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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1937

Page

8

Bank Manager Killed In Wyalong Car Crash

Donald Reginald Metailli manager of the Kikiora Bank of New South Wales branch was killed when his car overturned near West Wyalong on Wednesday. Kenneth Cummings and another passenger Ken McGilivray were injured. another occupant William Metrait, a teacher and footballer, suffered bruises. Sergeant Southwell and Constable Whitehead attended the scene.

Donald Reginald Metailli Raw Kikiora Bank of New South Wales West Wyalong McGilivray Forbes Mb Medhllivray Kenneth Cummings Iliorn

Wool Sales Rates Down at Sydney Sale

Wool buyers featured strong competition from Continent and international mills. We sold 300 bales at Sydney, with best wools steady while other classes fell about five percent from last week. Names of buyers and consignors include Lewin and Sons Mudgee Grimm Margen Headon and Sons Hay Payne and Larkings Tinda and Head Gondobolin among others. prices quoted per bale and per head with several wool types noted.

Winehoombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Pate Continent Yorkshire Japan Mector Stewart Tenmornowey Wethers Lewin and Sons Mudgee J. A. Clarke Singleton Ewes Austin Hrell Atlange Grimm Margen George Grimm Grenfell Ewes and Wethers Dire Headon and Sons Hay Ewen Bellies Payne Payne and Larkings Tinda Ewe Hoggets Lambs

Coming of Age Party at Happy Valley

A bright party at Happy Valley, the country home of Mr and Mrs Stanton, celebrated Gordon Shannon of Grenfell reaching his majority. Guests from Forbes, Dubbo, Sydney, Young and Cowra danced to the Rhythm Kings orchestra, enjoyed a ballet supper, and watched Gordon cut the cake amid cheers. He received the key from his father as well as telegrams and calls from friends.

Happy Valley Mro Afric Scott Shannon Grenfell Mrs. Stanton Gordon Forbes Dubbo Sydney Young Cowra Gally Billy ‘Thompson Rhythm Kings Frbencdn

New Building Applications Before Forbes Council

Forbes Municipal Council approves building plans valued at £2500 with two projects at or above £100. Mrs M Thorne on Clement Street seeks brick cottage and garage at £1280. Mrs BM Jones on Ferry Street seeks detached brick cottage. Mrs A M Woollett on William Street seeks a dwelling at £26. H B Sweet proposes brick piers along Templar Street at £185. Vanderfield and Reid plan a W B and Ioe project valued at £All. All plans require sewer connections before occupation.

W .Powter W.B Vanderfield and Reid

Annual Picnic of Shire and Municipal Council Employees

The annual picnic of the Shire and Municipal Council Employees Union drew over a thousand people from Forbes Parkes Condodolin and nearby centres. A full sports programme included toddlers and youth races tug of war for the Warran Cup and later social remarks by local officials.

Shire Forbes Parkes Condodolin Tiethborne Enegetic Messrs W. G. Simpson Secretariea J. Turner T Farkes W. Cridland Parkes L. ‘Thoma W. Perkins Kathleen Gordon Jean McDonald Ron Taylor Bob Chivers Mavis Maxoudier Bery Fraser Boya Jim Powter Don McKechnie Dale Hern Neville Umpleby Eame Mall June Fault Boye Ken McMillan Jack Preston Doris Donohoe Lala Wilcox Bale ‘Forbes Mrs. Wakefield J. Tayiles Tow. Taylor McDonald Parkest Weston Forbes Sullivan AL Tariks Foroat Mry Griffin Mn Shearer Teame Soond Parkes Mesers Waugh Josephcn WG. Simpson Tneir Spinert Richard Job Goobtang Betcup Alourih Job Dempsey L Thums

Wandery and Leta Sports Yield Profit at School Party

The annual school event at Mulyuncry Hall showcased Wandery and Leta as key figures. Attendees included children from Waondary. a provost report noted about 14,6 attending, with proceeds from a related ball benefiting the cause.

Beniers Mulyuncry Hall Tw Waondary Prton Provorsen

Missing Cowra Man James Cameron Believed Safe

James Cameron a 31 year old Cowra High School teacher disappeared after leaving home amid memory loss. A letter from him places him near Yarrawonga on the Victorian border. His mother Mrs E Cameron of Cowra reports he reassured them by letter on Wednesday. He had shown notable academic progress and had recently joined Cowra teaching staff.

James Cameron Cowra E. Cameron Yarrawonga Victorian Cameron Tila Certif- Cale Cows High School Teachers’ College

Car Crash Near Cudal Leaves Driver Injured

On Sunday morning a sedan driven by Ken Zeidler plunged off Toogong Road near Cudal. It somersaulted twice, wrecking the car and injuring Zeidler who was taken to Harve Hospital with concussion. Lionel Barnes, thrown clear with minor facial abrasions, aided by a passerby. A second collision occurred at Lachlan and Templar Streets between W. R. Martin’s car and J Howe’s baker’s van, both drivers uninjured and vehicles lightly damaged.

Cudal Toogong Road Ken Zeidler Zeidler Ty Lionel Barnes R Senger Eugowra Coda Barnes Ford Harve Hospital W. R. Martin J. Howe Lachlan and Templar Streets

Sixth Australian Light Horse Regiment Reunion Plans

In connection with Sesquicentenary Celebrations the Sixth Australian Light Horse Regiment reunion aims to be a major, representative event. Former comrades are urged to contact hon secretaries at Box 1068H GPC Sydney as soon as possible for arrangements. Mr A V Quiggin reports a long list of cases, many defended, to be heard before the PM on Tuesday.

Sixth Australian Light Horse Regiment ALP Box G.P.C Sydney A.V. Quiggin Petty Sessions

Wirrinya Wool Clip Nears Finish After Strong Volume

Wirrinya residents report the wool clip in the district is nearly complete with about 2500 bales already trucked from Wirrinya station. The season has yielded a good quality fleece overall and farmers anticipate the final haul in the coming days.

Wirrinya Wirrinya Staon

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