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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1948
Page
2
Mrs E Meillon who judged the C W A flower show last Friday praised the outstanding floral arrangements describing them as really fine.
The report notes the engagement of Peggy Booth to Charles Hedley and describes a Forbes flower show with top prizes won by Mrs. H Sharpe and Mrs. Brindley. It also mentions local visitors, births, and residents, including Father Bongiorno’s Nuptial Mass and various community notices.
The Pullabooka Public School picnic at Sandy Creek grounds featured committee members led by Mr. Clarke and Mrs. Legge. Local residents and families including Mr. Neville McDade and Mrs. Sinclair returned home, while a long list of prize winners and participants across multiple age groups is noted, with standings in girls and boys races and field events.
Mr and Mrs L McNickle of Caragabal welcome a daughter born October 26. The family announces the new arrival and extends thanks for good health and happiness.
On October 26 J Haynes injured his hand in a timber crush while building a railway viaduct and was taken to District Hospital. N Morjess fractured a leg after a horse kicked him, R Rousell cut himself at Dum barghe Freezing Works. Norman Welding lost part of a finger and suffered other finger lacerations while using a lawnmower on October 27. Reg Acret burned the palm at W Peters coachbuilding during a minor fire outbreak. N Besgrove fell from scaffolding while erecting a house in Church last Thursday injuring an ankle.
Patrick Francis Darey known as P F Darcy of Inneavate Gunning Gap district died at Brentwood private hospital Forbes on Sunday after about three weeks in care. He leaves a widow and several relatives. Funeral Mass was held at St Lawrence's Church and burial at the Catholic cemetery with Rev P Bongierne officiating.
The funeral for 38 year old William Thomas Field was held Friday at the Church of England section of the focal cemetery. He was found dead in his room at Mrs Ruths Bird wood property on Thursday morning and is believed to have died from a seizure the previous night. Rev AE White led the graveside service and A O Joreu oversaw mortuary arrangements.
Old-Timer Mr A H Bonnette of Tl visited Forbes on Friday seeking to meet former classmates. He recalled the first Forbes school under Master Hunts and toured the old classroom, hanging his hat on the familiar peg. Accompanied by Messrs McAlpine and G Gard en, the party was driven by Trevor Weinart.
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