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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
7
The Premier announced government will cooperate with mortgage holders to waive debts post advances for settlers. He said policy would strengthen mortgagees and credit, with beneficiaries including returned and non returned soldiers. Application forms would be available on June 90 for settlers needing assistance.
GOOLAGONG Wed. Red Cross Society monthly meeting held in Log Cabin on Saturday with strong attendance. Funds raised via bunts and gift stalls noted to support the Red Cross war effort. A War and Patriotic League meeting adjourned to plan a forthcoming public appeal and entertainment sub committee was formed. Sporting fixtures postponed due to heavy rains. Sympathies extend to the Bayley family on the death of Kathleen Bayley.
Garson Lid reports for rabbit skin trading on Wednesday's Sydney market, with prices advancing across several lots. Offered bids rise to 7 tons total, with hides weighing 128d per pound and pelts near 101d to 118d. Trading details include various weight classes and buyers moving bids up in the session.
The death occurred of Mrs Emma McGrath, an early Western District pioneer, at her daughter’s Quandialla home after a long life spanning Forbes to Grenfell. She leaves four daughters and six sons, with services held at Grenfell Salvation Army Chapel and interment in Grenfell Cemetery. The report also covers the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs J R Anderson, who celebrated 60 years of marriage with family from Quandialla and Wyalong in attendance, noting large family ties and military service. Weather, social events, and club activities in Quandialla accompany the obituary.
Weather in Bedgerabong week brought heavy rain with 55 points total, causing soggy ground but slow spring growth. The FP and O met to push improvements including renovated weather alved and fenced tennis courts opening. A Grainery-Yarri Bandal Organization meeting discussed sending a deputation to the Minister of Agriculture to advance the scheme.
Caragabal reports a successful euchre party linked to the Young Men’s Bureau Camp in progress with about 30 youths in camp. Visitors from Sydney and Cowra attended, Mr Wall won the gents prize and Bira Woodward the ladies prize. Miss Jean Pace of Berendebbo toured with Milas Peggy Oliver. mourners noted the death of Mr BR Garton of Sydney, brother to Mrs W Maley.
A successful fancy dress dance was held at Pullabooka woolshed organized by Pullabooka school children to aid the Red Grass appeal for Rural Queen Miss Lorna Byrne. Prizes were awarded to several children for best outfits while proceeds go to the drive. A violent storm later damaged East Tregeiang homestead with shattered wine cases and a struck chimney.
Splendid rain fell over the weekend totaling 77 point. The marriage of Coral Cameron to George Greenhole took place last Saturday afternoon. Kathleen Bartley, nine, of Goolagone, has died. funeral Sunday at Goolaponm. Mrs R A Dinghea has received a letter from her brother H B Mitchell in Egypt. LET THE ADVOCATE ATTEND TO YOUR STATIONERY.
R Cross Society plans daily powdering of about a tenth of human blood to supply hydrated powdered blood for transfusions to ALP wounded members in Middile Baat. England recently perfected hydration method. Gifts and thanks noted from Quandiella district and J Napier for contributions. Relieving station staff updates and local happenings follow.
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