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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1946

Page

6

Plans for New Chambers and Rural Electrification

Eugowra district shire meetings discuss extending Baree chambers and electifying rural areas. Mr R J Mathews as new engineer given support. Davey to survey Canowindra Cargo district lines and pursue a loan plan. housing scheme planned for Canowindra with Canowindra Chamber of Commerce and Housing Commission involvement.

Gouneil R. J. Mathown pCr L. G. Noble Mathews G. R. Beattie Baree Marahiall Bembahell Counall Courney Deciseu Cadel Canowindra G. Davey Fepert Council Davey Corncil Rura L. O. Noble Chas McCarron Bores Shire Dr. McCarron Tt Wat Oleo Orange Municipal Council

Carter Ashcroft wedding at St John’s Orange

Miss Letty Amelia Ashcroft wed Leonard James Carter at St John’s Presbyterian Orange. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with tulle veil and orange blossoms. groom’s best man was A J Carter of Marrickville. Reception at Masonic Hall. guests from Parkes Canowindra Sydney Eugowra.

St. John's Presbyterian Church Orange Torrance Letty Amelia Ashcroft Mira A. J. Ashcroft Gardinar Road Momiel Leonard James Carter Mire W. J. Carter Marricksville Chantilly Jace Oraniye Cecil Bruner Miz Peggy Brown Canowindra Bride Clare Blech Eugowin A. J. Carter Marrickville Masonic Hall Tor- Trnce Ernne W. J. Jones Sydney Burrogorang Valley Miles V. O'Neil Parkes Eugowra Mire. Matheson Charlton J. Charl‘an

Cricketers of the Past Highlight Local Field Memories

A retrospective on former players and matches in Eugowra and nearby clubs. The piece recalls Jim Held’s all round prowess, praise from Dr Garner for the late Gaggin Just, and the era of neutral umpires aiding Grinsted Cup campaigns. It notes strong support and balanced competition as rainfall steadies the season.

Arca Jim Held Eugowre Jim Rel Melbourne Feld Porbea Bugowro Town di T Garner Cowra Gaggin Ns.w Bor Bir

GOOLAGONG Rainfall Up to Three Inches

The district received rainfall from 2 to 3 inches on Friday easing water scarcity. A Grenfell cricket team visited for a locals match won by the locals. Mrs Boland and family vacationing in Orange. Private H Kelly on leave awaiting discharge. Townend, Gosper, and Sener Ayoayiee memorial notices noted by families.

Googlagong Turalay Grenfell Mire Boland Father Keatingla Goulburn Jim Benthae Ee Vincent's Hospital B. Riley Pte H. Kelly J. Coady Canowindra W. Riley Ita Council Chambera Cudal_ Ying

Visiting Optician Wanted to Mu

An advertisement seeks a visiting optician to travel with a clean, soft hag s. The notice references the Advocate Office and lists compensation per pound.

Holidaying people and visitors in the seaside town

A long list of locals and visitors enjoy holidays and leave in the seaside village. Names include Leo Agustin Bruce Croucher Jean Barnes G Spalding Ray Smith L Casey F Cheney Clare Blach N Vandeleur Nelch J Norris and Ken Greenhilch among others. Many travel to Sydney Leura Blayney Orange Melbourne and Manly while hospital visits and discharges are noted and readers send well wishes for recovery.

Leo Agustin Bruce Croucher Coogee Jean Barnes Leura G. Spalding Fort Tore Mir Col. Lees Carlton Mm. J. Quicliffe Ted Adams Geveral A. Cornish G. Morgan Grange Road Sydney A Burrell Tamworth Eugowra Gordon Jenn Ean Manly Hame Mia Don Menzies Bruse

Farewell for Church of England Men’s Club member Crapp

On Tuesday the Church of England Men’s Club farewelled member Mr Crapp and his wife. The Crapps were honored with a bouquet and a poem by Mr W Mowrow Crappy. Community singing and light entertainment followed led by Mr A Millard with You Are My Heart’s Delight. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne after a substantial supper.

Church of England Men's Club Crapp W. Mowrow G. Weston

Obituary for Mrs J P Griffiths of Bathurst and Eugowra

Mrs J B Griffiths born in Bathurst in 18m, married in Bathurst Cathedral, lived in Lithgow, then Tongong and Eugowra mountain home. Survived by three children, Alma Little, Hayden Griffiths, and a daughter deceased, plus a brother Herbert of Bathurst.

J. B. Griffiths Bathurst Lithgow Tongong Eugotra Pscoweed Griffiths Alma W. Little

Saleyard ratings and parading contestants noted

A fragmentary report mentions ladies in charge and tens of saleyard participants with ins and mounted displays. The text references the fourth inspection and setting, with ratings noted as part of the event.

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