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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 27, 1947

Page

7

Goolagong Area Weather And Local Sports Notes

Goolagong area reports a springlike weekend with rainfall benefiting crops. Local tennis results include Canowindra Porbes ties won by locals and Kangarooby defeating a visiting team. Golf stroke play won by BB Riley with Theo Walvis nearing victory. Personal notes mention Kevin Toaplini and Pat Bourke home for winter break and Rev Potter Hoedling’s health and parish updates. Community events include tea and presentation for Mira Brady, parish activities, and a July 2 Log Cabin ball with debu tantes and Piccadilly orchestra.

Ual Riley Theo Walvis Kevin Toaplini Pat Bourke St. Stanlalaus Potter Hoedling Mira J. Brady Mary Log Cabin Grange Brady Pather Middleton Galong

Boring Operations at Mandagory

The Minister for Conservation Mr Weir said boring continues at Mandagory with many bores sunk and rock depots noted. He indicated the line shifted about 300 feet downstream and stressed results are not yet satisfactory, but progress remains.

Alte Weir Rahtim EB. P. Dring Geveral

Electricity charges in Eugowra refused reduction by council

Boree Shire Council rejected Eugowra Chamber of Commerce requests to cut electricity costs. Engineer Mr Dy Outs cited high costs as reason, noting past minor reductions could be reversed if prices drop. Council leader Mr McCarron said commitments and maintenance costs keep rates high.

Eugowra Boree Shire St Portes Road Oll Counell Dy Outs Costa Gate Eugenia Ieaients Canowindra Gr . McCarron Ness Taintenance Costa

Eugowra Book Club Delights with RL Stevenson Talk

Members of the Eugowra Book Club held a lively meeting discussing Robert Louis Stevenson and his works. Mrs Prank Yell introduced a colorful life sketch, noting Stevenson’s birth around 1450, health struggles, and beloved titles such as Treasure Island and Kidnapped.

Eugowra Book Club Robert Lous Stevenson Prank Yell Poe Robert Louis Stevenson James Berrie FL. Stevenson Barrie Stevenson Hun Barre Ballerrae RL. Stevenson Evens Ot Love Valima Fiji Ogir Rls Beeally

New Housing Scheme Considered in Boree Shire

A Boree Shire meeting discussed a potential new housing scheme. Council aims to gauge interest from prospective builders in securing building loans before deciding on a loan to support additional homes. Mr. B C Rowe reported inquiries about fostering another scheme.

Boree Shire Boree B. C. Rowe

Barn Dance at Morton's Barn Promises Supper and Games

A feature of the Mor ton's barn dance this Saturday night includes a special supper prepared by the Indien group and a sirpline for euchre players. Non dancers will have a touch of entertainment and novelties abound. Attend to support the hospital.

Morton's Barn

Community notices and engagements cross regional paths

Local society items report visits from Queenauland to Mr and Mrs E Anderson and Ted Mollitor family ties in Mildura. Engagements in Eugowra and Sydney noted, plus dances at Mulligan’s barn supporting Lachlan Valley Queen, and birthday celebrations for Harold Mulligan. Minor injuries and recoveries among residents are listed along with a car accident near Parkes.

Mulligan's Amanda Barnes Wen Bern Lot—Doga Ulver John Barnes Dock Shine Orange Kalara Miss L Myers Sydney Peter Sparkes Welington Eugenia Wellington John Patrick

Sporting Shorts from Eupowrn and District Finals

Eupowrn hockey players lost to Forbes by five goals on Sunday while Eu powrl tennis won 26 by Sunday. A top football match saw Dervobalgie beat its rival 1 0 with a late penalty and try. Eugowra first grade beat Condobolin 11 9, Parkes to watch unbeaten Canowindra. Eugowra tennis faces Bonnie Royal with local players listed and match times at 11.00.

Forbes Oh Mil Bandon Daroobalgie Aide Dervobalgie Bul Mortats ENN Kugowra Bonnie Royal Bugowra Tee J. Kirby M. Pane Little A. Mhourne M. Jolliffe A. A. Welsh Mosdames Ella Smith Mimael N. Douglas C. Rawsthorne P. Cussey BE Rawsthorne

WANTED TO BUY Soft Raga Ad for Oboe

Wanted to buy a soft ragas style oboe or oboe parts. Advert reads as a classified note seeking a used instrument in good condition. Seller asks for contact details and price expectations in a brief reply.

