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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
6
Fragmented notes mention Hedger Brone and Tindere, with references to a police inquiry and a credited work hotel. Mentions of football tests, holidays, and city events across many names and places suggest a bustling, disorderly column of local happenings from a small town paper.
The death of Mrs M Franklin Quantialla occurs at the home of her parents in Marparet Bireet. She was 23 years old and formerly an inmate of the local hospital where a baby girl was born. The husband and another young child survive. The funeral group left Quaniiana on Monday afternoon for Altemery.
An event at Qoolagong Wel The F Paria last week drew large crowds with a juvenile Thursday night and a weekend attendance record. Door takings reached £67, a new high for local functions. Attendees hailed from Canowindra Forbes Cowra and Bogan area towns. Cowra Strollers Orchestra provided music. Mr Thou Walah and committee organized the event with strong community support. Supper under Mrs Powter’s supervision was well received. The hall featured Grange streamers greenery and dresses adding to the festive atmosphere. About 200 children enjoyed the Thursday juvenile night.
Muddled weather notes describe a late fall period with cool east winds and unsettled skies. The text mentions cold snaps, damp conditions, and shifting forecasts affecting daily plans and agriculture.
District crops show general improvement with most producers reporting adequate yields. Some late crops underperform though overall conditions appear hopeful in communities across GOOLAGONG and nearby areas. Agricultural officers note steady moisture and rising prices aiding farmers.
The report notes limited activity in pastoral areas with sporadic work continuing through May and early September. It mentions a sheep operation that has run for some time and will soon be discontinued, with gradual improvements expected as other herbage regrows.
At the 14th State conference of Agricultural Bureaus held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College delegates report district affairs. Elected for the Southwestern district for the year are President I T Hawick, vice presidents F P G Coelll and C B Moble, secretary A L Harnetil, district councillor. Next conference to be held at Caranbal in March 1937. District organizing secretary Geo McNikle named.
The Pinnacle Women’s Guild held its monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon with poor attendance due to cold weather and bad roads. Members present included Mrs Heathcote, Mrs Bradkie, Mrs Lochington, and Miss Seamer. A card party to raise funds was scheduled for Mrs F B Brice’s North Pinnacle home, postponed from July 17 because roads were in very bad condition, with a later dance planned for the local hall.
The report covers results from an Ironbarks tournament with players such as Lust and Heathcote competing in early rounds. It mentions Wirringas team participation, match outcomes against Bendigo and Canowindra, and upcoming fixtures including Laneyrie Cup clashes and a second team match against Banperce.
The Con Anderson Cup match by Caragabal was forfeited after the opposing team failed to arrive to play. Officials determined the forfeit while noting the fault lay with the visiting side and referencing a prior incident between teams.
Mr J Olsen builds two residences in Glasson Street to ease housing shortage. M Kiera adds a sleep-out to his See land Street home. Additions planned for Athon master’s residence with timber milled by C Caldwell for Convent in Glasson Street. Plans prepared for Quandialla School master’s residence with tenders invited for same.
A dog disease has caused concern among owners at Bedgeradong. The temper and behavior of affected dogs trigger hardship as several deaths are reported. The Advocate advertises Deck er Books and related goods, promising reliable service and programs.
Shocking state of road caused funeral procession chaos on Monday near Quandialla. Cars stalled in mud on the Hiib hwree-Bimbl Road and the hearse faced difficulties, with horses used to pull vehicles. Survivors walked to the cemetery as delays worsened by ongoing poor side tracks.
Schedule for Quandialla's exhibition to be held on September 30 outlines a wide range of prize categories for competition. Exhibitors are urged to obtain copies from secretary Mr. RR Penfold by calling Bland 5 or writing Quandialla Post Office.
Wet conditions halt final section of the Gareme-Pinaeveral ocean bond on Pinnacle Road. Last week Mears Anderson and J. Fanning of Coma traveled to Parkes to cart gravel for a road contract held by A Best in that district.
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