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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1951
Page
2
The ceremony united Hosler and Folkard with Miss Shirky Haale as bridesmaid and Mrs Barham as best man attendant. The bride wore white and carried a blooming bouquet, while the groom’s Army friend led the groom’s party. After the ceremony the couple toured for travel and began their honeymoon.
The marriage linked Miss Elma O'Neill daughter of Mr. and Mrs C O'Neill of Orange to Mr. Herbert Peter Radnedge son of Mr. and Mrs HR Rednedge of Dora Street Orange. The ceremony followed Mass at St Josephs Church with Rev Fr Sheahan officiating. The couple now reside in Forbes.
The Wellington Methodist notes describe a camp themed on Christian Marriage and Family Life led by Rev D O'Reilly and Rev Olp. A prominent concert featured F L F and preparations for the next Ester camp are noted. A planned visit by Rev Georie Nakworo from the South Seas for overseas missions lectures is announced along with a South Seas visit to Forbes and Eugowra.
Announcements include Margaret Evelyn Tooze and Bevan Rose engagement, Frances Spicer to Wlodzimire Aleksander, and Mim Lois Brabham to John Muir with wedding planned at St Johns Forbes. Also social updates on Easter holidays, travels, and local visits by residents, students, and ex-residents across Forbes and surrounding areas.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J. F. Dunn of 13 Parkes Street Forbes on the birth of a daughter in Orange last Sunday. Mr and Mrs W. M. Moore of Ravensworth Forbes welcome a baby born at Crombie Hospital on March 27. Mr and Mrs Ro Cutcliffe of Banden report a daughter born on the 27th inst. Mr and Mrs B. O'Mara of Calorie Road announce a son born soon after the 25th at the Mater Hospital. Mr and Mrs O. W. Street returned from a month away at Cronulla and Cremorne. Mrs W. J. Green of Anglesey Flute hosted an afternoon party to bid farewell to Mrs G. Ay Griffith of Church Street, who is moving to Wahroonga soon. Mr and Mrs J Manning returned to Punchbowl after Easter visit with Mr and Mrs F Cannon of South Lead. Mrs Steadman of Coohutaray bran spent Easter with Forbes relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs J Bimpeon of Tatty Street accompanied by their daughter at Collaroy. Mr E Jayet of Salisbury and Mrs Byrne of Rosedale welcomed Crescent at the Mater Hospital. Mrs Bathurate and party have moved to their home in Flint Street after Easter with relatives of Aydiney Milne. Deborah Dove, on a nursing stint, returns Friday to duties at Br Vincent's Sydney.
Easter services are announced with sermons on faith in daily action. A Sunday morning program begins at 11 with Sunday School at 10, and evening choir reform meetings at St Andrew's after the service. Members are urged to renew personal witness and dedication amid materialist trends.
The Minister for Health Hon M Sullivan will visit Forbes on Saturday April 7 to officially open the nurses quarters after over 12 months of occupancy. Hospital Board president H K Pord said the minister approved the tentative programme including arrival, meetings, civic reception and the official opening, with events paced throughout the day.
Government subsidy policy details are outlined for the Grenfell Goolagong Morebel and South Canowindra district water projects. The council reports an in-year subsidy calculation of £6,043 13s at 34s per capita, facing loan repayments and potential capitalisation. Approved works include reductions in Cono-Cidal-Manilitra sections and new schemes across Fifield Trundle Trummle and nearby towns with estimated costs and grants noted.
Parargo af Lu Nite and Mu Meta claim wins at Wentworth Park Easter Monday event in Sydney. Farrago triumphs in the main race running 217.1 seconds, just outside his mark. Mir. F. Newcombe’s Mu Meta has change of ownership. Ounhill and wife head to Adelaide while Mrs Forrest returns to Forbes from Orange visit.
Hill's Quality Chicks offers longshows and pullets priced at £10, unsexed £5 10, cockers available in Lang Aust RI at £8 with sbi £4. W L 6/10 per 100, 2/6 extra for under 160. Predight and Sify 10 at 3 shillings. Bd Sturdy 4 week pullets at £15 10, unsewed £10 10 per 100. Freight and packing 20 per 100.
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