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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1934
Page
7
The Queen Competition will be staged on Friday with a dance at the Slimbridge ball. On March 2 a large meeting is set for Bedgerabong Hall with moderate entry prices and a request to bring some item. Proceeds will benefit Forbes District Hospital.
A pleasant farewell event for Mr Sam Barlow was held at the Bogan Gate Mall on Friday. Friends praised his six years in the drapery department at Black’s store. Speeches by Mr Walter Chew and others highlighted his character. A pipe gift from Mr Jock McKeone hinted at affection, while musical renditions and a step dance filled the evening. Barlow plans to join his wife and family in the city, leaving town on Monday.
J E Donnelly of Hillview entered a pig enclosure to adjust a trough. An aggressive boar charged him, knocking him over. He retained the iron bar and drove the animal back. He suffered a severe bite to the left thigh and was treated by Dr. Pearlman in Tullamore. Wr Connelly is recovering on crutches.
Several local children have suffered kerosene ingestion with one infant still recovering. Reports note many similar cases recently. Miss Lily Jones returns home after long hospital care, while Grace Butler rests at Grenfell Post Office. George Warren lost an eye when wire pierced it weeks ago. Mrs Aylen and her companion are vacationing in Sydney.
Wednesday reports travellers and hospital stays. Mr Hillary Brady remains an inmate at Nuree Priest fey’a private hospital while Mr Tom Fisk recovers in hospital. Mr Ted Connery has returned home from Sydney hospital after months away. The late W J Magill estate plans a 500 guest clearing sale next Wednesday. Hallway Hotel changes hands with licensee A J Martin selling to Mr Habe of Sydney. new proprietor to take over on March 7.
General rains fell at Bogan Gate over the weekend with 129 to 250 points recorded in various parts. Sunday afternoon 140 points fell in ten minutes. Creeks and lagoons overflowed due to the downpour.
Weather spoiled a planned cricket visit by Manudra to Sugowra on Sunday, allowing only partial access to the Way.
Wednesday Mrs. H. J. Langford was confined to her bed this week suffering with ptomaine poisoning. Nurse Win Wilson holidays with her parents there. Mr Aub Hoswell has been confined to his bed suffering with a chill.
A weekend spell of heavy rain swept through the area causing disruption. Officials reported rainfall around the city as crews assessed weather impacts on local infrastructure and daily routines.
Mr. Hore, the purchaser of part of the area, drilled to a depth of eight hundred feet but found no water. Gensfal io Gnding among the project’s notes remains unclear.
A public send off for Mrs W J Magill of Arapites Bogan Gate was held last Saturday night with hall packed. Speakers praised her long local service and charity work while planning her move to Parkes. Gifts presented included a travelling case and a writing case as the dance continued.
Rain began last Saturday and inches were noted as pastures respond though dull. A proposed cricket match between Yarrabandal and Burmwatti was canceled due to inquest duties of Eden Loskie. Constable is spending days with her brother and wife at Durrewepg.
Torrential rainfall Sunday and Saturday latest deluge caused 2 to 4 inch totals damaging fences roads and the railway line between Evgowra and Goola B00. Canowin ura Road watershed cited as a growing menace prompting calls to extend the viaduct. Bonnie Dell and Forbas Road suffered heavy flooding delaying traffic.
Weather report notes beneficial rain during the week end boosts farming prospects at Lucerne. Registrations show readings from 150 to 190 points, indicating improved soil moisture. A fine growth of young grasses and herbage is observed, promising better ground conditions for prospective operations.
A gift evening hosted for Mr and Mrs Percy Rout last Saturday week drew about twenty friends. Mrs Rout was the recipient of a very large collection ofcontal presents.
The Country Women’s Association gains a generous gift from Hubert Pitt and his wife. They present their Wentworth Falls home Koobah a 48 acre property with a stately homestead gardens and charity access. Purpose for Koobah yet to be decided.
Hedgerabong hosted a combined church and presbyterian Harvest Thankselving Service with ministers J Ho Cailtetto and Archdeacon FP Weston. A late auction of donated goods, a dance, and stalls boosted profit to about £40, with Mrs Noakes and Mr Alexander running the cool drink stall and Hodges sisters entertaining crowds.
A large public meeting in Eugowra accepted a plan to set up a five member Town Improvement Advisory Committee. The Bores Gale Council will soon ballot ratepayers to elect or appoint members as part of the improvement effort.
The Condobolin Colla weathered the weekend fire delays and could not complete the return cricket match with Mabong. Officials hope to reschedule later in the season.
A weekend of heavy rainfall revived the district with strong local moisture. Fresh young growth appears across fields and paddocks, signaling a favorable start to the new season amid improved soil conditions. The weather brought relief after a period of dryness, easing nerves and boosting pastures and crops.
J O Firien of Burrawang Forbes plans to depart March 1 for a new role in the Goulburn district. He will stay a few days with friends in Tumut before moving. A long time Yarrabanda resident, he is described as a live wire and will be missed as a correspondent for The Advocate and Western Law.
Mr H and Henley of Bassett Downs Cow, Ta, tour New Zealand praising superphosphate benefits on pasture. They plan to treat hundreds of acres next year, noting cows and sheep coexist to control rank growth and sustain feed. Henley believes dairy prices will rebound and Lachlan Valley will become a leading dairying region in Australia.
Auditors Mars Dawson and Heath proposed forming a company to complete Parkes town baths under the relief scheme. On completion the baths would be taken over by the council, indemnifying against losses and paying £268 annually for 20 years, covering interest and principal and potentially clearing the debt in 39 years.
Authorities announce stringent action against trespassers with resolve to prosecute to the fullest extent. No further details on case, location, or officials provided in the fragment.
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