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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1940

Page

7

Wirrinya fair boosts Lord Mayor’s Fund as profits rise

Wirrinya Hall hosts a fair with stele stalls and competitions raising about £46. Lord Mayor’s Fund gains £275 in five months as stalls, ice cream, and a popular raffle attract many locals. Cricket match sees Wirrinya defend Resch Cup with 352 run margin over Wanganella.

Wirrinya Lord Mayor's Fund Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund Wirrinya Hall Fi Styles Flah Pond W. Genge Sweeta P Dunford Lund Moffett Viv. Reid A. Genge M Coutts W. Myers Wanwaiella Bunday Wirringa Wal Black Len Neville B. Ryan Wanganelin Wirrings Quandrade J. Reid Reid Bo Red T. Reid W. Black L. Neville J. Brown Ro Dunford J. Dunford J. Regan Wanganella

Caragabal Cricket Victory Details From Local Match

Caragabal defeated their opponents with notable bowling from C Minogue who took 7 for 21. Key contributions came from W Monger Jnr and J McCabe, while late runs by P Malloy and W Logan helped shape the total. Bowling figures list C Minogue as leading wicket taker for the innings.

Monger Ibw Bo C. Minogue J. McCabe BR. Napier J. Murray Minogue Jus Minogue W. Monger Mapier Grimm Minogue PF. Monger C. Minogue T. McNamara St. Grimm Minogue Johnstone P. Malloy W. Logan

Harvesting in Full Swing at Quandialla Amid Drought

The Quandialla district reports wheat harvest underway with yields ranging from two to ten bags as extreme drought continues. M Keir, GC A McNaught, J's, and others plead guilty to travelling in unregistered carriages without paying fares between Caragabal and Bribbares, seeking work, receiving 10 shillings and 8 shillings 7 pence costs with two days hard labor in default. Last week E Kelly arrived from Parkes for leave, and congratulations are due to Mr and Mrs W Trott on the arrival of a daughter at Quandialla Hospital.

R Jones RAAF Linfield Edna Dean Yarrews Aho June Stan Allan Hickie Mro Mry al E Auckle Tronbarks Quandialla Mears M. Keir A McNaught J's Werk E.W. Bathey Geo Marlin G. J. Hardman Caragabal Bribbares Iuilty McNoughe Wan Quentio Adriana Otte Mire E Kelly Parkes Fierans Orre M Kelly Liverpool E. Sellers Metropoliy John Mira Bellew W. Trott Wyott Quandio

Bedger Abong Cricket Win for Visitors Big Scoring

Burrawang defeated Bedgernbong by 389 to 178 in a friendly at Canberra after warm weather. Notable knocks included FP Barnes 114 and J Madden 54 for Burrawang, and A Darcy 101 for Bedgernbong with Hoy Hodges adding 2 and HL Pieg 10.

Barrawang Loom Boys Burrawang Wire

Local cricket and harvest news from district games

Zoelli and Sindries total nine for 305 bowling. J Monger and A Cairiplon claim figures with McCabe and W Monger Jr. contributing. Harvests in surrounding districts show good grain despite below par yields. Mrs McKinnon injured. hopes for quick recovery. Saturday night's Comforts Fund party featured Mrs Taylor and a ladies prize distribution. dancing and social line enjoyed by attendees.

J Grogan Grenfell Hompster McKinnon Mor. Oi. Taylor Miss. Woodward Andrews

EUGOWRA Silo Criticism Amid Harvest Delays

Harvesting in Eugowra is delayed as silos open late causing wheat bags to pile in paddocks. Farmers accuse silo board personnel changes and argue inconsistent wheat handling while the Australian Wheat Board receives bagged grain. Silo access is promised for Friday amid protest. Local cricket notes report Kelty Cup progress with Roberta starring for Eugowra.

Eugowra Australian Wet Board Alps Grawlin Queet Eugowrs Roberta Forbes Parkes Grenfell Teesonal

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