Chamber of Commerce Proposes Talks and Road Funding
The Somers Chamber discusses inviting Sydney University Extension Board lecturers on various subjects and asks where lecturing may occur. A motion seeks greater petrol tax allocation for rural road work. Concerns over stormwater drainage along Conowindra Road prompt a request to Boree Shire Council to fix the issue and improve kerbing and paving to prevent erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney University Extension Board
Chamber of Somers
R.ates
Conowindra Road
Boree Shire
Golf Notes Opening Day March 26 Sets Key Tasks
Work continues to ready the links for an 18 hole course with fairways mown and greens prepared. March 1s schedule lists officials and members attending a morning meeting to review progress and upcoming events for the BerL golf club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyter
Local cricket match ends in draw between Forbe Rovers and Wy rho Plive
Sunday contest at Baggowra features detailed bowling by N Leupford and a sharp fielding display. Crowley Todd and Slaven contribute for Wychan Heli while Beegrove and Lorkwell feature for Forbe Rovers with several late wickets and miscues shaping a tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conty Tate
Forbe Rovers
Baggowra
Woychan
N. Leupford
Social notes from Eugowra and surrounding towns
Local residents and visitors feature in a busy Eugowra district column with names like Langford Copeland Herbert Doyle Glover Riach McCarron and Brien. Holidays hospital visits charity events and community movements are noted along with travel to Sydney Dubbo Lithgow and Parkes.
VYCHAN FAREWELL FOR MR WRIGHT FAMILY AT SCHOOL OF ARTS
A well attended Vychan farewell held at the School of Arts on Monday for Mr. W Wright and his children Ron and Margaret who were leaving Vychan for Eugowra. Speakers from Wychan residents Bonnie Dell Parents and Citizens and the cricket club expressed regret while Mr. Douglas welcomed the newcomers. The couple received a wallet of motes and a song and supper followed with Ron and Margaret celebrating their 20th birthday that day. Mr. Wright and Margaret plan a holiday in Victoria before settling in Oberon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arta
Jill
Vychen
W. Wright
Ron
Margaret
Aitle Lorraie
T. H. Bray
Wright
Wyeuna
James Pilus
Wychan
Frank Toohey
Bonnie Dell
Aascistion
W.toohey
Wychan Cricket Club
Milner Clemens
7. A. Douglas
Douglas
Eugowra
Maunhalter
Mery Seaton
Judith Cheney
Ron Seaton
Maregaret
Farewell afternoon for Mrs. Brody at school
A large gathering of parents attended a farewell at the school for Mrs. Brody on Friday. Rita Wright and Juan Little presented shoulder sprays and bouquets as teachers and pupils offered musical items and speeches of appreciation. The Mothers' Club gave a gift, and Mrs. Brody thanked everyone before an afternoon tea.
Birthday Surprise for Miss Joan Neich at Central Hotel
Miss Joan Neich of the Central Hotel received a surprise birthday party Monday night. Friends and her parents joined a birthday tea in her honor and, after a pleasant lounge gathering with card games and music, she enjoyed the evening and received many lovely presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Neich
Central Hotel
Jon
Struck by cricket ball injures Geolagong youth
Geoffrey Walters, a boy from Geolagong, was struck on the head by a cricket ball during a school game on Monday. He was admitted to Eugosia Hospital and transferred to Sydney by train on Tuesday after an operation. latest reports say his condition is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Walters
Roy Waters
Geolagong
Eugosia Hospital
Sydney
Plame
Parke
Hospital Working Bee Aids Eugowra Memorial Care
A community Working Bee at Eugowra Memorial Hospital aimed to divert storm water away from the buildings and curb soil erosion. About a dozen men using two tractors and a dit machine worked several days. Hospital Auxiliary members provided meals and praised the effort. Miss Rona Dixon made a Sydney trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugowra Memorial Hospital
Bowls Singles Championship Shows Close Bowls Action
The day featured tight singles with Jim Norrie defeating Merv German 21 to 3 in a swift match. Upcoming semi finals pair Norrie against Gordon Howell while Forbes and Eugowra clubs vie in social rinks with notable performances and near-breaks.
