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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
7
Eton Blue, a standout from Tor quay, won a road race amid competing athletes. The victory followed a series of injuries that limited his season but did not derail his performance on the course.
The Bland Station property Caragabal Estate, once owned by Mr. Norman Gibwon, has been sold to Mesam, T. A. Field Ltd. Delivery set for July 1. The article traces the estate’s early days, Gibwons descendants, stock ventures, and connections to surrounding runs and Australian stock history.
The district reports record cold with temperatures down to 24 degrees on Wednesday night June 14. Several nights stayed under 30, accompanied by biting winds from the south. Periods of rain fell over the weekend with light totals, as farmers hope for more rain to avert poor spring prospects. In Hogans Gate and Evgowea areas frosts and heavy fogs persisted, while Gul noted 41 points of steady rain over the weekend, with a welcome shift to warmer, wetter conditions.
Quandialla wins 14 to 5 at home after a ragged game overshadowed by poor handling and limited scoring. Jeffries Pur ee T George Reeves Perks and Purvis starred for Quandialla, while Perkinlow also worked hard as Caragabal prepares for the McQuade Cup challenge next Sunday.
Eugowra report notes a successful season at the local Golf Club with a dozen new members. Goolagong Footballers visited Sunday chasing the Dust Cup but were defeated by 19 points. the match was described as a poor exhibition.
Goolagong footballers traveled to Eugowra last Sunday and were defeated 18 to 6. Local schoolboys also fell to Eugowra schoolboys at the same venue. The Strodera Konla team faced Canowlodra at that center with Canowlodra winning 12 to 8.
Reports from Logan Gate Dedgerabong Euguwha Quantimalla Goolagcong and Goondiwindi note residents convalescing funerals and travel. Wounds and illnesses are listed for several locals including Mr Harold Welsh and Miss Kitty McKenzie while families prepare departures for Sydney and Capewindra Hospital reports.
Eugowra’s crack rifle team faced Parkes on Sunday and were defeated by a margin of points. Eugowra averaged 92 points per man as the annual competition of the Parkes club drew its largest turnout in years, promising a strong future.
The Diggers ball held Friday night drew guests from Parkes and surrounding areas. Organising committee and secretaries Mrs C Giblett and Mrs Hockey earned praise as takings exceeded £40.
A returned soldier, invalided in 1916 with rheumatism and kidney trouble after 16 years of discomfort, finally found relief using Schumann's Mineral Spring Salts. He gained weight and regained mobility after months of illness, with the cure advertised at 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 9 pence per jar. Also promoted are printing services from The Son Advocate.
A Wednesday night house party at Mr and Mrs W Brady Forbes Road was a successful event organized by Mesdames Brady and Cuteliffe. It featured novelty dances, a dainty supper, and Beagley’s orchestra, raising a notable sum for the church. The motor drive to Wyengala Dam, planned for Sunday, was postponed due to longer days, with continued interest in seeing the dam's progress.
The Burrawang tennis club traveled to Bogan Gate for a weekend duel. Bogan Gate won 18 15 after an exciting day despite cold dull conditions. A good crowd watched the tight finish. The report notes recent heavy fronts and subfreezing temperatures with welcome scattered showers.
Local agents report the weekly cattle sale resulted in a good clearance of the yarding. The market for fat cattle was buoyant and store rates were much improved.
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