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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1937

Page

7

Moonbi Triumph In Hard Fought Cricket Match

Moonbi clinched a victory as hosts posted 192 against Moo nbi while Mooton fielded solid bowlers with McKeown taking 5 for 20 and McLean 16 plus McKinnon 90. Goolagong and Chiverton match postponed, locals plan Red Creek trip for Brown Cup defense.

Qootha G Stone McKinnon Jones L. Broome Nash McLean Wert Mengien McKeown J. Bowes Low McKew M. Wheatley A Nicholle L. Allison L_ Crowe D. Burns Meneles J. Sanders Oolagong Goolagong Chiverton Red Creek

Meaghers' Cricket Defeated by Eugowra in Kelly Cup

Meaghers' Cricket team visited Eugowra on Sunday for the Kelly Cup but were defeated. Eugowra's McNamara scored 100, while Clifford and Coombes shared most wickets. Belgrove led Meaghers' batting in a dominant performance.

Eugowra Meaghers McNamara Clifford Coombes Belgrove

Season of P Promise Golf Club Meets Bugowra

The annual meeting of the golf club was held last week. Dr. O Rielly was elected president and Sean was named secretary. Members anticipate arranging the Jinks to playing order soon.

Gunning Gap Carnival Spirit Returns at Dweyer Party

Mr and Mrs T F Dweyer hosted about 30 guests last Sunday for a musical social evening at their home. The program featured vocal and instrumental songs recitations and humorous sketches with card games for those who preferred them.

Gunning Gap T. F. Dweyer

Country cricket results from Bedgerabong and Monwonga clash

Be dgerabong and Monwonga played Sunday for the Orlando Cup on home and away wickets. Bedgerabong bowler M Piercy led the day with two for 25 in the first innings while J Ormsby took 0 for 1. Monwonga’s T Simmonds top scored 41, and bedgerabong bowler J Hodges claimed four for 72 across both innings as Monwonga were all out for 121. Bedgerabong’s innings total reached 161 with W Field and J Hodges contributing, while M Simmonds and R Hodges led Monwonga’s bowling with multiple wickets. The match featured solid fielding and notable performances from W Field, J Hodges, and T Simmonds.

Mien Abong Igado Bedeersheng Nirawiln Monwonga Ent Hane Hert Heads Grawilo Harold Pryor Bedgerabong Hia Fe T Burton Grawlin Jack Mooney Aundries W.field A Simmonds Jack Hodges J. Ready K. Constable M- Simmonda HB. Hodges T. Simmonds M. Simmonds R. Chant BR. Simmonds Jim Hodges A. Simmonds WH. Keogh J. Mooney J. Heady FE. Hodges Sundries Totel Dowling K. Simmonds H. Keogh W. Constable Mononga R. Hodges W. Hanna M. ‘Gunning W. Field R. Simmonds K. Consable P. Ready Ibw Tr. Radburn C. Gunning KR. Hodges W Field Constable Chant

Quandlalla Victors Over Quandialia At Quandills Showground

A Sunday match at Quandills Showground saw Quandlalla beat Quandialia by four wickets. Hidtmann scored 44 with Sharrock 18 and Stonham 20 for Quandialia. Monger and team bowled well to restrict Quandialia to 119. ODonnell and Monnor Beir stabilized for Quandlalla, reaching 100 not out at stumps, with Muir adding 6 and Beir contributing solid strikes as the home side closed on 206.

Nowian J. Monger Quandialia J. O'Donnell W. Monnor Beir

Election of Hogan Gate Committee Declared Null

The poll for the Hogan Gate FP and A Association committee was declined by President Mir Walter Chew. Four ballots were cast with one nominated slate. votes listed include J. T. A’Beckett Sr, Ry Hy Buchanan, H. S. Dore, PF J Bind, W. W. Chew, and many others with varied tallies. No clear winner emerged.

Bogan Gate Wet Hogan Gate FP. & A. Association Mir Walter Chew J. T. A'Beckett Sr Ry Hy Buchanan Dore PF J Bind W. W. Chew C. C. Patterson Geo J. J. Dwyer K B. Rawson H. G. Davies Behmidt J. T. A. A'Beckett Jr Lea Leee Jack Magill No Seoth A. J. Collier J. Buchan A. Scrivner R, BR. Hockey Jim Miles Arthur Hodmeseyear Hunter T. Gamble

Annual Meeting of Garema P. and C. Assn Officers Named

Garema parish council association held its annual meeting at the focal hall last Thursday. Officers appointed include President Fr. Touat Treasurer N Daview and Honorary Secretary MV Grabeach. The meeting adjourned after discussion of the water routing plan and business moved to the following Friday in April.

