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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
4
Members of the Eugowra District News Suite Sherl Ui ape gathered for a men’s Wetating at the Church of Binlend. The gathering featured speeches, a debate on the Burral Threatethe bloc and democraticisation efforts, with committee readings and plans for future sessions.
The report notes Goolagong's first cricket match in years with heavy rain reaching near winter levels. A high score of 60 points is mentioned amid stormy conditions, while Army players and Cowra platoons are cited as top performers. Local society notes include hospital stays, births, and deaths, with various residents mentioned in passing.
A fragment notes a social gathering planned for Easter Monday organized by local chums. The brief hints at a casual, inclusive event intended to foster neighborly bonds without formal program details.
Readable fragments describe social visits and residents in a small town. Mentions include Miss Freda Mulligus, Letty Ashoyute, Mahi Kon, and Ron Weis with colleagues at New Cites. Notes on visitors, home duties, and a rumored police development surface amid scattered names and places.
The wedding of Adams and McMillan on a Saturday afternoon featured bride Mia and groom Willer in a ceremony at Cle Urbie's home. Attendants included sister Joyce Millan and Ber Moan as best man, with Rev. H. Stanley Paroud officiating. The reception followed with family robes and a carved cake from Wilair Mother, marking a small, ceremonial community event.
The We Gis outfit joined the Heel fori Ae, then faced challenges and losses but showed enthusiasm and hope for the future of the group. They plan early training with many members aiming for preliminary stages, highlighting the strong culture and potential of the squad.
Fragmentary passage mentions a school, a focal Publ S jool, and children of Ube bee Puthe Behool. It references distribution of grapey boxes, a Friday afternoon event, and tentative dialogue including a line about a person named Jack. The text is garbled with many misspellings and names.
Architwid Geigy Geeper, known as A G Gosper Alley, dies at age 0 after a lengthy illness. Born in the Richmond NW district, he was a respected cleric and a former member of the ALP and Lodgers. Survived by his widow Martha Geeger and several children, his funeral was attended by lodge members and public figures.
A baby born at Wentworth private hospital Bathurst has two teeth in the upper jaw and another in the fever area. Parents are Mr and Mrs P Hanlon of 128 Forham Hiceet. Hiver Sullivan calls it a rare occurrence with no known cause. One other similar case occurred about a year ago to Mr and Mrs Burke of Connell. The teeth cause no illness and are not permanent.
The March 1 meeting of the Eugowra CWA featured a program with guest speakers and a closing social. Delegates elected for the conference and a Group Council report noted Central Western Group has about 863 members, with baby health centres clinics and two dress rooms, while plans were made for future itineraries and Younger Setball support efforts.
Public meeting of all interested parties about purchasing a new ambulance Wagton for the Bugowre district will be held at Ye ES Depot on Thursday March 2 at 6 pm.
Announcement for a dance in the Imperial Theatre on Tuesday April 18. Jean Woodgate serves as Hon. Sec. and urges attendance.
Field officers report Premier has established a Bushfire Relief Committee and announced methods for farmers to secure financial assistance. The Rural Bank will handle payments and loan terms. DPWAC and OWA coordinate material supply and priority inquiries. Inspectors of Stock will report damage to assess compensation and support.
A Forbes sale drew buyers from Sydney and Parkes with the yarding dominated by baconers and heavy porkers. Prices ranged from 126 to 62 shillings per cwt for porkers and sows, with sales strong across the board as buyers eyed the next Forbes event on Friday April 4.
Parish of Eucgowha announces the fourth Sunday in Lent services including Holy Communion at 11 am and evening prayers. The schedule lists locations and times for Api and Pauls with references to Berman Mirys Gilgies and Cloctwn as part of the liturgical procession.
Visiting optometrist and optician from Orange, Mr D J Bone, will visit Eugowra on Monday May 22. He will be in Conowindra morning and Eugowra afternoon, possibly calling at Neidh's Central Hotel in the afternoon. He will also be in Eugowra in the morning. Appointments can be made through the Eugowra News agency.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a disturbance or theft at a location called Forewood with unclear timing. The text names persons or groups and mentions prior incidents, but exact details and outcomes remain unreadable in the fragment.
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