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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
11
Local note lists visiting offician Mr D J Bono of Eugowra to consult Monday May 12 with appointments via Eugowra News agency. Cricket visit by Eugowra grade players to Parkes for final match against Nelungaloo ends with Eugowra at three wickets for 147. Boreham top scored 50.
The Eugowra Tennis Club annual meeting elected W Toohey as president D himoretary and A Dean as treasurer. The opening date for the season is set for April 13 with courts prepared by February. Members anticipate an enjoyable day outing.
Eugowra Jockey Club organizes a meeting with afternoon tea cool drinks and a booth. Secretary Mr A Mow said the event promises to be an outstanding success this year as interest from the surrounding towns grows.
A large crowd attended a farewell function for Constable Evans in Eugowra on Monday night. Councillor Dave McCarron chaired the gathering with many speakers praising Evans as a dedicated officer and top club golfer. The event featured singing and a local arts display, marking a memorable send off for Evans and his wife.
A jumble of names and events covers Mrs George promoting healing plans, Miss Mallick visiting Grange, and Forbe s society hosting a presentation of Arsenic Old Lace. The piece notes guests, hospital transfers, christening at Eugenia Church, and club officers led by Mrs Lynch with several local figures attending social functions.
In Boree Shire a by election produced counts with Toe pstraendinary Cynderction for B Toung of Borer Shine receiving 47 votes while Me R. BL Herbert polled a7 amid widespread apathy. Voters reported many did not know about the election and several names were missing from the roll. the Barer Shire Council was asked to update the roll.
The P and C announce a March 40 planning meeting to finalize a bazaar supper and fair, with tent openings and a Pull-up Fund. A dance is planned for April 28 with local visitors, featuring a main dance floor, celebratory performers, and community support. The committee praises active members, donors, and workers, noting strong participation at a working bee led by Mr Pengilly.
An advertisement claims rapid weight loss without diet or exercise using glandular extracts. It promises permanent weight reduction of about one pound per week and offers a “Pree Ding meals Chart” with pull particulars for instant purchase.
A farewell event in Monday night hours honored Mrs Alan Evans. Guests enjoyed singing and dancing numbers by local performers, a party supper, and a reading from Our Hearts Were Young and Modern. Alec Evans is noted for leaving the district soon, with further social events planned.
The wedding at Conowinedine Church features Miss Fine and Miss Crowe among bridesmaids in pale gowns with imported lace. The bride, in white, is led by her brother and accompanied by a corsage of white flowers, while guests and music set a formal, era-specific scene.
A pre wedding party at the School of Arie on Totaday celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Ron Douglas and Judith Meredith. Guests included Jean Again and Mire M. Croweher. Gifts were presented with warm wishes from family friends and local notables. A supper followed with music by Mra OG. Dart, Miss Dee, Mr. Ken Mulligan, and Roa Tomas. The event was organized by Mrs. Croucher and Mrs. Cossey.
Advocate article notes readiness to handle competitive pace of Oedee Toma. It highlights the organization’s plans to manage challenges, stressing readiness, strategy, and cooperation with teams. The piece emphasizes adaptation, training, and coordination to maintain high performance levels.
Bugowra Book Club hosted a gathering with Mrs Frenk Tekl welcoming visitors from Moruya and Cootamaburra and Miss EL MicGarnen Reyoines. Audrey Wythes won a copy of My Friend Flicka, and members noted library additions from Mrs Evans of Engowre. The afternoon featured readings from Lawson and Middlemarch, with floor discussions and a plan to join Margaths Worlds books.
Golfers attended the Parke opening on Sunday but did not show top form. Weekend competition drew a record turnout and the best scores were Douglas 75 11 04 McLichlan 103 306 LL Agustin 30 88, with Plowman breaking apart.
An assortment of local notices and classifieds lists Easter Monday events and entertainment by Hohntere's Orchestra, a free nursery rhyme ball, and various sales items including an electric motor, timber, and furniture. Also mentions a sale date near May and multiple names and locations such as Eugowea and Fadilfield.
Edgowea Jockey Club outlines a Holy Week timetable at St Matthew's Eugowra with Palm Sunday services, Easter Day events, Sunday School sessions, evensong, and parish celebrations across April. The notice lists times for services and gatherings including 9 am and 11 am slots, child activities, and festival prayers.
Cricket match reports a win vaulted by G Richens with 4 for 6 and 2 for 1 in bowling. Batsmen Treated to notable scores as Richens, Harpley, Toohey and Brown featured. team selections for upcoming representative clash listed with Thorncroft and Slavin among the bowlers.
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