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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
7
Notices invite all members and intending members to attend the officer election at the Bowling Club House on Friday night June 20 at 6 dark. Secretary Ian Noble and others listed. contact R A Douglas for details. In Memorial items honor Richard Powler and Joseph Jon with family tributes dated 1940s.
Just arrived five cubic feet Kelvinator refrigerator offered at 11400% price. Sealed stock available with one item in stock. Premier display at SNA Crial Theater Eugowra. Sale advertised for Wednesday June 28 featuring Piccadily Orchestra Hepper Prisca Gent Way Lavthy.
A historical notice promotes an 85th annual tennis event at Eugenra Town Courin on Sunday in aid of West Chil dren's Health Scheme with invites and basket reminders. It also mentions a dance and euchre party by the Par West Children's Hirall organizers and a street stall with turkey and chicken prices, plus a Saturday stall update and crowd support for a convent ball.
Local residents and families travel between Eugowra Sydney Nowra Perthville and Godalming. Mr and Mrs Clemens host and visit relatives. Dr Church returns from Sydney. several couples renew acquaintances during holidays. Hospital discharge notes list Andy Douglas Fus y Howell Peter Slovin and Miss Perry.
A resident expresses gratitude to Constable Gordon Smith for his nightly patrols and leadership during post flood cleanup in Bugowra. The letter lauds his duty, vigilance, and management of “cleaning up” gangs despite fatigue, noting the community’s debt of gratitude.
The true monthly meeting of the C W A Younger Set was at Angels Cafe on June 1. Attendance was small but preparations for the Younger Bet dance on July 11 are underway with new novelties announced. Proceeds will support the Baby Health Centre and efforts are under way to recruit Keira Howse, with all girls asked to cooperate.
Mr John Ryan aged about 65 died at Brentwood hospital Parkes on Sunday after long illness. Born Carcoar he was son of the late Mr and Mrs J Ryan of Teasdale Hobtys Yards and lived at Eugowre for many years. Survived by wife and six daughters Edna Verna Marie Erica and others and two sons Harold Allan. The funeral was held at Blayney on Tuesday.
The excerpt lists individuals from various places such as Goolagong Murs Douglas Gotlagery and Nanton connected to an engagement announcement for Ivy Wienifred, second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A ff Devlin, with unclear names and addresses reflecting a historical notice.
A crowded Molong field saw Southwell and Bouthwell among scorers as the home side faced Canowindra with a 5 0 scoreline. Gonthier converted a penalty to cap a low scoring half while Molong responded with a Moore try and Gullivan penalty as the crowd cheered a high momentum game.
Big events lined up in Local Time golf with member and association championships planned over the next weeks. Prominent players like Mell Glover and John Adams are tipped as favorites, while recent form and upcoming events at Grenfell and other clubs draw attention from local competitors and visitors.
Eurowra Book Club met in the home of Mrs McKoupal with good turnout. Four new members joined including Mrs Gertan Smith. A display of new books from the library featured titles such as North West Policeagee and The Wander of All Thr Gey World.
The Eupowrn Tennis Club hosts a weekend tournament for the Former Children's Health Scheme with a dance Saturday by the Sunshine Club. Players from Wong jong and local entries including Hunter Morcie Black Herbert Glagon Hoswell Newham Townend and others are listed. Courts open early for participants.
The opening stage weekend action sees R Noble 177 leading with 306 yards, followed by R Wright and Noble, who collects the cash prize. The report lists several shooters including McMillan, Crow, Grimts, Welsh, Nash, Anderson and Pound among others, with shots and scores noted in terse form.
Attendance at the June Mother Club gathering was low due to inclement weather. The treasurer reported a credit balance of 4 15s. Arrangements for catering at Hetnae's pale on Saturday were discussed and finalized.
A large crowd attended a euchre party on Saturday night to wind up the Neette nt vietiew movement. The pianie was led by Tone Kloge orchestra with prize winners listed, and a forthcoming event to raise more funds was announced for Tuesday night.
Dates listed for the 1950 season include Condabolin Auguer and Tullamorn Anum 11 12 Trundle Aug 15 Mme Mionworagn Bedkwern Aug Pew FIN Avigrust Aug 22 29 Koorswatha Aquatne Parkes Avast 28 29 Grenfell Sep y Forbes Sep Cowra Sep 12 Chnowinetra Sep 20 Greenthorpe Sep 0 Eugenre Sep 20 27.
Nor mi Evelyn Price became bride of Clifford Francia at St Pauls Presbyterian Canowindra on June 3. The couple, after a Sydney honeymoon, will reside at Cilghes Canowindre Road. Attendants included bridesmaid Mire Marie By fold and flower girl Valerie Mc Clintock. Rev H Durbin officiated. About 109 guests attended the reception at the Presbyterian Hall.
A June 19 ceremony at St John the Baptist Eugowra united Irene Elizabeth McArthur and Hey Charles Higgins. The bride wore a cream gown with a long train, bouquets of white gladioli, and was accompanied by bridesmaids in blue organdie. The reception followed with readings, songs, and a toast to the couple. they will reside in Bangaroon.
A fragment notes an event at Canowindra in the morning with appointments possible at the Bugiera Newa agency. Details are incomplete but indicate a scheduled session and point to a single location for booking.
A terse trespass notice appears with partial phrases as it lists March and a person named Gabe. The fragment suggests legal action or eviction context but lacks full details or participants.
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