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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1935
Page
7
New construction in Quandialla details a residence and surgery for Dr. W. B. M. Blamey. The building by Mr. Haddock, a contractor from Young, is well situated in the town and shows ongoing progress this week.
A weather summary from Quandialla notes a week of unsettled conditions with a dust storm on Thursday afternoon. Temperatures ranged from near 200 degrees initial drops to 0 degrees with light rain totaling 15 points, followed by further heavy rain and cooling to 60 degrees. The weekend continued with more rain storms, totaling about one inch for the week.
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Strollers from Goolagong visited Fairfield last Sunday and lost to 142 June in a friendly game. The report lists players, scores, and bowling figures for both sides, with G Riley and J Hadley among notable performances and several dismissals by b Boland and b Riley. The Advocate ends with an advertisement for office stationery.
The ceremony for laying the foundation stone of the new Church of England building at Goolagong was held with good parishioner attendance. Bishop Horace Crotty officiated, and the service recalled Psalm 127 as the project was blessed for future completion and spiritual purpose.
Last week saw temperatures near a hundred degrees with heavy rainfall and a severe thunderstorm. Rain totals reached 163 points, trees were struck, cattle on Mrs Jas McHoon’s property were killed, and lucerne fats look promising after a period of perfect weather.
At the Weddin Shire Council meeting the Quandialla Farmers and Settlers Association proposal to impose shire rates was unanimously rejected. The secretary cited funding gaps and road needs as reasons and suggested a state government solution, while other sections discussed recreation reserve tenders, kerosene lights, and temporary fences.
Local items report on Constable Wilken’s absence and in charge during his trip to Whleha. Mentions of Quans, McLeod at Moira private hospital, and Air of Glenn for medical treatment. Harvey Hayden’s improvement after hospital care. Community updates include health, visits, and condolences.
Victoria report records the death of Mrs. Southwell wife of Mr H J Bouwth well of this town. The mourners extend sympathy to Mr Southwell and to his two young children during their loss.
Friends of Misa Violet Constable arranged a nic-nac evening on a Thursday night at Bedgerabong before her marriage to Mr. Harry Hebert. The Blue Moon orchestra provided music. At midnight a dainty supper was served. Mr C W Stewart spoke for the guests and wished the bride long life and happiness. Mr Jet gave a presentation of gifts, and Mr Herbert thanked the speakers and guests. The company sang and danced late into the night.
The death of nine year old Master T Pounds, son of Mr and Mrs T Pounds of Bugowra, occurred on Friday. Authorities believe the cause was eating green fruit.
Eugowra cricketers visited Goolagong to contest the Brown Cup but crashed. Mr E Fanham Hoo sold his butchery to Lance Collita of Goolagong. Mesara H A Douglas Wheatley and Wi P J Shine and Ko Rowe and Co of Cowra report a successful clearance sale for Mr James Welsh last Wednesday with horses up to £2 and cattle and sheep sales noted.
Goolagong markets reported lamb prices at Flemington last week with Brock Aabea and new consignments from B. McKen gia reaching 16 1. Weathered from F. Moen ale to 14.
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