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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

11

Genuine Clearing Sale Near Eugowra and Forbes

A genuine clearing sale by Hanlon & Co Forbes with W D Douglas and Mr Shine Eugowra lists plant stock and household goods to be sold by absolute auction. Items include a 1948 Yourhall sedan car and an International truck, tractors, harvesters, ploughs, machinery, tools and furniture with a note that Mr Moss is leaving the district. Sale at 1 p.m. Saturday June 1 with light refreshments. previously advertised for June 4.

C. Allen Moss Clarendon Eugowra Trajere Siding Canowindra Forbes Goolagong Sharp Hanlon & CO W. D. Douglas Mr. Shine Eucowra Yourhall Jon Deere St. Sunshine McCormack Mitchell Massey Moffat Virtue Shearing Avery Green River Paris Engowra Red Cros

Tennis Teams Named For Sunday Matches At Eugowra And Bandon

The Eugowra club selects two doubles lineups led by KM Greenhalgh with Max Rawathorne and H Ellis with T Gransden to face Forbes at Eugowra. A Bandon squad follows with G Welch and W Nash, R Perry and Max Douglas, Green hach and J Hay, and others, while the Bandon team lists B Herbert and E Herbert among its players and reserves.

Eugowra Forbes KM. Greenhalgh Max Rawathorne H. Ellis T Gransden K. Howell R. Tremole H. Elbourne OG. Welsh Mra. Jolliffe B. Herbert le Herbert Hunter E. Herbert Vv. Howwell V. Nash W. Norrie J Norrie Mesdames

Rifle Shooting Trophy Stage Wins and NBA Leaders

The town’s rifle competition ended the weekend with stage wins by V Nash and top NBA scores led by V Nash 66 and I Noble 65. Other strong finishers included K Crow and H Turner, while B McMillan and M Crow posted notable scores. Controversy surrounds questioned quarrying agreements linked to the Advocace office.

K. Crow Noble L. Noble

Eugowra Beats Goolagong 11 Point Football Clash

Goolagong visitors were defeated 11 nil as Eugowra staged a late rally, with strong second half defense and sharp passing. Harry Turner and Bobby Bourke starred for Eugowra while Verden and the Southwell brothers earned tries, under referee Tom Giyburn of Canowind.

Goolagong Eugowra Eugowra Jade Harry Turner Hall Bobby Bourke Abbona Verden Southwell Brothers Tom Giyburn Canowindm

Forbes Golf Notes and Eugowry Cup Recap

Rain limited a Saturday 15 hole event with WN. Glover winning A grade at 25 points over Sripleford, followed by F. Heraghty and W. D. Douglas. B grade saw A. Moss take top honors with 23 65, tied by Gardiner and Harvey. Sunday stroke round yielded Barrow as popular A grade winner, with Tee and Rue close behind. Eugowry won the Buscett Cup team matches with Cruse Boreham Burcum and Douglas. A server of rule notes discusses stroke penalties and match play stymies.

WN. Glover Sripleford F. Heraghty W. D. Douglas A. F. Herbert F. Boreham W. Harvey Forbes Eugowry Eugowre Mesm V Cruse BR. F BR. F. Boreham W. Burcum C. L. Douglas W. Hurcuim Wo Crow Stapleford Glover Nell Seiders Enone John Adame Tor Ralliviebor

Return of Local Residents After Short City Visit

Residents including Mrs G Coady and Toomlly return home after a brief stay in the city. Several families and staff from Memorial Hospital note recoveries and leaves, with visits from Bathurst and Orange areas. A minor kitchen fire injures Mr A Collis, who escapes with mild burns, as others travel for holidays and picnics in Peak Hill and Narodna.

A. Welsh Vida Bio Weekes Orange W. A. Rue Eyles Blue Morris Sydney Sparkes Noldey Jayney RK. Newell

Gifts for Eugowra Hospital from CW A Young Set

The Eugowra branch of the C W A Young Set donated four cot blankets to the Memorial Hospital to complete basinettes. The group has given over £70 to the parent branch for a Test room and collects wool for the Displaced Persons Camp in Europe.

