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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

7

Greyhound Race Results and Tragic Accident

At Greyhound Racing Club meeting on Friday night Mr J Pursl yns Andy's Co started six two won a race while Grange Saturday night Mr Terry Gunn's Bright Kingaroy placed second in the Marathon Stakes on a wet track. Vandenburg unplaced in the fifth heat and Bright Kingaroy listed at 4 1. George Bramwell Sewell 26 Metz died in Armidale Hospital after a shotgun accident while handling wires to trigger a blast to deter dingoes. He stated police he may have touched a wire while releasing them. The injury tore the left leg to the bone and almost severed it.

George Bramwell Sewell Metz Armidale Gowell Wattleton Mets

Quandialla Carnival Aids Patriot Funds After War Strife

The Quandialla Show Society canceled the annual event due to adverse war conditions and organized a carnival to raise patriotic funds. A strong committee staged sporting events drawing many competitors and public support, with proceeds expected to exceed £200 for patriot activities.

Quandialla Quandialls Show Society P Hill A. Moore Tress L. Troth BR. J. Penfold W. Richards W. Hood T Hanstock W. Couser Booth G. A. McDonald J. Lind P. Close Venke Ward Troth T Hunstock PF Close R. Penfold C R Lord C Smithers

Tragic accident noted in Corngabal district

Local notice reports the death of a two year old in Corngabal after his clothing collar snagged on a door handle. Funeral planned at Grenfell Roman Catholic cemetery. Other items include military promotions, visits, illness, and weather related delays.

Grenfell Eelgon

Rainy spell boosts weekend totals in Eugowra

Local notes report splendid rain over the weekend totaling 5 polnia with 27 points in the fortnight. Wheat yield remains uncertain though forecast at least 1 per cent. Society events include a successful sports day with high weight and sheep judging records and a full Shell picture show collection. Deaths and hospital updates touch Miss Bedkober Sydney death and local hospital admissions for pneumonia and other ailments. Community notices record sales, gifts, and visits by servicemen amid social gatherings in Quandialla.

Euvgowra Frank Thornberry Shell London Air Madel Bedkober Margaret Bray Sydney C. Woods Focal Hospital W. Skinner T. Hoswell Orange Johnson Grange Hose

Bedgerabong Queen Competition Ends with Notable Rain Benefit

The Bedgerabong Queen Competition at Forbes Town Hall concluded last week with the Country Queen supporters pleased yet tempered by the outcome. Rainfall over nine months totaled 20 9/40 inches, aiding crops. 94 days had measurable rain, with 27 rainy. A hospital operation for appendicitis leaves Master WIL Hodges recovering. Bedgerabong hopes for strong sport turnout and a strong community spirit.

Bedgerabong Forbes Town Hall Macintowh Wraders

Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Quick Kidney Relief

An old advertisement warns kidneys remove excess acids and avoid waste buildup. It claims 15 miles of kidney tubes can clog causing backache and swelling, urging readers to ask a retailer for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for quick relief and to push out kidney waste.

Doan

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