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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
7
The text reports uncertain weather with light showers and wind from the northwest. It notes a promised rainstorm and persistent showers continuing into the afternoon, though some activity seems dampened by the wind and rain.
Quandialla hosts MALOOF Lodge officers installation at the Quandialla Hall with visitors from West Wyalong and Tallumba. D. G. M. McClee, Secretary Daniels and others attend from G.O.O.F and RAOB. The event includes toasts, a Loyal Boost honored, and plans for a centenary celebration next year.
Redlands players posted a tight victory as the doubles teams clashed with Hancock and partners delivering strong play. Final scores featured close sets and multiple 6 4 and 6 1 results, with Parker, Malloy, and O Connor among the standout performers in a lively Wednesday match.
J W Johnston died in Quindialla Hospital on Tuesday at age 8. A resident of Coragabal for a short time he was respected by all. Survived by his widow and family, four daughters in Victoria, three in South Australia, and four in Coragabal.
Friends of Richard Jackson of Button Quandialla regret his death on Monday afternoon at Ryde Memorial Hospital after years of illness. A World War I injury and the loss of his second wife weighed on him, he died at age 43. His remains were buried at Woro Dore Cemetery on Tuesday as a son mourns his father.
Caragabal hosted Cowra in a friendly hockey afternoon on Sunday. The Cowra women dominated the early play, while the Caragabal men achieved an 83 goal win. Players enjoyed the match and the girls entertained spectators with lively hospitality.
Bendick Murrel defeats Quandialla 6 to 5 as visiting Bendick Murrel presses for the McWaode Cup. Hoad and Macklin stand out for Bendick Murrel while Quandialla’s Lees Purvis and Dundas fight hard. Final score sees Bendick Murrel edge Quandialla with a last minute drive in a windy contest.
Caragabal footballers defended the Tooths and Lager trophy against Wyalong Rozellas on Sunday. Scorers for Caragabal included J McKenna with two tries, N Tiedeman, E Glavin, B Doyle, and 3. Smith, with Tiedeman and J McKenna also scoring goals.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions holiday plans with Mr and Mrs Constable and a return to city work during the week, but lacks clear names, places, or events to form a full item.
Eugowra riflemen visited Crerfell am Binituy seeking the Barton Challenge Shield and won by a 23 point margin. Noble with 40 led, B Noble 77, L G Noble in strong form with 26 of 300, while Engowre footballs later lost to Ounowindra 2 nil. Debating society and hospital notes fill the rest of the report with local society items and personnel movements.
The Road Safety Council warns headlight glare blinds drivers as darkness widens pupils and speeds reduce vision. Minister Colonel Trusner urges dimming lights and lowering speed to reduce glare after incidents. The article notes eye physiology and blackout effects during glare. It also mentions NSW taxi growth from 12 taxis in 1900 to 1240 by 1939.
Mr Everett of the Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association and the Central Council of the Victorian Country Party praised the Federal Labor Party for advancing wheat industry reform. He thanked the Labor MPs for bringing the issue to the Commonwealth Government and urged continued action to secure low interest funds from the Commonwealth Bank.
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