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Jim Norrie
Mery
Jim
Merv
Gordon Howell
Ned
Eliber Mga
Rene
T. Crawford
Forbes
Poerbes
Crawford Gruflemain
Portis
Novy
Hl Battle
W. Garden J. Adama
Bull
No. Y
D. Hughes
D. Norrie
F. Mulligan
D. Herbert
Eugowra
J. James
W. Leaney
Davie
T. Web Forbes
Eugwera
Feaven
Consiilutiu
Pentesen
Wood
Chelles
Mery German
B. Dwyer
Nieholla
Dyer
Ni Croenford
Ft Barton Fortes
MacKinnon Pubes
Portes
Porces
Carona
Departure of President and Red Cross notes
The Red Cross notes a March 3 frat meeting with Mrs Enkin leaving town and Mire J Nuria serving as interim president. July nominal meeting set. thanks to catering workers. branch funds improved. six new books and crutches donated to the local hospital. Delegates to Sydney conference elected: Smith, Mrs McArthur, and Muss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enkin
Mire J. Nuria
Acce Cine Je Dea Yemiay
Red Cross
Sydney
H.W
Aen
Smith
Local Notices and Lenten Services At St Matthew and St Paul
Announcement lists events for the third Sunday in Lent March 2 with Holy Communion at St Matthew and St Paul services. It notes a fundraising competition won by Misa T. McArthur, donations by Miss Scott and Mr A Carman, and managerial notes by Mr Pat Barnes. Shown are Holy Communion times and Evensong schedule for March 11 at St Paul and related details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Carman
Misa T. McArthur
Scott
Feree
Fangong Marth
Bouth
Pat Barnes
Bugowra
St. Matthew's
Goolagong
St. Paul's
Page invitation to submit news and sporting items
A notice invites readers to send items of general interest to Mrs. C G Cheney in Engowra for weekly publication. It requests sporting secretaries to forward notices and provides contact by phone via Mr R A Douglas for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Cheney
Nanima Firegi
Cheney
Ron Douglas
Engowra
Memages
R. A. Bouglas
Saturday Night Storm Ravaged Town and Roads
A Saturday night storm dropped heavy rain across the region, damaging the Conewindra Road and surrounding areas. Reports indicate significant washouts on the railway line between Lew alata and Cunowindra, with flooding on main roads and water crossing points. Police and local crews worked to assess damage and begin temporary repairs ahead of Sunday.
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Mutvie
Lew Alata
Conewindra
Foe
Boturvoy
Ligne
Cunowindra
Capoclil
Ivaine
Stray horse collision damages car near Canowindre Road
Mr Price Wie escaped serious injury when his car hit a stray horse on Canowindre Road last week. The animal bolted from the roadside and was killed after its leg was broken. The crash caused substantial damage to the vehicle near a culvert while returning from Eugowra to Innis Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Price
Canowindre
Mr. Price
Innisvale
Eugowra
Optometrist Mr Bono to Visit Eugowra and Canowindra
Optometrist Mr Bono will visit Eugowra and Canowindra on Monday March 24. He may be consulted at Eugowra Central Hotel Villaenien and at Canowindra the same day. Appointments may be arranged at Eugowra's own agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DJ Bono
Optametrist
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Chamber OF Commerce
Lish Book
Forbes Rovers
Wychanon
Laugtered
Crowley
Tweynserth
Doyle
Crewey
I Tralee
Slaven
Trotman R
Trotmste
Beegrove
Bengrove KS
Lockwell
Latefurt
Lorkwell
Sorbes Rovers
Layton
Abaya Nh
Pertiuen
Lalita
Meileren
Deelboel
Nest Bileley
Blaven
Phares
RO Haswell
Aarpley
Ho Bile
Leoyle
Leu Fond
Neel Langford
Veet
J. Copeland
Nanima Street
Avalon
Mrs. Melntyre
Minn
Betty Herbert
Havilah
Misa Herbert
Srdory
Miss Doyle
Timoboar
Woolli
Grafton
Douglia Frankary
Mrece Givenhalgh
Victora
Nil Glover
Oberon Street
Tweek-End
Mer
Mra
Woyalstick
Minis Street
Sydipsie
Glen
Mia Clare Riach
Mac “ Riach
Brisband
Herbie
Surfers’ Parodia
LA Hospital
Orange
Fellowes
Little Bert
McArthur
Eugowra Central Scho
BR. Brody
Jean Ifordert
Mr. Brody
C.tgo
Allan Brien
Pinedale
Missoo
A. Wilwa
Tramle
Southern Dia
Ericta
Jack Reatu
Jick Lee Bob
Key Webster
E.R. Meldrum
Gleorge Culopedis
Katoomba
Yeung Busnes
George Tomlins
Dubbo
Eugesia
E Stram
Eugowra Motors
Feelde
No MacArthur
FR. Mulloy
Gordon Douglas
Doniglas
King George VI Hopital
Mr. B. Banham
Coogee
A. Holmes
Eric Cheney
Eid Peter
Blayney, Re
Mra Prink Cheney
Lithgow
J. Langford
Tullamore
Messrs
B. Woodgate
R. Sparkes
Mr. Guthrie
Merv Rawsthorne
Kelvin
W. G. Gardner
Evelyn Street
G. Brunskill
Joan
Chatswood
Ted Shrimpton
Les Nash
Eugowra Memorial
George Pengilly
Hayden
P. Cheney
Judith
Parkes
Warwick K. Gardner Mes
Kodak Photo Supplies
David
Australia
Vychan
Mr. Wright
Mrs. Brody
Red
Anglican
Elgowra
Ubcil Miller
Recto
Washaways
Canowindra Rd
School of Arts
Bugowra, N
St. Joseph's School
Euchre
Childress
N. McArthur
R. Tyler
Baby Heart Centre
Benedit May Perry
Organnisers
General Motor Engineering Works
N. J. McArthur
York Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth Car
Fargo Trucks
Morris Cari & ‘Trucks
Brust and Concrete
Hughes
Horee
Jemalong
Goobang
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