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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 08, 1951

Page

2

Debutantes Presented At Church of England Jubilee Ball

Debutantes were presented at a Church of England Jubilee Ball at the Town Hall before about eight hundred spectators. Eighteen young ladies, including Laure Nicholeon and Jean Ackroyd, appeared in elaborate gowns with attendants and official guests such as the mayor and Reverend A. E. White. The formal ceremony featured a grand procession, a valeta dance, and a reception heralded by praise for the organizers and Guild catering.

Forbes Society Town Hall Church of England Mira A. E. White Ald P Con- Fidge Bt. John's Mra. A EB White Mias Jean Ackroyd Ald Wd E.G. Collett Laure Nicholeon Jean Ackroyd Terry Watson Elaine Whestler Julie Brockhoum Marageret Morris Liv Church of England Guild Dan Bend Vic Lilla Morris Cooke Bertha Mr. Keith * Paters Fay Burton Clive Dukes Shirley Hodges Allan Dickinson Hiocgres Shirley Treanor Kevin Hancock Miss Treanor Heather Peasy Ray Peasley Mellie Bray Mael Nilholson Gwen Stibbard Don Pavey Miles Haynes Jean Reedy Miss Reedy Tan. Forbes Shirley Ruge

Farewell To Mr Ken Hely In Missouri Community

A farewell gathering in Templar Street Mo honored Ken Hely deputy of Rural Bank and longtime local with around thirty friends attending on Thursday night April 3. The event included a surprise chorus of For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow and two presentations for Ken and his upcoming marriage to Miss Ethel Browning with grandchildren Patricia Jeanette and Denise Thurn noted among attendees.

Kenely Caldwell M Water Wit Boen Ken Forbes Ethel Browning Patricia Jeanette Denisy Thurn Hely

Canowindra Visit by Forbes and Orange Dramatic Societies

Forbes and Orange Dramatic Societies will visit Canowindra on Monday May 2 to present one act plays at the local Society. Canowindra will announce the title of their three act play to be staged soon. Attendants at the Sewell-Nunn wedding on April 28 included Terry and Pat of Sydney, George of Lake Cargelligo, Mrs Bewell and relatives, with Mr L McMair of Wollongong.

Forbes and Orange Dramatic Societies Canowindra Mosis Jocal Society Sewell-Nunn Terry Pat Gydney George Lake Cargelligo Mra Bewell Brothers Mr. L. McMair Wollongong Therisz Jennifer Mane Muir St. Vincent's Hospital Sydney Bo Muir Bherit Street Herb Ruge Wonngajong A. V. Read New Grenfell Road A. V) Read Daisy Park South Australia Ben Ruge Ken Courtney Courtney Carvin Mildurin Forbes Hone Canberra Ben Rure Lachlan Valley Bert Read Towner Hotel Victoria

Obituary: Hugh F Sweeney 71 of Forbes district

Absorbed in district life as a farmer and Grassery man Hugh Francs Sweeney aged 71 died at his Cherry Tree Hill Forbes home. Survived by widow five sons and three daughters. Funeral held noon Sunday after a St Lawrence church service with Father Jordan officiating.

Hugh Francs Sweeney Grange Road Sweeney Michael Sweeney Hugh Sweeney Tili Darcy Mount Forbes Bhiy Sydney Stewart i Syrliev Mary Sweeney J. Berry St. Liniards Morth Prier St Lawrence's Church Father Jordan Grevenide My AG Jones

Silo Building And Odd News From A Rural Paper

A muddled page blends local chatter and farming tips. Notes warn of a dying chamber of commerce, odd posters about animals, and a humorous aside on picture data. Farmers receive a quirky silo building primer by Mr. Ron Parker, highlighting hole concept, materials, and practical cautions.

Ron Parker Farrand St. Nf Lana

Engagements and social notes from Forbes district

The record lists engagements, weddings, births, and local social events in Forbes and nearby areas. It notes Marget Lyburn of Mosman announcing engagement to Jonce. Francis Cannan of Booth Lead undergoing appendix removal. Patricia Aubrey chosen for a baby girl born April 27 at King George Memorial Hospital. various visits, illnesses, and travel among Forbes residents, including Mrs. McDougall in Lachlan district, Ken Rupe with pneumonia, and weddings planned for Louie O Neill and John O Grady on June 6.

Marget Ee Patricia Mre Wakefield King George Mrmorig

Sewell Nunn Wedding at St Lawrence Church Forbes

The Sewell Nunn wedding was held at St Lawrence's Church Forbes with Edna Patran as bride and Keith Sewell as groom. The ceremony featured Rev Father Bongiorna, with detailed attire including a milk net gown and Juliet cap. Reception in CWA Rooms and a honeymoon planned for Southport and Sydney.

St.Lawrence's Church Edna Patran G. Nunn Cecil Brunner Gaurdentis Kath Judes Jack Peters C.W.A Belne Southport Sydney

Beddie Reappointed Chairman Of For Bes Pastures Board

Dir H Beddie was elected chairman for 12 months at yesterday’s board meeting with no opposing nomination. W Gibbons nominated him and E C Speck supported the resolution carried by acclamation. Beddie thanked directors and pledged to guide the board’s deliberations with loyalty despite occasional humor. Gibbons was named deputy chairman.

RN. H. Beddie Forbes Pastures Protection Board W. Gibbons Dir. Beddie E . C. Speck W Gibbons Dares Breckwood B.J Gibbons Beddie

Local Meeting Grants Leave to Mr Lougheed for Rabbit Inspection

A meeting of the Forbes Board yesterday granted two weeks leave to Mr Lougheed for a rabbit inspection project starting May 6. Directors in attendance included R Ho Berty the chairman, W Gibbons, FE 1, Speck, Bo Little, A Scriveriey, F Keith, and Apatoglers were represented by ES Darby and M Fowber.

On Lougheed Rabbit Forbe Messrs R. Ho Berty W. Gibbons Speck Bo Little

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