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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
3
An upbeat domestic scene highlights a cheerful wife as she manages home life while her husband returns. The copy promotes Wrigley’s Chewing Gum as a mouth freshener after meals, claiming it freshens breath, aids digestion, cleanses teeth, and prevents traces of eating, drinking, and smoking in two flavors. Made in Australia.
Bedgerabong defeats Jemalong in a Jemalong court match played last weekend reported by a local correspondent. The long list of doubles and singles results features players including S. Stanley N. Hodges C. Piercy and M. Hodges with varied scores and pairings across the event. The article preserves names such as F. Osborne J. Barbe G. Constable and W. Wattling among many others.
Local notes report a plan to form the Bogan Gate Football Club amid interest from residents for a social dance and meeting. Golf and hockey references mingle with illnesses and hospital updates as the community discusses club activities and upcoming events.
Gunning Gap reports a record golf season with outstanding play and abundant life across the course. Notable figures include L Broderick and PF Darry contending in the bogey handicap while Margarews demonstrated clear skill, and the course faced heavy greens and a strict handicap committee in a season highlighted by strong local participation.
The annual meeting of the Gin ologhland Fenihall Chip Australian Rules club was held at the local hall. Practice to begin Saturday May 40, aiming for June 14 matches. Membership cut to 3y due to depression. Officers listed, delegates to CWATLFA chosen, captain and vice captain to be elected. Club notes a 1830 season premiership and a credit balance of £2/3/3.
From our own correspondent the Bedgerabong flood comes after Friday night rain. Rivers and creeks overflowed, delaying ploughing and sowing while rumour swirled of four inches at Crookwell and the river reaching Cowra. Much pasture will be lost to flood waters, but some hope for better feed later. High School students enjoy a home vacation amid the inundation.
Forced to cancel a rain drenched Empire Day Ball, local proceedings paused after heavy showers, leaving a small credit balance and attendees dispersing early. The event at the Public Hall drew fewer guests than hoped, while organizers and participants pressed to continue fundraising for future activities.
Orange Court hears Herbert David Anderson 45 plead guilty to possessing stolen railway goods including a lumber jacket black apron and two towels from a consignment of boots found missing last weekend. Mr G A Arnold P M warned railway staff against theft and the gravity of the offence.
A Grenfell Riverina Movement Group Committee meeting was held in the FP and A room. Mr GR B Williams served as president and chaired the session with several officers and members present. Mr Ryder elected secretary and Mr Woodlands named treasurer.
A correspondent is told their letter is acknowledged but cannot be printed due to litigation costs. The note mentions the Iron Bark Andy reform bill and suggests the matter requires the recipient's personal attention.
A reader summarizes a London Times editorial arguing for a universal Saturday half-holiday and abolition of Sunday sport. The piece contends Sunday rest underpins worship and community life, warns against commercializing Sunday, and stresses maintaining a distinct weekly day for pause, worship, and reflection.
Heavy supply at Homebush auctions Monday saw 41,000 sheep and lambs and 1,900 cattle pass. Cattle prices held firm while sheep and lamb values stayed steady. hoof offerings ranged with mutton 24d to 2d per lb, lambs and shanks 24d, ewes 11s to 12s, prime lambs 11s to 17s, suckers 11s 10d to 15s 1d. Heavy supplies forecast for upcoming sales.
Lillian Murphy of Morongla near Cowra, aged 16, fractured two ribs when she fell on a stump while playing with friends. An ambulance transported her to the district hospital for treatment.
The Young Manicigal Council votes 2 to to urge Mayor Laxcarioi to resign. The mayor declines. censuring aldermen plan to attend only to confirm minutes, then skip future meetings. A minister may be brought in to place the municipality under a commission or to order a special election if the mayor does not relent.
A terse cryptic OCR fragment notes a stamp maker and bold test notices at the Ad Advocate office, with unclear names or dates. The readable bits point to a local office setting and generic agency activity, lacking concrete details.
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