Wedding in Eugowra Celebrates Lees O'Reilly Union

Letitia Caroline Lees and Dr Philip Michael O'Reilly were married at St John the Baptists Church Eugenra with Father Barrow officiating. The ceremony featured blue crepe attire, pink and blue bouquet accents, and a Cameo brooch. A large reception followed as telegrams of congratulations arrived from state clubs and families across the region.

St John the Biptlas Eugenra Letitia Caroline Mira J. W. Lees Philip Michael O'Reilly Mira, O'Reilly Bexley R. Barrow St. Joseph's Convent L. Casey Colin Borthwick Colbran Lees Puther Barrow Mes Timeell A. Sharpe Myr. Lees L. Kirby W. O'Reilly Hill C Lees JH. Dart M. Wheatley N. Walz Dr. Kelleher Forbes Pather Barrow Chie O'Reilly Sydney FP. Kelleher Canowindra Judith Jan Gosford Meg. Pease Mire O'Reilly N.8.w

Mulligan and McLachlan trophies set for July golf day

The Hugowrt Geit Club committee agreed to host Mulligan trophy play on Sunday over 38 holes in four ball versus par, and McLachlan trophy over 38 holes on Sunday July 6. An all day working bee July 8 erects a tank stand and carries out repairs, with subscriptions due by month end.

Hugowrt Geit Club Re. Croucher L. Douglas Noble Anscombe Pengilly G i. Dart Specter Ié Ae Foldowes Dewe Jan Bunday Hales

Rifle Shooting Club Holds Weekend 600 Yard Event

The Thy Eggowraute Club hosted a weekend rifle shooting event with a 600 yard match. Results are reported but details are incomplete in the readable text.

Straying stock impounding fees rise in district notice

Notice that impounding charges under Ordinance No 49 are quadrupled to one pound for the first stray animal with owner, and that the Council intends vigorous action to seize straying stock in GBR Beattie Shire Clerk Connell Chambers Cuda rd June M7.

Otte Eugowra PRI R Beattie Cornell Chambers Cudal Yard Beattie Connell Chambers

Ordinance No 71 Notice for Boree Shire buildings

Public information notice states Ordinance No TW applies to all boree shire, requiring council approval before any buildings may be erected. Signed by G H Beattie clerk council chambers Chadal. Dated June 1974.

Boree Couneil G. H Beattie Couneil Chambers Chdal Tird Dune

Tenders invited for grazing rights in Engowrn Rarecoutée area

Tender bids closed at 2 pm on Friday with a minimum deposit of 2 dollars and a 144 dollar fee. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. Shire Clerk GR BEATTIE announces at Cadal Shhr Council Chambers in June 1987.

GR Beattie Shire Clerk Council Cadal Shhr

Notice Ball At Tripertad Theatre This July

Ball details state the annual notice for Lachlan Valley Hospital fundraiser in Parkes Forbes and Ganow venues. Amanda Barnes supported by Picadilly Opera House hosts an excellent hot supper. Tickets listed as Gentleman 0, Lady 3d with double 10 65.

Tripertad 'Theatre Lachlan Valley Hospital Amanda Barnes Orcheatra Bures Parkes Forbes Ganowindm

Red Cross Bugowra Branch Annual Meeting

The Bugowra Red Cross Branch holds its annual meeting on Friday July 4. Business includes general matters and the election of officers. Members and interested persons are urged to attend. Mrs OC Cheney is the honorary secretary.

Bugowra The Red Cross Generl Oc, Cheney Src

Gala Night At Morton’s Barn Promises Dance and Supper

A large evening event at Morton’s Barn features a 40 to 50 piece orchestra, dancing, and supper to benefit Benne Dell Hospital. Queen and Mrs Gwen Clemens are listed among organizers with Speck Novelties providing items and entertainment credits.

Morton Benne Dell Hospital Gwen Clemens Hohnhere Forbes Geeiok Whitte Clemena Secn

Lost Cresstied Ewes Near Fortes-Eu on Monday

Lost sheep report for four ewes branded with ear markings, one ear scar and right ear branding noted. Reward offered. contact F Banham Eugowra Grimpugawra for details.

Banham Eugowra Grimpugawra

Hospital Ball Aids Luchion Valley Quran Support

A fundraising hospital ball will be held next Tuesday in Eugowre to benefit the Luchion Valley Quran. Miss Amanda Barnes spearheads the event with the Piccadilly Orchestra and a hot curry supper. Bus services will run from Forbes Conowindre and Parkes to shuttle attendees to support the hospital in a pleasant evening.

Eugowre Amanda Barnes Piccadilly

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