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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1954

Page

7

Win for President in Golf Contest

An 18 hole golf event concluded with Don Herbert winning the Ban Hodge Trophy over 27 holes. congratulations flowed from attendees as the Handicapping results showed strong play from multiple members. Upcoming open day invites members to try new clubs and share feedback with the secretary for details.

Conwratala Tin Foster Shane Loppemurting Ban Hodge Memcl Don Sudan Rome Fiosullo Bon Hodge Don Herbert Forter Boreham F. Herbert R. Perry K. Witerx H. Dixon

Manchester Unity Meeting Set for Eugowra July 24

A large influx is expected in Eugowra for the Young District meeting of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows. Delegates from all lodges will attend along with Grand Master N5B.W. Bro. Smith of Wasgar. A conference is open to all and a local lodge dance and euchre party will follow with prizes on display.

Eugowra Warreanding Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Order N5b W.bro. Smith Wasgar Bro. Smith

Visiting Forbes Bowlers Claim Four In Mysford Mix

Eugowra District News reports a busy Sunday at Iowra bowling green with five Forbes teams visiting. Forbes clubs won four matches and posted an aggregate high score, with returning visit planned for August 22. Results include Banham, Gilroy, Stephensoni beat Flore, White, Mulligan 22-1 and others 21-18 to 28-18, plus a 28-14 social game and a Coody Cup match ending 81-20.

Iowra Bowling Green Forbes Ome Ward F. Banham E Gilroy A. Stephensoni R. Flore M. White F. Mulligan Do Herbert G. Howell WH Rath D Grogan J. Sly Ensor C McDougall W. Little G. Coady Ind Jo Knight V Crow B. Dwyer G Simprey Moodlas Cowrin Roy Sui Bull Littl Orb Sparkes Surm Ensor R.A Bill Toney Clyde Douglas Fred Mulligan

Eugowra Settlers Seek Super Phosphate Source

At the July Eugowra Farmers and Settlers Association meeting Messrs Bell and Clements were elected delegates to the annual Sydney conference on August 3. Members discussed the acute shortage of super phosphate in New South Wales and decided to inquire through the energy secretary about obtaining supplies from Victoria where they are more plentiful.

Eugowra Farmers and Settlers’ Association Mensrs A. F.bell H HO Clements Sydney Eneryy Victoria

Arbor Day tree planting at Payben's Wider School

Arbor Day celebrations at Payben's Wider School on July 3 featured 20 trees planted in the grounds by students and staff. Headmaster Mr RR Newham and the Red Cross group organized activities while two competitions awarded a ribbon cake to Dean Newell and a doll's dresses prize to Jean Crane.

Payben RR. Newham Pepsis Beenica Dean Newell Jean Crane

Associates Golf Match With Goolagong in Eugowra

A social golf match against Goolagong was played in Eugowra last Wednesday with about 14 visitors present and the game ending all square. Mrs J. C. Adams hosted, Mrs Ming Mary Perry spoke for Goolagong, and a return match is hoped for in August. Results from Saturdays stroke and Sundays stableford included Mrs G Smith winning A grade and Mrs G Pound B grade, with Mrs McDougall taking first in single-hole event and visitor Mrs Gum bly second. The Associates annual tournament is set for Sunday, with members asked to bring cake scones savories and a tea towel, and to arrive by 6:30 am to avoid congestion.

Goolagong Prrernt J. C. Adams Ming Mary Perry Ti Ia G. Smith G. Pound McDougall Gumbly

Eugowra Loses Two Yeoval Games Seeks Sunday Return

Eugowra rugby sides were beaten by Yeoval on Sunday amid player sickness. The seconds trailed 7-6 at halftime, then fought back with two tries in 16 minutes. Sparkes and Glossy starred for Severe, while Greenhalgh crossed for Memoris and Dickenson converted. Furnern and Gumnock clash at Bu your on Sunday as Cumnock won the route metes and Eug powrawn out To avenge the defeat.

Lugowra Leama Yeoval Herd Ta Mil Severe Sparkes Glos Greenhalgh Dickenson Furnern Gumnock Buyour Cumnock

Births and travels feature in Eugowra notes and hospital diary

Mr and Mrs Roy Mathieson of Ul0 welcome a daughter as families share congratulations. Holiday visits include the Crowes, Gumbys, Sparkes, Cheney, and others with grandchildren and relatives joining in. Eugowora hospital faces full pressure with staff illnesses. multiple patients admitted and discharged, including infants and new births.

Roy Mathieson Mr. Mathieson Andy Mathieson Eugowra Memories Hospital Roy Higgins Morse

Y A Notes on Street Stall Drive for Youth Aid

Attention readers are warned about the yard sale event for the Text WA street stall. Mr W Sloan reports progress toward the penny drive to aid the youth aid venture, with plans tied to the Friday Dallas gathering.

W Sloan

Kitchen Tea Held In School of Arts

A small group gathered at the School of Arts on Saturday night for a kitchen tea honoring Miss Pat Little and Mr Trevor Hedge. Pat received a bouquet from Busan Griffiths, with visitors from Cunowindry and Eu gowra nearby. Mr Herb Wheeldon gave flowers and best wishes, dancing continued until midnight with supper served. Others included Mr T Wykamnp and Miss Joan Neich.

