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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

10

EUGOWRA Bits and Pieces

Rain has fallen steadily around the district for days. Grass growth is wonderful as farmers busy sowing out and wheat. Fories cricket team visits Inez Grinsted Cup challenge. Show Association revision committees hope schedule out soon. Ladies' Hockey Club re formed with practice starting. secretary Mrs Birch leads efforts. Congratulations to Mr det Mim Den Morton on birth of a son at local hospital.

Show Association Birch Det Mim den Morton Noble Ped Merv Symes Min Dewias Tuggrrat Lakes Ten Noble Melbourne Mustellen Mullah Prda Ore Orange Mona Tonkein Canowindra Elie Fube Mic

Dancers Fill Hall for Far West Children’s Benefit Dance

A crowded public hall hosted a midweek dance to support the Far Wear Children's Health Scheme. Despite threatening weather, light showers kept attendance high and expenses covered. the Mathias orchestra supplied music while Mr Bray and Mrs Piercy provided performances.

Brong Hall Far West Far Wear Mathias BI Bray Portes Piercy Mm Pletey Par West Children’s Committee Forbes Stewart

Goolagong Club Faces Planning After Opening Postponed

The Goolagong sports club, led by Terinia Chun and Jno Riley, postponed its official opening last Wednesday evening and plans a general meeting to reorganize. A cricket match Sunday saw Goolagong defeat Grawlin 20 to 11. A combined boat event at Warriderry school town ended happily with local students returning.

Terinia Chun Mmbery Jno Riley Sumas Leeutia Sewien Mir Fian Ser Bern Hyogo Usaecinten Alveroen Goolagong Grawlin Ork Focal Putt Ucami Convent Warri Derry Wartaderry

St Patrick s Day Ball Pleases Log Cabin Guests

The annual St Patrick s night ball at the Log Cabin drew about 100 couples from Forbes, Cowra, Grenfell, Canowindra, Eugowora and surrounding districts. A total of about £46 was taken at the door, with Ambassadors orchestra providing music and a supper arranged by Mrs W Hayden and helpers. Despite sultry weather and heavy rain later in the afternoon, attendees enjoyed the dancing and socialising, with a juvenile dance held on Saturday night and about £6 at the door.

St Patrick's Wight Forbes Cowra Grenfell Canowindra Eugowra Wil Coor D. Walsh Anil Hon Mises Clare Pat Hayden W. Hayden

Concert for Church Funds at public hall

A concert at Caragabal public hall on Saturday evening supported Methodist Church funds. Despite bad weather and absence of some Grenfell artists, locals staged an enjoyable program with piano duets, sketches, vocal solos by Misses TE McDonald and Ho Ward, popular songs by Measlin A Moore and J Martin, recitations by Mr PF Ded, and a Shadow Surgery sketch.

Minsey Mys4l Fen J. Guy Mr. Hird TE. McDonald Ho Ward A. Moore J Martin PF Ded Air F Meadames Ward Enjoyeble Wee

Modern Stock Transport Proves Faster and More Profitable

A report from Cyclone Perceived Gcb Co notes motor lorry stock transports outperform droving in fat lamb handling. Five loads totaling 144 miles were moved in a day on a four ton truck, with all sheep arriving in good order and markets showing higher per head prices. The system, built from pipe and wire for strength, fits various lorries and trailers.

Geb Co Dimedoo Vaneport Flemington Itan

Rabbit Virus Promoted by Federal Treasurer Report

The Federal Treasurer Mr Caney announced early in the week that a rabbit virus could wipe out small colonies into which it was introduced. It did not spread between colonies and would help control the population under natural conditions. Researchers consider parasites like the red rabbit flea as possible transmission aids and will continue experiments.

Caney Casey CBIR

Qualcast Lawnmowers and Bearings Advertises Models

Quality lawnmower items listed with ball bearings and wheel parts. Various models and sizes offered with prices given. Obvious emphasis on bearing components and parts available widely in stores.