Gahema Fenechienerd Parente” Init Cities” Association of Gareme Svar Fr. Touat Mid Orabeeh Dee N. Daview le OL

Harvest figures at Garemp railhead reported in Sydney

The garne harvest at Garemp shows a total of 224200 bushels of wheat with 185000 bushels shipped by truck to Termini Elevat ore in Sydney. Me R Bouth of Garemp supervised the receivals.

Uahema Gareme Alten Termini Elevatore Sydney Me. R. Bouth Garemp

Bogan Gate Referendum Day Passes Quietly

Polling on the referenda at Bogan Gate proceeds with little public opinion voiced. Weather in the district fluctuates, with some areas receiving rain while others stay dry. Grasshoppers cause damage as they migrate seeking fresh pastures.

Bogan Gate

Weather and Farm Mems Report on Drought and Grasshoppers

The district records steady rain on Saturday with 26 points and a helping night frost, aiding water supplies but not drought relief. Grasshoppers plague fields across the Liehlan Valley, while storms bring variable rainfall and improving pastures, boosting lucerne seed prospects for landowners.

Golagong Wwe

Enthusiastic Pinnacle Club Elects Committee and Plans Tennis Tournament

The Pinnacle Club annual meeting last Sunday elected G Beamer as president and G Front as treasurer. Small, Mera, Heathcote, Fawney, Flynn, Beasley, and Small named to a selection committee. A working party will prepare the court. A tennis tournament will be held on Easter Monday at the local courts to support School funds, with a dance at the hall on tournament week.

Pinnacle Wei Pinnacle Club G. Beamer G. Front Small Sec. Mera T. H. Heathcote J, Fawnley T Flynn N, Beasley Pinnacle Tennis Club

LOCAL NOTES FROM SUGOWRA AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS

For Sugowra and nearby towns, residents report travel to Sydney and Manly for holidays, with many returning. Notable names include Misses Ute and Olkve Croucher, Mrs Newell, Clare and Angela, Mr Tom Cameron a burn victim recovering, and families like the Vollavin and Crowther households visiting or hosting relatives. Community updates cover hospital stays, transfers, and local staff changes at Quandialla and nearby stations.

Pinnacle Hall Meeting Elects Officers for Year

The Pinnacle Hall annual meeting held last Sunday elected W J A Seymour as president. Messrs G Seamer and A Milton became vice presidents, J Saddington took on secretary and treasurer duties, with T A Heathcote and G Seamer as committee members. The group planned an April 14 ball and outlined hall alterations for the year.

Playing Havoc Swarms Hit Eugowra District

Swarms of grasshoppers have plagued the Bucowra district during the week, ruining pastures and leaving stockowners short of feed. The insects moved from the northwest about three miles from the town, then veered toward the river, causing havoc around the district.

Hugowra

Destroyers at Work in District Sees Grasshopper Plague

Grasshoppers have arrived in millions and are consuming crops and resources across the district. Livestock stock remains in good condition while hand feeding has started on many properties to mitigate damage.

Warm Welcome to Honeymooners at Ironbark Hall

A pleasant function was held at Ironbark Hall on Wednesday night where residents honored the honeymooners. Gifts were presented to the couple and the hosts served a tasty supper, with the queen or hostess replying to the welcomes.

Browarke

Dwyer Wins Despite Heavy Rains at Gunning Gap

In a muddy race at Gunning Gap on Friday, T. F. Dwyer prevailed as judges led by H. Bartlete awarded top honors. Races featured H. Rawsoo and a barrow entry, with Dwyer’s fallow winning free placement amid wet conditions.

Gunning Gap Bureau

Successful functions Goolatong social events summary

A house party hosted by Sipeos Norma Watt and Tiny Burnley at Mr and Mrs H Stack’s residence Saturday night netted £7 4s to aid St Patrick’s fund. A Canowindra social at the local hall raised £12 with Miss Mobba providing the music. A walking race was won by Mrs Flyon and Mr L Hogan.

Sipeos Norma Watt Tiny Burnley H. Stack St. Patrick's Mian Smash Flyon L. Hogan

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