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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1949

Page

7

Book Club Meeting At Mrs Herbert’s Home

The Book Club met Friday at Mrs Frank Herbert’s Fairefield home with good attendance. Members approved new library purchases and sent best wishes to Mrs R OK Douglas for her illness, missing secretary Mrs J Aguatin. A note of thanks arrived from Mrs Wheatley for Ballet in Australia given to her, with plans to visit Forbes. The afternoon included readings and ended with thanks to Mrs Herbert.

Book Club Frank Herbert Fairefeld Gur Ubrary R OK Douglas J. Aguatin Wheatley

Torchbearers for Legacy Meet In Bugowra Tonight

Representatives of Lachlan Legacy met in Dublin and arranged a meeting at the bowling clubhouse for Friday July 22 to form a local Torchbearers for Legacy branch. Officers were elected at the prior gathering and aim for a strong turnout of both women and men to advance the Legacy effort in Bugowra.

Lachlan Legacy Bo Enowra I Jublin Legacy

Street Stall Pleases Indies With Tea and Prizes

The Presbyterian Indien society held a Friday stall that drew good interest. A dainty afternoon tea was served and competition winners were announced, including Plain sponge won by Mr. J. McClintock Wells.

Presbyterian Indien Eon J. MicClintock Wells Indies

Eugowra Defeats Emimoo Team Orange 14 Points In Local Match

Eugowra easily beat Orange by 14 in a Sunday rugby clash. Southwell scored twice with Rourke converting once, while Orange replied with penalties and a late try. Referee Joe Thompson officiated a friendly, well attended by McPhee and other locals.

Eugowra Emimoo Res Orange Southwell Rourke Eugowm Stephens Orange Ben Harvey Eugewra Harpley H. Turner B. Verden K. Turner R. Rourke Joe Thompson McPhee

Tennis Tourney Aids Eisteddfod Funds

A local tennis tournament raised finances for the Eisteddfod committee. Winners were Lad, Mov, Susli, and Mu with a 3 to 2 score in favor. Tea was served by the organizing committee Davies Thy Eycowrs Bistordted Society.

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Parkes social notes of visitors and arrivals

Local notices list many visitors and family connections in Parkes area. Names include Mr and Mrs Coady, Mr Lloyd Woodward, Misses Clair and New, Mr Kevin Harn, Mr Lance Laneuth gow, and Mrs Elizabeth Marsh among others. Births and marriages are noted, with hospital and home visits mentioned in a festive, community diary style.

Clair New Parke Mrs. W. F Mim Gosby Mniccon Baul Id Kevin Harn Sheitheri Broa Parkes Ore Mo Ane Gr. Pr

House Warming Party at the Quiets

A secretive wedding house warming occurred on Bun day when Mr and Mrs Ball celebrated with a large crowd. Fireworks, crackers, big bangers and a kettle band announced the event amid dancing and games. Guests offered best wishes for the couple.

Wevlal Quiets Etre Caulon

Community notes on church yard work and events

A large crowd from AJn gravelled the church yard last Saturday. The VA thanks Mr A Price for truck support and Mr Starr for gravel. The VA dance last Saturday week was successful with proceeds aiding the Church of England bell on August 6. About twelve members moonlight hiked to Escort Rock Monday night.

V.a's A. Price Starr Church of England

Eugowra Water Supply Assured By County Council

Central Tablelands County Council confirms Eugowra will receive a water supply soon. Changes to the conduit route replace cast iron with fibre pipes to speed delivery. The reservoir will be built and the full scheme aimed to finish within seventeen months.

R. A. Douglas Eugowra Towns Bro Counel

Parking access at Eugowra Hospital urged by letter

A letter to the editor from a hospital supporter notes the rapid growth of Eugowra Hospital and urges better car parking practice. It asks visitors to keep the ambulance entrance clear on the western side to avoid delaying urgent cases.

Bowling Notes on Brest Weekend Game

Bowling enthusiasts enjoyed a brisk weekend session. Mr Gordon Haswell demonstrated technique with a hand mower and players aim for a first class surface in the near future.

Gordon Haswell

Farewell to Mrs Moss in Orange District

A large crowd gathered Monday July 18 at the Behoo! of Arts to bid farewell to Mrs Moss. Speeches praised her work with the Agricultural Bureau and local racing club, her war efforts, and her service on the board. Attendees enjoyed music and gifts as they celebrated her move to Orange.

