In memory of Caroline Umpbley 1943
Mr and Mrs D Crouch express heartfelt thanks for sympathy and flowers shown after the death of Caroline Umpbley on March 4 1943. Artie and Cormily name gratitude for kind friends and neighbors.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1952
Page
5
Mr and Mrs D Crouch express heartfelt thanks for sympathy and flowers shown after the death of Caroline Umpbley on March 4 1943. Artie and Cormily name gratitude for kind friends and neighbors.
A garbled OCR note discusses basketball figures and scheduling with scattered names and phrases. It references a potential umpire, a forthcoming season, and interest in organizing events, but details are fragmentary and hard to confirm.
Pigs at Forbes market showed higher prices with advanced entries and strong bidding. Revenue and trade details indicate overall demand remained steady as buyers sought heavier porkers and fattened stock amid a busy sale day.
The Forbes Tennis Club will hold its annual meeting in the clubhouse on Wednesday March 12 at o'clock. Business includes election of officers and a general report. L Smith is named as honorific secretary.
Seed oats Pulehum Belay and Burke available for prompt delivery. Also Ford Sor wheat Wimmera ftyegrass Barry and mid season sub Clover. HON WALKER phone 10.
Forbes Rugby Union invites members and intending members to attend the Annual General Meeting at Paristy Hall on Wednesday March 5 at 7 pm.
The document reviews Forbes Rugby League's 1952 season, praising organization and support from officials, donors, and clubs. It notes efforts to arrange travel, fund medical expenses, and sustain League activities at Spooner Oval, with thanks to Group XI, the Ladies Auxiliary, and local officials for their roles in promoting football and safety.
New Zealand loan report at the Forbes regular pig sale notes prices stayed firm. Buyers and vendors showed steady demand with hog and baconer lots achieving higher ranges alongside lighter weights, while baconers and workers met solid price levels.
An engineer’s report on safeyards and a town planning assessment discuss priority improvements. The documents note project sections, weather-related delays, and coordination with municipal authorities and the Musicapal Employie. References to UT ACAI oversight and tentative scheduling appear amid fragmented phrasing.
An official in the West reports a serious position for the dairy sector due to prolonged dry weather. He notes drought impacts on stock, production, and prices, with industry stability threatened by reduced feed and potential milk shortages. Programs to support farmers and stabilize markets are discussed.
A readable fragment recalls golf legend Ben Hogan and a 1950s era Strand showing of Follow The Sun. The piece mentions weather, personal reflections, and a golf opening stroke, with nods to enthusiasts and crowds at the venue. The text is garbled but centers on Hogan, Follow The Sun, and a Strand screening.
Market reports show lambs dearer and sheep very firm at Homebush sales on Monday. Prime suckers sold from 20d to tid, lambs ranged from 18d to 111, ewes from 17d to Bd per db, with kin value noted. A total of 2598 head sold at Wax garden as trade remained firm. bullocks and heifers also showed modest increases with steers around 145 to 1d and other cattle prices improving.
The report notes generally fair quality with a water shortage impacting some districts. It cites reduced milk quality in places and mentions examination of corn supply, western district conditions, and general supplies in the area. Water scarcity hinders early spring activities and timing considerations for local operations.
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