Pat Little Trevor Hedge School of Arts Pat Busan Griffiths

Girl Burned In Eugowra Accident

Deanne McKeon three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Max McKeon received second degree burns when her nightdress caught fire Wednesday of last week. She was admitted to Eugowra Memorial Hospital and reports say she is improving.

Deanne McKeon Max McKeon Eugowra Memorial Hospital

Freak Lamb From Kia Car-Tledale Ewes Reported

Mr Arthur Harpley reports the birth of four freak lambs from a Kia Car-Tledale ewe. The lambs were malformed with two norsmade four legs and tails joined at the loins and had one head with a face on each side. The incident is noted in the Advocate Office records.

Arthur Harpley Vy. Jchan Advocate” Office

First Visitor to Health Centre Honored by WA

Mr. L Noble’s son Dravid Reland became the first attendee at the Ev fours Baby Heal Centre as CWA members presented him with an inscribed silver wommon. The July 8 CWA meeting in the School of Arts planned an August 6 street rally with a turkey-dinner prize donated by Mr BEH Clements. Cooking contests will feature chocolate sponge scones cream pies and various desserts. The Central Western Group Council met at Orange on June 34 with J Jock and Wheeldon in attendance. The annual Central Western Group Conference will be at Mandurama on October 6 opened by State President Mrs Cullen. A presentation to Miss Elizabeth Northcott from the CWA acknowledged her marriage to Mr A Nash. Eugonrs branch reported a Central Western group radio session over 1 762. International Day will be in September with Canada as this year’s study country. The branch will cater for PA and H Show on October 1 and 2.

Mr. L. Noble Dravid Reland Toby Evfours Baby Heal Centre CWA School of Arte i Me Beh Clements Times Wheeldon J. Jock Oranch Central Western Group Orange Central Wester Group Mandurama J Cullen Dmilse Elizabeth Northcott C.W.A A Nash Eugonrs Septigber Canada

American Tourney For Far West Children's Scheme

The American tennis tournament for the Far West Children’s Health Scheme was held last Sunday with winners Mr W Norrie and Feiler Hughes. Mr W Haswell won a poultry prize. A report praised the event and announced upcoming social events, nominations, and scheduling details for championship matches and emergency lists including participants from Caownindra and Canewindra with numerous names and dates.

W. Norrie Feiler Hughes W. Haswell Eugowrs Din- Viet Pik Ark Orm

Car Registrations Notice Ignored at Eugowra

Police officer in charge at Eugowra warns car owners who have not collected renewal registrations from the police station that uncollected documents will be returned to the Transport Department for cancellation. Some details unclear due to damaged text.

Eugowra Transport Department

Red Cross Notes Fup head branch annual meeting July 32

The annual meeting of the Red Cross Society head branch will be held on Thursday at 3 pm in the C W A room. Alderman M H Gunn will preside. Afternoon tea will be served. August fundraising falls to Mrs W J Green who seeks donations. Trophies including a large ornamental bowl and bath towels are among the prizes. Tickets are available.

Fuphea Australian Red Cros Society C.W.A Red Cross Ald M. H. Gunn Mim W. J. Green Mixa A. Hobson MM. Herbert

Younger Set Frolic and New Officers for Women Bowlers

The OWA monthly meeting noted a frolic at Royal Cafe and plans for a Saturday afternoon event with mood stalls. Elections produced Mrs A Neich as president and Mrs D Herbert, Mrs W Toohey as vice pres, with Miss G Pound reelected as secretary and Mrs B Shine as treasurer. Members praised public interest, library book access, and the aim to boost local bowling, with funds sought to buy chairs and tables.

OWA Royal Cafe Joan Neich Mra W. Toohey G. Pound Mra. B. Shine Mra. Adama Mies Barnes Mesdames C. Douglas F. Cheney L. Leech A. Mongan C. Neville

Death of Edger C Allen former Eugowra stationmaster

In Sydney on July 1 died Edger Cecil Allen longtime Eugowra stationmaster and author of Old Eugowra a history of the town and district. He leaves a widow and two daughters his son predeceased him by about two years.

Sydney Edger Cecil Allen Eugowra Allen District 8

T. Hodge Trophy Stage One Held At Gowrelub

The first stage of the T. Hodge Trophy was fired last Saturday at 300 yards. J. Glassen won the spoon with 77, L Noble scored 75 to take second. KR. Death for second place. Scores incomplete.

T. Hodge Bogowrelub J. Glassen L Noble

Trespass Notice for Bernardo and Pralete Vella

Notice prohibits hunting shooting or trespassing on Bernardo or Pralete Vella with prosecution. All sprews are cancelled. B Go Newell offers printing services and requirements with a claim of satisfaction.

Cooking Competition Showcases Cakes and Cakes Variety

A local cooking event lists items such as sponge sandwiches banana cake orange cake date roll lamingtons and boone sponge roll. Donations of cakes and produce are welcome with gratitude noted to JOYCH PRICE, Hon.

Joych Price

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