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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

10

Local Notables Attend Union Church Service in Forbes

Mr HS and Mrs Dorothy Rodgers among Forbes residents who were inmates at Forbes District Hospital but are expected to be home during the week. The Sunday service at Union Church, led by Rev KO Moore, renewed old acquaintances. Also noted are visits from Mr and Mrs A A Constable and Mrs Lea Hand during recent weeks in Forbes.

Bedderabong Hs, Field Dorothy Rodgers Bo Forbes Distriet Hospital Union Church KO Moore Moore Porbey Jimy Apni A. B White A. A. Constable Harolmy Betgerabong Ron Constable Murram Leeton Lea Hand Ron Haydon Forbes Monu Winton W Cones Witton Park Margaret Miss Morten Gheniey Vinibory Mira A. Gengo FR Young Buge Jong I Hastings Bugelong Uwojiy Hastings Sydney Mr. Graye Byrine J. Goseard Navromine BH. Bolllyan Blink Berm Black Jack McAvey Kilburn

Severe hurricane devastates Quangadilla area with extensive damage

A powerful storm struck the Bedgerabong region causing shattered roofs at H J Ashcroft and Crowe residences, damaged schools and sheds, uprooted trees, and widespread flooding. Rainfall totalled 51 points with debris and dust cloudingthe town as residents assess losses and begin cleanup.

Welfare Committee Formed in Quandiolla Hall

A provisional committee led by Caldwell L K Chamberlain and J Martin plans a district meeting Tuesday March 8 p.m. at Quandiolia Hall to discuss forming a fund and a composite committee to aid departing Second AWLP members and those returning. Patriotic citizens urged to attend.

Quandialla Weil Las Inavwgarate 2 AWLP Messrs

Obituary for Mira J Causer of Quandialla in Young hospital

Mira J Causer of Quandialla died March 1 in Sacred Heart Hospital Young after childbirth. Her infant daughter survives in hospital care. Funeral rites were held at Church of England Bimbi and Cemetery, with large attendance and wreaths from local groups. She was 28, daughter of Rh Penfold and wife of Jack Causer, active in local clubs and the Country Women's Association. The district mourns the irreplaceable loss.

Quandialla Wri Mira J. Causer Sacred Heart Hospital Young Hes Sisters of the Hospital Church of England Bimbi Binh GO. N. Lenoord Blend Country Women's Association Jake

Weather unsettles Quandialla with dust storm and rain

Clouds gather on Thursday morning as a strong wind lifts a dust storm in Quandialla. An afternoon downpour follows but cooler conditions do not arrive, leaving unpleasant weather through the day.

Quandialla Wed

Wirrinya Defends Rewel Cup In Cricket Thriller

Wirrinya defended the Rewel Cup Sunday as Wal Blick PF Horeemepee and H Reid led aggressive innings. Seymour Nicholls and Howarth shared key wickets in a tight contest. the team from Wirrinya will defend Morgan Cup next Sunday against Cleavers Colts. A Caragabal school side beat local boys by two runs in a separate school match with W Monger top scoring.

Wirrinya Rydell Wirraya Wal Blick PF Horehemepee H. Reid Seynour W. Redd Walligonelly Ory Nicholls Howarth Turer Deuss Cleavers Colts J. Reid VY Frid B Reid C. Russell O. Beyman F. Boreham Wm. Block Wal Black J. Brown A. Gomard R. Jones Caragabal School Focal Boys W. Monger Caragebel Por Wirringa

Tribute Paid To Broome Family at Wirrinya Gathering

Wirrinya hall hosted a farewell gathering for the Broome family before their move to the Mytstone district. Speakers Seymour Clarke Smith and Dose offered tributes to the couple, and Mr Birdeme expressed thanks for the kindness shown. The Neville family was welcomed to the district as they take over Mr. Hroome's property. Dancing continued until after midnight with songs and toasts.

Broome Mytstone My Seymour My Clarke Mr Smith Dose Birdeme Limeelf Neville Mr. Hroome

Fires Threaten Property On Bimbi Road

A series of fires in AUELTHER area prompted a fire call to Quandiall a brigade on Wednesday. Mr WT Causer reported his property on Bimbi Road, sparking a bush fire that spread briefly before firefighters and volunteers controlling winds and showers of rain confined the blaze to a small area with only fence posts destroyed and no major damage.

Quandialla Auelther WT. Causer Bimbi Road Ciuer

Grinsted Cup Match In Canowindra Journey

Grinsted Cup contest took the Canowindra team to Canowindea on Sunday with heavy 402 to 14 defeat as principal players including Heath Wilkins McCaarron and Barnes starred. Next match will be against Grenfell Country Town at Cornybinal on March 31 for the Comforts Fund with teams and players listed.

Caragabal Carigabal Canowindea Conowinedea PT Lyne A Heath M. Wilkins J McCaorron Barnes Cornimbal W. Maton Grenfell Mareh Toea Comforts Fund RR Nepler Fiteh Minarme W. Chesher G. Jones R. Hianeneck L. Hinrock Hunter W. Gannon J. Mon WN. Teldemann F. Omeally A Pacslow G. Hancock

Rainfall and civic notes from Eugowra district

Weather across Eugowra district brought 17 points of rain and strong winds with parts of the area recording heavy showers. In town, the first meeting of the new show committee elected J W Lees president and several vice presidents. Lord Mayor’s Patriotic Fund supported by Gell Club proceeds. Stock-keeping in Mandagora Creek area hindered by dry tanks, with calls for a public water tank near trucking yards. The Enggowra Fare Payers Association faced council inaction as demand grows.

Eugowra Wed Sydney Mesers Max Len Shing Ang E. J. Herbert Patel J. W. Lees Mears G. A. Boreham Enggowra Fare Payers’ Association Bore Shire

Hodges and Nock Wedding in Deniston Heights

The Hodges and Nock families unite as Miss Hodges, given in marriage by her uncle, wed Mr. Nock in a ceremony at the Meth tier Church. The bride wore white tulle and carried auventiam flowers with blue delphinium accents as guests from New Zealand and many U.S. states attended at Braeside reception. After signing, Mrs HC Nock sang a solo and the couple planned to make their home at Hoean Gate.

A Wedi Districk Trent Pete Entiat Uhual Ting Leet Jane WB Pranic Grame Hodges Youngeet Eon Mor Mry Rwoo Hedges Pullers oMelatead Mir A E Hodges Evelyn Nock Jean Barner Royal Alexander Fiengital HC Nock Mfr Stephen Fpagey John Nock Qroomanan New Zealand Mia Hodges Hoean Gate

Night Tennis Clash at Quandialla Courtyard

A night tennis match took place on Monday at the Quandialla court. The game finished with five sets each, but Quandialla held an 11 game edge over their opponents, presenting a dramatic finish to the evening.

Quandialla Horridale

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