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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
6
Has pleasure in announcing that he has taken over from Mr. N. King the following agencies Shirley's Manure International Harvester Co. South British Ins. Co. F. W. Williams' Station Supplies Veous Meter Spirit and Power Kerosene.
Quandialla announces 24 hour service from 9 am to 8 pm and is now agent for South British Insurance Go F W Williams Station Supplies Venus Motor Spirit Power Kerosene Cyclone Gates and Fences. It will supply bread and smallgoods and notes availability for all needs.
From Our Own Correspondent Quandialla reports ideal seasonal weather and strong early crops despite grasshopper damage requiring reseed. The Quandialla hockey team won a tight 1 0 victory over Bribburee aided by Dot Crus ar Purlig. A fall injured Miss Phyliss Jenkin and Mr Cal Talbot aided recovery. A grade partners Bland Club at local courts on Sunday June 10 finished 116 to 5l.
Grenfell aims to revive the Chamber of Commerce and transfer the Water and Light League’s balance. Aire J. F. Barry of Grenfell was injured in a car accident near Young. New wool and skin buyers company forms with £7000 capital. directors listed. Grenfell stock sales move to fortnightly schedule. Local bowling, school sports, and a wedding at Grenfell Methodist Church mark community activity. Lodge Ridley marks 18th anniversary with officers, and a Queen competition fund drive continues for the parish. A local football match sees Grenfell defeat Cereaor 15 to 6 for the Macleay-Duft Cup.
A rough summary records cattle and sheep market notes from Monwonga with hints of improving conditions. It mentions good sales, sheep prices around 34/7 and 30/- per head, and a note on wild turkeys nearing extinction. A local meeting between Jocala attendees and Wamborne to Bogan Gate about a railway is noted. Personal brief items include Mrs. Riley visiting relatives and plans for confirmation services in Warren church with Friday lessons beginning June 15.
From Our Two Correspondent Mr Oldfeld away on annual leave Mr Lang of Eugowra oversees duties Thelma Gavin promoted to Coorambie DD Burtley at Grintham Hospital expects to return home soon Miss McLeod and Maurice Walsh McMellet both improving River tennis team beat Huegowre at Engowra on Sunday Gooligang footballers lost to Forbes Borderwood and Bandou properties sold to local buyers by agents McLeay and Newell
Rain boosted crops and stock in Eugowra while hints of late sowing linger. A Rifle Club ball impressed. crowds funded toward a 250 pound goal. Eugowra footballers lost to Parkes Blues 17 to 1b with a disputed try, and Emerald Hill beat Eugowra 11 nets to a. Next fixtures include Rugowra at Emerald Hill and Murga at Eugowra.
A brief from Wirriya notes sparse rainfall and hopes for a good fall within one to two weeks. Grasshopper damage has forced farmers to resew parts of crops. The Bachelors beat the Sylveters in Wirriaya Hall preparations for the June 27 ball. Wirriaya female team traveled to Warrangla with Warrangala winning the match by 21 sets to 0.
Western district notes new baker and pasty shop by E Slattery near A Olwen’s store. Sid Dewson starts a hide and skin buyer business near the butcher in Flint Street. W Jeaves with D Gordon family depart on overland tour to Adelaide. Editorials to The Editor Forbes Advocate Forben.
R A Douglas Stock operated as station and general commission agent in Eugowra with services including stock and property listings and up-to-date lines. He specialized in preparing income tax returns and conducted bales and district work as described in the listing.
Our Gwy Corresponident notes a few farmers still sowing with good weather and promising early crops. Tennis players travelled to Back Yuma on June 7 suffering defeat as all matches this season were away from home. A new bowser will ease village travel and Mr C McKay plans to move from Hendeavous farm.
W Taylor announces he has taken over the Trundle Hotel from Mr D T McGrath and invites all old and new customers. The hotel claims to be a complete comfortable West home from home with superior accommodation and attentive service for visitors residents and commercial diners.
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