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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
4
The Eugowra Boy Scouts report a thriving group of 21 members with rope practice and knot competitions. The piece highlights global Boy Scout brotherhood, leadership training, community service, and aims to foster healthy citizenship and Christian spirit.
Local notices list residents visiting Sydney for holidays and leave, including Mr Allan Mose and Mr Dave McGarra, with family members mentioned. Neighbors share health updates, school exam successes for Miss Betty Norregind Bina McCarron, and convalescence news for La Jan HID, plus neighborhood courtesy from the Lord Mayor's Fund and Scouts leader Noel Astl visiting town.
Messrs Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd conducted a large sale at Eagawra with fat sheep and cattle drawing a big crowd. Prices were strong with fat lambs and mixed cattle selling well. D. J. and T. Herbert’s pen of 178 fat sheep led prices, and other lots saw Grove weaners and Souths lambs fetch solid returns, reflecting high district rates.
Local church notices list services across parishes on a Sunday after Trinity. Details include Holy Communion at 12:40 and Evensong at 6 in different churches such as St Mary’s Gilgier and St Matthew’s, with multiple locations and times referenced in the MAG. DART and Muth materials are cited.
Local notice indicates renowned Op tometriat and Opiislan Mr D J Bono of Orange will perform in Canowindra on July 17. Citizens are advised to attend and witness his reputed skills as described in community notes.
A letter from Gunner Noble in Italy praises the Red Cross for prisoner of war aid and parcels. The piece notes local gossip about dances in Switzerland, camp entertainments, educational plans, and a race event with a pig donation.
The Bonnie Dell school column reports on a holiday break for Kilng’s Birthday delaying updates. Noel Bray returns from Dublin, Tom Parker recovers from a burned arm, and desks for fourteen age groups will replace old furniture as directed by the Department of Education.
The Wie obrede Society met in the School of Arts room on the tenth. Mrs Kirby asked for a minute of silence for late Mr Borneau and noted donations to the annual appeal. details to be announced in July. Members thanked Murgs branch for a 3/8 donation to the local clinic and discussed purchasing five bonds to build a rainy day fund. A September event was planned with handicrafts and Field’s work, with members urged to buy own materials. International Day in August will feature Great Britain in the program and a social served, with further union arrangements.
Readers urged to write letters to the editor on local topics from irrigation to a war memorial and library use. The note mentions a pig race fundraiser, a July 25 ball with orchestra, and a visit by notable figures in past conflicts, urging continued engagement and upcoming notices.
Lester Tee delivered a standout round in the blue week’s golf note, shooting 42 opening nine and 38 homeward for 80, tying Unosenaga’s record. Local players show improved form as club activity grows, with the July club tournament set and visitors promised strong competition.
Sunday match reports the Marist Brothers' Flight defeated jocal Flight 38 to 0. Observers note game effort exceeded what the score shows and Brother Plunkett praised teamwork. next Sunday the Porbe Colts from Forbes visit for a game.
The C E Men's Club held a successful anniversary dinner Monday with a banquet of ham salad and other courses under close direction. Members praised President Leslie Hibbert and enjoyed musical toasts and humorous verses about diners, with thanks to organizers and contributors for a memorable evening.
A muddled dialogue recalls clerics and travelers near Blavney Pullwey station as a weathered rail car skid and nearly tipped, provoking a tense moment and a warning about the peril of travel. Names blur in a rambling narrative of confusion and fear.
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