.
A fragmented OCR fragment notes results and passes for Misa Lorna Parker with coded pathway entries. The text mentions locations LA GA and numbers 328 236, plus an omitted section suggesting a science pass in a sequence.
A gathering at the home of D J Pratta in Caragabal bid farewell to Mr J Penman who is transferred to Griffith. Mettlelan, Benets and Alldues spoke on his cricket and golf contributions. The event was supported by Tennie Chat meth pe, Mr Pratt surveyed the crowd, and Mr McKeona of the local bank thanked sponsors.
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