Weather yields mixed notes across districts

In Bedgerabong and Quandialla the past fortnight brought unsettled regimes and variable rain. Bedgerabong reports frequent storms with some areas soaked while nearby spots remain dry. farmers urge more rain for a solid winter and spring. Quandialla records three quarters to two inches from last week’s storms with green fields returning and pastures improving. rain totals and uneven regulations mark the week as favorable so far.

Miny Semsomn Mt In Radin Quandtalla Ana

Far West Children Health Scheme Receives Fund Update

The Forbes committee shows a £71 debt to head offices, leaving £4 in arrears. At a Municipal Council meeting presided by Mr Palmer, profits from a touring company concert for the scheme reached £649 with last year’s plot at £10 10. New vice president H Peake attends, W Rowe reports on successful dances at Bedgerabong Garema and Mulgandry raising funds, and a date for a further dance is set. Written reports to meetings are now encouraged.

Sidy-slepounds Forbes Ube Torabey Une Coroides Mr & ©. Palmer Tod Palmer H. Peake Forbes Intermediate High School W. Rowe Girin Mr. Rowe Bedgerabong Garema Stewart Rowe C. Press

Tablelands Water Scheme Surveyors Depart Town

Surveyors stationed in the town for the Central Tablelands Water Scheme left during the week, marking a pause in field work as plans proceed. The move accompanies ongoing assessments and logistical adjustments for the regional project.

Caragabal Community News Spreads Local Notices

Engagement announced between Doris Mary, daughter of J Walter Caragabal, and Joseph Bernard, son of E G O Connor of Redlands Caragabal. L McKenna returns as manager of the Bank of New South Wales. Local residents travel, marry, or recover from ailments as community life continues with transfers and visits.

Caragabal Web Barnes Jack Brice Doris Mary J. Walter Joseph Bernard JE. Ogonnor Redlands New England L. McKenna Hank of New South Wales Mra Atkinson Sydney Lance Belgrave Caragabaj Barellan

Wheogo District Council Meeting Summary and Elections

The Wheogo District Council of the Farmers and Fellows Association held a well attended meeting led by President Roy Hughes. Elections elected Mr Black as President, plus vice presidents Roy Hughes and GH Pereira, with Mr Wd A Seymour reelected as secretary and treasurer. The secretary presented a sixteenth annual report noting drought, low prices, and mixed crop fortunes, with condolences for deceased members A K Trethowan and W W Killen. The report covers politics, ministerial changes, and proposed reforms to wheat handling, while noting war and insurance debates and expressing hope for better conditions next year.

Wheogo The Farmers and Felders’ Association NBM Roy Hughes aMeer Black Greenethorpe Roy Hughes Land Businness Seymour Fo and 5 Association Pand & Association Bao PF. and &. Association Hou A. K. Trethowan W. W. Killen Major Feld Air H. ©. Eliott Country Party Chamber Faneae Ee Ae

Quandi C W A Conference Delegate Appointed

At the monthly loreal branch meeting of the O W A delegates in Troth, delegates Mirs dames FR Penfold sen, L Penfold, Rowe, W Road, and L Troth were appointed to the general conference Last Thursday. Journeyed to Young to attend a District Council meeting chaired by the South-West Group president. Business discussed included Un Hospital affairs and agenda papers for pecarsl Conteratka Ciaaly. Morning and afternoon tems were provided at the Young branch W A Fest room for the four delegates. The next Group meeting is set for June.

Pecarsl Conteratka Ciaaly W.A

Nyngan Sale Seeks 18,000 Store Sheep March 29

Nyngan special sheep sale announced by A C Lyne and Co in conjunction with Dalgety and Co at Nyngan saleyards on Wednesday March 29. Eighteighteen thousand store sheep listed in advertising columns.

A.C. Lyne and Co Nyngan Dalgety and Co

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