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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
7
Rainfall across the Gooolagong area eased weeks of dry conditions with reports of over an inch in some parts and lighter amounts in others. Wheat growers benefited most as sowing timelines and upcoming farm events were discussed alongside a community euchre party and dance at the Log Cabin on Pride night.
Caragabal held its Spitre ball on Thursday with the Sydney Police Orchestra providing music. The hall was decorated with mago and flowers, supper by district ladies, and a monster Buster egg won by Mr. F Molloy who donated bark for the fund. The first football match of the season saw Quandialla defeat Caragabal 14 to 2. A Red Cross euchre party raised funds. winners were Mr S Pruitt Mrs Hillier and Mrs J Malley. Personal notes report a sick child in Grenfell Hospital and local families moving away.
Wet weather slows work on the Muandagery bridge while broader improvements proceed. Local events note a quiet election day and a monster patriot show replacing September’s annual fair. Goolagong tennis players visited on Sunday and were defeated. morning and afternoon events covered by D Anscombe and Remy. The Country Women's Ball drew a large crowd with local residents presenting. Visiting Sydney guests include Mrs Wally Townsend and Kath Kirby with school staff holidaying in Sydney.
The Wirriny tennis players defeated a local side on Sunday by 24 sets to nil in poor weather with a strong cross wind. A return match is planned for Sunday against Warragalia. The lineup includes Jen B Reid, Vivals, B Black, Genge, M Genge, Mrs J Dean, J Dunn, E Dean, Mrs Dean, K Russell, Mrs A Gossmand, with J Dw as reserve.
Bedgerabong residents mourn the death of Mr J J Constable a longtime local figure and supporter of patriotic causes. In a separate incident a weatherboard cottage owned by Mr and Mrs Reg Barbe and its contents were destroyed by fire while the couple visited a polling booth.
A Grawlin Plains Apicultural Bureau gathering at Driftwater Forbes on Tuesday May 6 included president W H Hancock and secretary C B Mahia plus members and auxiliary staff. Miss Lorna Byrne was chosen to represent rural interests in a Queen competition fundraiser for the Red Cross with a house party proposed at Ellamette Yorkes for June 6. A social committee of three ladies was formed and the annual branch meeting will be held during the state conference at Hawkesbury College in July.
The Jomalong Shire Council moved to force landholders to remove burrs after a Weeds Inspector report. A plan to summon several property owners was approved, with fourteen days for compliance. The council also pushed for expert testimony and amendments to the Weeds Act and discussed shifting arrears debates to council.
A district inspection notes regrowth drought conditions with no rain, poor pastures, and lambing troubles. It warns farmers to continue drenching for worms, mentions enterotoxaemia cases and white scours in lambs, and stresses hygiene on premises. Local infrastructure updates include mill repairs and a failing well.
Forbes dog owners claimed wins on Tuesday night at Cowra. Deliberator owned by A J Gunn won Malden Stakes division two at odds 4/1. Poppy, Pride of the Valley, defeated Margin by a head at 4/1. Butral King owned by Chorge Admimia won the Wyangule Stakes, 4 yards, at 4/1. Ber’a Best, ridden by Mir M Eineay, won Cowra Stakes at 6/4. Halt Palth owned by W Marsh won the hurdle race.
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