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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
6
Weather turns cold after a week of rain boosting grass and crops. A surprise party for Lt Hesgrove's friends drew about 20 couples dancing from evening until early hours with refreshments served after two. Mrs J Webb traveled to Orange to visit her daughter Mrs Hartigan.
Beautiful deadly rain drenched the Goolagong district over the past week with 182 joints registered as affected. Crops show growth, fears eased for the coming season, while local repairs lag. Father Malone led a well attended mission, aiding parish sinners. The Goolagong P A and I Association shows plan for October show, with scheduling and a forthcoming concert July 29 aided by the Jural Presbyterian Church. Fox killings, cold spells, and foxes noted as pests. Racecourse work by Pat Haydon and team aims to ready for the show. Goolagong footballers lost to Eugetowra, with referee dissatisfaction. The Forbes Advocate is available through W. Atwell.
One hundred four points of rain last week. today bleak and cool. The Young Men’s Concert on Thursday evening succeeded, credit to Rev. Mr Nichols for organizing the Young Men’s Club. While excavating near Connells Mine on O’Brien’s Hill, two employees struck a promising reef. The Young O’Brien Mining Company plans a new 100 foot shaft south of the old state, signaling a potential mining boom.
On Sunday last a tournament on New Grenfell Road featured Evergreen players and local competitors in mixed doubles and singles. Scores included several Loxley family entries with partner Miss A Rage and Miss M Loxley achieving several wins, while Read and Curry also posted notable results along with White against Loxley partners.
Following weeks of rain the Trundle district shows strong crop and pasture growth signaling a hopeful season. A meeting of the Po and A Association discussed judges placements for sheep and wool events, plumbing bids, and park improvements while a football match with Togan Gate followers highlighted local sport. A women’s committee prepared for a forthcoming bath tea, while a cinema night and business renovations in Forbes and Trundle promise community funds well spent. An auction sale for James Egan estate drew buyers from Parkes to Tullamore with solid prices across cattle, sheep, and goods. The Forbes Advocate notes the paper is on sale locally.
Local club tennis continued Saturday with a high standard of play. J Stinson stormed past E Peasley to win 22 games after trailing by 15, while C Stewart defeated W Smith 28 to 28. H Swan beat Jack Rodgers by forfeit and later teamed with Rowland in a 40 point set. Ladies final saw Miss E L Nowkes defeat Westure QO and Field ser. The Forbes Advocate confirms circulation over 2000 per week.
The South Wandary debating club held a fortnightly meeting on Friday night July 3 at Mr W T Ridleys residence. The chair was Mr Ridley and speakers presented lively addresses on both sides about abolishing the P P Boards. Next debate topic chosen: which has done more for mankind the printing press or the steam engine.
Weather turns damp and cold with 105 points of rain since last report. Farming and social updates include college students home for Christmas holidays, planned Farmers and Bettlers' Association conference in Sydney, and a village church fair with The Jolly Japan company. Local scenes feature mud in Lachlan Street, completed Coulston buildings, rapid Hogan Gate florale, and skating at the hall on select days. Mr Purcell visits the district after a trip from Canowindra.
Amateur match at Ironbarks on 28th resulted in a Bellevue victory over Ironbarks. Scores list many mixed pairings led by W Seymour and B Reid against Connors and Flinn. multiple results show close margins. The dense, error-prone OCR preserves a long series of score line snippets with names like Reid Chandler Flinn Morrison Seamer and Little across male and missus teams.
Agencies include Mansey Harris Machinery, Butterbuck Bros Oil Engines and Chaff-Cattera Paton Burn s Manures Northern Agsurance Coy. Auction sales conducted in any part of the district.
Rainy spell eases and wintery feel persists with sleety showers. Road work finishes after crews and animals attract attention. Crops flourish but face caterpillars and grubs after rain. Hospital hall preparations for Friday night event proceed amid quiet election mood. River runs shallow for midsummer conditions.
T. A. Goodman saddled harness maker Bogan Gate offers a range of harnesses with honest workmanship. Uses quality leather and guarantees material and craft. Prices described as strictly moderate with a focus on durability and customer satisfaction.
Advertisers target readers as Forbes Advocate claims a guaranteed average weekly circulation exceeding 2000 copies. The notice emphasizes robust reach for ads and the paper’s local presence.
Government veterinary surgeon Mr O Gorman inspected eight horses at Eugowra for certificates. One was defective but the rest appeared satisfactory, with several named horses listed. A lecture on strangles influenza and tetanus followed at the School of Arts, presided by J W Lees.
The next Cinderella dance is slated for Wednesday July 15 to support the local School of Arts. Printing is handled by The Forbes Advocate with schedules expected by month end. Meesrs Perkins, Ditton, Greenhalgh, and Galway plan to Bundler station to begin shearing as tracks start early next week. Slight rainfall aided local crops though diseases noted. Sympathy extended to Mr Ridley on the death of Mrs Ridley, formerly of Eugenrs, a former district farmer.
Entries for Needlework Fine Arts and School Work must be in by July 23 All other sections close August 1 A special train from Parkes on a wet day is noted for the second day of the event
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