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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1940

Page

7

Recent Eugowra and surrounding district notices

A compact report lists travels and returns of residents from Sydney and Victoria, weddings at Grenfell, transfers and new roles in local services, hospital notes, and obituaries. It mentions Mrs F J Conner, A J B McNamara, Fionia McNamara, Mr T W Bailey, Mr A W Weston, and Mr Richard Pulitzer among others, with community events at Bedgerabang and Goolagong.

Evoowra A. W. Weston Eugowra PA & H Association Mant Greenethorpe Richard Pulitzer Eugowra Sutton Painter Allen Cowra Bouthwell Peak Hill

Wedding of District Interest at Grenfell Presbyterian Church

The wedding of Henry Edward Millard to Catherine Stimpson took place at Grenfell Presbyterian Church on a Wednesday afternoon. Rev. O. E. Rowley officiated. attendants included E. K. McCallum and Athol Jones. The reception was at Presbyterian Hall with pastel decor and a cake by Adele Jones. The couple departed for the South Coast and Sydney, with the bride in a navy dress and burgundy accessories.

Gcuolagong Mira Morrow Mac Alma McKenzie McKenzie Forbes Street Harry Geo. Haydon Mra. Haydon Goolagong Leonard Dena Wal Metra Mro Nelligan Cowra Manter Max McFicon Forbes Hospital Jas Walsh Sydney Melbourne F. Wosan Nell Siserr Mire Jno Cody Canowindra Afi Armidale Angela Cliffe Retute Burerows Nowh Wilfred Bao Deel Violet Mire Lo Pieler J Inash K. Nelligan Dey Walsh and Mother Mia Syees Mien Wodeft Tinmere Grenfell Presbyterian Church Henry Edward Mire EL Malilturd BE. Millard Windermere Bimbi Catherine Inry W RL Stimpson EL Rowley Grenfell Admiral Te Lee Church Boror Athel Jones Nell Simpson EK. McCallum Bribtaree Athol Jones Warraderry London Presbyterian Hall Minn Adele Jones OE. Rowley Aydney

Rebuild Underway After December Storm at Local School

In Bedgerabong the Orange department staff begin repairs to the local school damaged by December storm. Local protectors were defeated by Grawlin in a recent match on the wicket for the Kelly Cup. grooves are not ready by hand.

Bedgerabong Orange Stomn

Night Tennis at Quandialla Draws Local Visitors

A new electric light court in Quandialla hosted a night tennis evening with men’s doubles and mixed doubles. Players from Caragabal and nearby towns attended, despite a dry spell and limited water. The crowd enjoyed quality play, and organizers plan district and club matches and a forthcoming tournament to boost social activity.

Quandialla Caragabal Etinia Trie Pinyere

Wirrinya cricket draw at Piney Range in high scoring match

Wirrinya traveled to Piney Range on Sunday for a high scoring clash that ended in a draw as Piney Range 316 batted first with Fiteh and G Hancock contributing. Wirrinya were all out for 210. B Reid, Boreham and Hinck starred for Piney Range while A Hancock and Boreham bowled well. Earlier Wirrinya beat Lye boys by innings and 30 runs, and Caragabal defeated by Caragabal in another Sunday match with detailed batting and bowling scores recorded.

Wirrinya Wed Wirinya Piney Range Fiteh G. Hancock Piney W. Gannon BR. Hancock L. Hancock J. Roberts C. Hancock Wirrinya Boys Lye Boys Coeyeng School

Weather Woes Hit Rural Areas Amid Drought

Countrywide conditions show farmers anxiously watching for rain as dry spell persists. Wells are drying, tank water scarce, and many homesteads face water shortages. Cooler spells bring brief relief but no rainfall forecasts, with Mandagers Creek reduced to stagnant pools and dams shrinking rapidly.

Bedderabong Tuessing Euvgowra

Extension of gin roam sought by Goolagong wheatgrowers

A well attended Agricultural Bureau meeting at the Log Cabin discussed extending gin roam at North Goolagong before harvest. Mr W Gray chaired the session and it was decided to forward a letter and petition to Major Meld at an early date.

Bugowra Sheep Sale Yarding Mixed Amid Lighter Trade

The Bugowra sale saw lighter activity Friday with 2000 sheep yarded. Ewes and lambs ranged in price from 14 to 18 for abred ewes, merino wethers 13 to 18/1, store heifers around 16 to 5, and cows topping to £77 10.

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Quandialla Bribbaree Match Ends Narrow Win

Quandialla beat Bribbarer by 11 runs after a hard fought game. Carr, Monger and W Shorrock starred with the ball, while Carr and Puller took key wickets. Final scores show Bribbaree bowled out for a 11 run defeat with several batsmen reaching double figures.

Bribhuney G. Carr Batman Fe. Gollis W Shorrock Aida Arrow W. Monger Ben Retir J. Monger Ison Hunter Quandialla Carr Puller

Forbes sale: 44 fat sheep and lambs yarded at Forbes

Edward Weaver and Coy along with Forbes and the Farmers and Grassers Co op held a special sale at Forbes on Tuesday yarding about 44 fat sheep and lambs, mainly lambs with some hoggets and merino wethers. Prime lamb values gained 1d to 2d per lb from prior sale amid strong competition from metropolitan exporters and local butchers.

Edward Weaver & Coy Forbes Farmers & Grassers Coop O,, Ltd Sunctioneers Evermpe Riverstone Meat Co Swifts Borthwicks Rogers Meat Co Sydney Meat Co FE. J Ashcroft & Sons Parkes Ave A.D. Grady A. Melville Joseph Payten John BR. Payten J. ©. Thornton Comeback Wether Limba Comeback Ewe Lambs T. H. Brey Shor Lambs Weaver Estate Shorn Lambs Memres Cucker Lambs Ed. Hamlyn Woolly Lambs G. Limbers Wether Lambe Jamen Barr Tedth Wethern Gibson & Sons Sueleer Dereet Horn T. Holland Phorn Rogerson Eaton Patterson Ahorn Limbs F Riley T. Ridley Gro, Hawke & Sons Weelly Bleckbinn Estate D C MacKinnon Storm Nerima Lamba McPhiliamy Mermo Wothers Wee

Visiting Optician Mr Bona to Visit Porbea

Visiting optician Mr D J Bona from London will visit Porbea on Wednesday March 13. Appointments, if desired, can be made at Knapton's consulting room.

D. J. Bona FLO London Knapton

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