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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
6
Sickness runs through Bedgerabong as a child suffers a fall but recovers after medical care. Weather shifts from rain to sun. Miss Heritage moves to Old Vince school. A tennis match between Bedgerabong and Canning features close sets and many listed results.
Fragmentary OCR text identifies General Meat Mart operating as wholesale and retail butchers. No clear dates, locations, or named individuals available. Summary focuses on the business identity and activity from the readable fragments.
Obituary reports the death of Thomas Kiss son of J Kiss of Eugowra from appendicitis at Peak Hill hospital after a period as an inmate of Parkes Hospital. The piece also covers rain prospects, Mary’s Rock vandalism, seasonal dress sale, War Loan receipts for Eugowra, and local rifle shooting results plus notes on upcoming football matches and team selections.
Auctioneers Wheatley and Martel list stock and station agencies offering Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck engines and chaff cutters Paton and Bursar Manures Northern Assurance Day with sales conducted throughout the district.
Dalgety Co solicits correspondence for liberal advances on wool and stock. district agent listed for Trundle Bogan Gate Tullamore Fifield and Tottenham. Alietion sales conducted in any part of the district stock and property list.
A concise note highlights Leakupable Goodwall offering competitive prices for goods and services. The item emphasizes value and accessibility for shoppers, noting potential deals and straightforward purchase options. No explicit dates or locations are provided.
A corrected Quandialla show report lists awards in horse sections now published. Winners include Blood Yearling Celt or Filly, Mr Ferguson 1 and Redman 2 for mare breeding remounts, Chas Aston 1 with W Coleman 2 for draught, Aston 1 and 2 for draught colt or filly, Draught Mare, Chauas Aston 1 with R Talbot 2 team of four plough horses, and more across multiple classes including two draught horses, pair of lorry horses, Clydesdale stallion and mare within 40 miles, Tony Stallion, Fouy Mare, Spring classes, various hacks, ponies, and sulky categories with listed owners such as Ferguson, Aston, Talbot, Jamieson, Keir, Larkin, French, and Harmer.
The report covers a dry spell with a north easterly dust storm, a Tuesday rain start and storms in the east, and sentimental notices. Miss Mollie Turner was injured in a riding accident but escaped broken bones. Me Harty Hall is to enter camp, Charles Bottrell plans business against Parkes, and Mrs Capell travels to Sydney for eye treatment. Local happenings include fish catching at the river, wool sales, and hotel ventilation upgrades amid a resident dentist shortage.
Arthur Devlyn announces he has purchased the boot repairing business recently conducted by S Balis and will give strict attention to all work entrusted to him.
A lively social by the Eugowrn Cricket Club at Aria Hall drew about 36 couples. MC duties were handled by Mr RB Perkin, with performances by Mistney Telforu and others. Door takings supported club activities and plans for a November fundraiser dance are underway at the School of Arte.
Local notes report a Cowra hospital benefit taco meeting drew a good turnout despite uncertainty over financial outcomes. John Glennan and Thomas Ryan are mentioned as ill but improving. The town’s tennis team missed a Lane Cup match due to sickness among players.
Last Sunday our cricketers journeyed to Cowra and again posted big scores led by Roy Gavin 55 retired Herbert Dwyer 45 retired Jack Stack 35 retired Leonard Pearce 25 not out Hogarth 24 and others. The Cowra reply was hampered by wind and dust yet the locals praised Cowra Club as top sports and invited a return match. Roy Gavin and Janes Haydon share wicket keeping duties with Stack and Melli day strong bowlers. Next Sunday Logans clash with Eugowra looms as a good contest. Also preview of the Catholic dramatic opening night next Saturday and hopes for rain to lift spirits. Weather this week has been unsettled with daily changes and showers expected. last night a shower fell but more rain would be welcome.
Short paragraph notes Coolana district happenings likely to appear on page three, with local updates and community items anticipated for readers.
An agent represents Atlas Assurance Company Limited in Clutterbuck Borough handling motor and property coverage for residents and businesses. The notice confirms agency details and service area.
Weather remains variable with showers and dust as crops struggle under wind and scorch. Jumble Fair at Mrs Thames Hall on Saturday October 19 realises £79 12s 6d despite starting at 7 pm. Proceeds, plus ball and Cinderella dances and Billy Fund, total around £132 10s, go to Italy Jack's War Chest Funds and War Charity. £20 voted to War Chest. thirteen badges sold by No LL Platoon. bank draft arranged for the amount free of charge to Brigadier General Jobson.
At the Jumble Fair the second son of Mr DB T Herbert fell on a stone and cut his knee badly. Mr Swansbra and Mr Marshall gave first aid, and the lad will be unable to move about for some time.
The town prints announce Saturday night Cinderella dances continue with the next on November 2. Organizers urge a strong turnout to fund various causes. Private W Grant and A Gray depart for Sydney after brief furloughs, while two Luce lads Jas Magill and Newton travel by train to Sydney and may enter camp upon clearance. Local youths aged 19 say they are teaching the elders their duty as fundraising and river outings draw crowds amid the latest craze.
Yarra reports dry weather causing rapid crop withering though fallowed land holds best. Haying underway with some decent yields. A hospital dance for Parkes and Condobolin hospitals raised over £29 with attendees from Bogan Gate Bedgerabong Ootha Derriwong and others. Influenza wanes after a severe outbreak with many seeking medical care.
All branches of Insurance work are affected. Stock and property listed on application.
Stock and property particulars on application. Local agents for the Northern Assurance Company offer coverage for fire hail live stock and accident. Contact regional representatives for policy details and quotes.
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