Ro Webster Cote Byishios Tee Law Chasey Bite Eowra Aml Orange Mir Eakin Geil Clooni Me Corkman Mon Trajere Trac Jere Agricultural Bureau Eggpowrs Ineal Racing Club Pilal Moss Eugenia Sulin Mise Judith Cheney Ron Beaton Tone Kini Mia Neo

John Howse Election Committee Formed

A joint campaign committee was formed by John Howse electors and Liberal supporters. The group includes party organizers Prong Orange, McCarron, and others, with RR Herbert as vice president, Dr. Church and BEakin as officers, and H. Wheeldon joining as secretary. A nine-member committee was authorized with power to act.

E Top Howes John Howe Prong Orange Mrco McCarron Free Cahowindra Sever Descen Ie Crome Goolagong Mrr Herbert Church Eakin John Cockram Webster Her J. Barnes H. &. Wheeldon

Accident to Child Reported With No Serious Injuries

A brief notice states a child was involved in an accident but is reported to be doing well. No further details on location or cause are provided.

GOLF NOTES From Eugowra and Parkes tournaments

Golf notes report Eugowra players spread across Cowra Parkes and home events with Parkes claiming a team win. Notable performances include F Heraghty J Noble J Barnes and T McLachlan in the Parkes victory and M Shine W Harvey leading four ball stableford with 44 points. Neil Glover posts a remarkable stableford score and eyes a potential stroke record as Cowra advances to the upcoming championships.

Eugowrn Cowra Neil Glover Parkes Canowmdra F. Heraghty J. Noble J. Barnes M. Shine W Harvey W. D. Douglas J. Williams W. Hurcum Lb. Boreham N. Moore J. Mallock FP. Herbert J. Kirby W. Crowe H. Balan B. Dwyer BH. Webster A. Monnmand J. Pengilly

Tenders invited for pine blocks by Eugowra P A and H Association

Tenders are invited for tie supply blocks of pine with details: 52 blocks 34 inches long 6 inch minimum diameter and 30 inch long blocks 2 pine blocks 34 inches long 6 inch minimum diameter. Tenders must be sent to the secretary by Friday July 2 noon. M B Davis secretary Eugowra P A and H Association.

Mibb Davis Sec Eumowra PA D& H Asay

Delicious Supper Prices At Donges Cabaret Band

Acres cultivation and groxing land with handy rail post office and school near Eugowra offer good mainfall price. Preehold indicated by R A Douglas.

Donges Preehold R. A. Douglas Eugowra

Essay and Scrap-Book Competitions Prizes and Deadlines

Prizes for the CWA Essay and Scrap-Book contests relating to South Africa are donated by ROK and C L Douglas W D Douglas J G Adamo and FP & B Cheney. Second prizes awarded by each section with four or more entries. Entries close at month end. In memory notice for Nash Joseph O. born 1945.

C.W.A South Africa Messrs Rok C. L Douglas W. D. Douglas J. G. Adamo Cheney

Eugowre Parish Services and Calendar

Eugowre St Matthew Holy Communion at 7 30 am Sunday School at 9 45 am Holy Communion at 9 00 am Evening service at 1 20 pm Coeolagong St Pauls Holy Communion at 8 18 am Eugowre St James The Apostle Holy Communion on Monday 25th at 9 00 am Cecil Miller Rector.

Eugowre St. Matthew's Coeolagong St. Pauls Eugowres St. James the Apostle T A.m Cecil Miller

Eugowra Land and House Sold to New Owner Bourke

A college and 2 acres of freehold land near the Eugowra showground were sold for £885. The property, owned by Mr. R. J. Gosper for over twenty years, adjourns the showground and will be taken by Mr. Bourke who has recently worked on a Eugenia property. Sale conducted by Messrs A and L Douglas. Also noting a MULOOD Lodge ladies meeting arranging a supper on Tuesday July 26 at their hall.

Nrong Mo Dinnam Mire N Mins A. Dayli Cowrm Neil Corry Colin Ken Mitarji Stableford N. Glover W. Hurcum C. Douglas J. Adama W. D. Douglas F. Mulligan J. Kirby F. Herbert J. Agustin J. Pengilly Neil Glover Eugenia Nell Ken Neale Glover Bugewra Peratch Ageresaite Addigen Amd Hamdeup Orange Powibhe Junor Jenior Incram Cowra Guolagong Ae Wourha Tayer Rugowr Howard Eugowra R. J. Gosper Mr. Bourke Eugenia Yiroperty Mir Qasper Messra A Tueway

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