Eugowra C.W.A. Young Memorial Hospital Europe

Eugowra Mothers Club Plans June Street Stall

The May meeting at Eugowra School discussed a June 17 street stall and dinner fund donations. Members agreed on mic cooking contests to be advertised later and welcomed new member Mrs. G Greenhalgh. The next meeting will precede the street stall.

Mothers’ Club G. Greenhalgh

Book Club notes on drift of women and youth

Bi monthly meeting at secretary Mrs Agua tin's home with good attendance discussed the drift of present day women and youth from domestic and farm work. Autographed book presented to ex member Mrs Wheatley of Forbes by President Mrs Yell and a copy of The Magic Pudding donated.

Book Club J. Aguatin Kelly Wheatley Forbes Yell Norman Lindsay

Large Crowd Attends Convent Ball Despite Weather

Despite an unpleasant forecast a large crowd gathered Tuesday night at the convent ball. Music and dancing entertained attendees while a prize won by Miss Hunt Sloan and Mr. Stuart Cheney drew cheers. Organizer expects the event to yield a handsome profit.

Murs F Cheney

Revision of Eugowra Show Schedule At Committee Meeting

A large Eugowra B A and HL Association gathering on Friday May 20 approved show schedule revisions by chief stewards. Notable changes boost trotting prize money and poultry judging moves to day two. new national and folk dancing event with donated silver cups aims to boost participation. President noted a Boree Shire Council grant for the sheep pond and potential grant needs for show buildings. Resignation of Mr W Brien accepted. Mr W Rue to replace him. Next meeting Friday June 17 at the School of Arts at 8 pm.

Eugowra B.A. & HL Association Boree Shire W. Brien W. Rue School of Arts

Stormy rains boost pasture as farmers report damage from hail

Pastoralists describe the recent rains as the best in years with saturating conditions aiding grass and crops. A severe Saturday hailstorm damaged several properties on the Parkes Road and at Bulimore and Pongillys Kia Ove, stripping leaves and browning paddocks though wheat crops remain resilient.

Alice Palla Sat Mon Tues Wed Jnst Bredford Bulimore Pongilly Messrs Dick Bros Parkes Road

Heavy Hall Flood Destroys Farmlands and Paddocks

A severe storm dumped 1 to 3 inches of rain in a short period, flooding sheltered aprons at Mire Pearce’s property Inglewood and Parkes Road. Bill Little suffered heavy losses as wheel paddocks flooded and crops were washed away or buried under topsoil. Moss F Pengilly and A Pengilly also faced major damage after recent conservation work. The deluge hit before new bans were set, washing many away.

Pearce Parkes Bill Little Moss F A. Pengilly

Tragic mine accident claims Norman Monaghan at Eugowra

Norman Monaghan aged 28 dies at Delmore's open cut mine when a tipper valve is activated. A two ton truck foreman crushes him as a tipper shifts, despite nearby jackhammers and bulldozers. He leaves a widow and a five month old son among relatives in the Eugowra division.

Eugowra Norma Monaghan Delmore Lidadale Drelon Monaghan Orange Jack Monaghan

Edna Wright Celebrated With Family Birthday Party

Miss Edna Wright enjoyed a May 13 gathering at the Wright home with thirty guests including her grandmother Mrs Nash and aunt Mrs Futrall from Canowindra. Gifts included a shoulder apron, a blue white birthday cake, and streamers as songs and toasts marked the joyful occasion.

Edna Mrs. Nash C. Naan Exnine McLanlan Edina Ewyvely

Empire Day Celebrations Amid Wet Weather

Despite rain, Tuesday evening events drew many children and residents as Empire Day celebrations returned to a larger scale after several years, filling the air with festive noise and activity.

FIMFLE FACE Meat skin troubles report health note

In a fragmented item, references Purities in the bloodstream link to blood disorders. Mentions U. T. Sparkes, Bugers, and a health pagan concept, with unclear context and incomplete details.

R.ur. Fron U. T. Sparkes Bugers

Printing Protestors Rally at Advocate Office

Readers drop weeds as a protest rally at the Advocate office demands action on distribution rights. Participants, including local organizers, allege biased coverage and call for reform of press access.

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