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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
6
Rain at Pullabooka improved district prospects with wheat showing a strong recovery and grass paddocks growing feed. Fallowing has started though teething issues remain. Local farmer Mr W R Trutter and others report property damage from a drive while Mr Frank Aleeloa plans relocation to Jarrmbirg amid sparse hospital facilities.
The verse urges looking beyond the present with a hopeful future and warns that past woes fade as progress rises. It promotes Woods' Three Pepper Cure as a remedy to ease coughs and colds, implying preventive relief for advancing seasons.
Proceedings at Quandialla police court saw Chanse Theehurat charged with branding a letter T and heavy travelling sheep. he pleaded guilty and faced costs and a week’s imprisonment. Michael Flynn convicted of bookmaker offences with fines and gaol. possession of opossum skins led to fines and forfeitures. Drunk and inciting language cases resulted in fees and short terms. Edward Jeffries’ charge was dismissed.
Rain disrupted events as footballers and golfers faced cancellations. Grenfell beat Eugowra in a key football match while local preparations advance for a club tournament on the first Saturday and a midweek event, with villagers noting crop growth and market prices.
The report from Bedgerabong notes last week brought soaking rain on Thursday night and Friday aiding soil moisture. Farmers anticipate a strong wheat sowing season with renewed energy after the rainfall, predicting better yields and healthier crops across the district.
Garbled sports brief notes results from the Laneyrie Cup match day. Goolagong No.1 led The Strollers, with The Strollers No.2 trailing. Schedule mentions matches on Sunday and Monday with teams Pundeading and Bek in play.
A fragmented report from Bedgerabong notes the rabbit skin price rise drove unemployment relief here as harvests and hunting activity shift. Constable J Dectie Karke recently returned to town amid efforts to stabilize the region west of the Lachlan River and Lake Cowal.
On Tuesday before her wedding to Hugh Russell of Sandiwell Ivy Truth received tokens at the public mall on Wednesday. F J Hades and J Napier paid eloquent respects to the couple. Liat marked the occasion with a pleasant gathering. Miss T L Ricketty, colleague of Sehardt founder of NSAV Homes for Incurables at Ryde, visited to address school children about charitable work.
Rain totals across Quandialla and nearby towns show a fresh pattern after a steady spell. Half year rainfall stands at 6.35 inches in Quandialla with other registers listing Bimbi 123 Bland 150 and Berendebbu 1H).
Sir William Irvine announced a £100,000 gift from Sir MacPherson Robertson to the Victorian government. The funds fund the Gettengry ulrace prize, a bridge over the Yarra, and a cultural centre for children, reflecting Robertson’s pride in being a Victorian citizen.
Bedgerabong footballers lost Sunday in a 7 to 7 draw while missing several key players and playing short-handed. Hockey girls celebrated a hard fought win over Cangabal with a 1 to 0 final, as both sides produced late chances and tight defense.
In Houlmiong Wer 14 the district reports timbers lifted on Thursday and Friday, reviving roads and aiding farmers who feared resowing. Roads remain poor with work to begin soon. Ratepayers in Wangoola Shire expect attention to Forbes area between Me and near two miles. A meeting was held Saturday to discuss the situation.
Vague notes describe financial planning and private discussions involving Goolagong and several local figures. The fragmentary text hints at a budget debate, scheduled meetings, and mentions of venues like the Conner hotel and Crentell for a list of events this week.
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