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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1918

Page

6

Quandialla Show Promises Busy Day At Quandialla

The showground will be ready by Wednesday the 23rd with all started buildings completed. Forbes Town Band performs a full program while Red Crags runs a strong troncheon booth. Trotting events are registered with the N.3.W. Trotting Club and should attract attention. A special train from Forbes at 7 am returns from Quandrilla at 6.30 pm offering a full day outing for travelers.

Smusonent Forbes Town Band Red Crags N.3.w. Trotting Club James Frazer Grenfell Forbes Quandrilla Dar

Foundation stone laid for Church of England binding work

The foundation stone for the Church of England binding work was laid on October 10 with £20 placed on the stone. Rev North officiated and praised local efforts. The church will occupy a build site with immediate start and ample space. Public hall progress shows a near ready structure with 50 by 50 plus dimensions and a 14 inch pine floor.

Church, of England Mra A. Redman North Dleseytian Church of England A. Marsh Hest Tosey Sanderson A. Marah A. Maral

The Golden Fleece Wool Trade and Rail Siding Disputes

The piece notes a large wool shipment from Quandialla station and criticizes railway neglect in sharing staffing, plus local complaints from residents about station importance. It also mentions Chinndlatla handling more traffic than any other siding, and protests against not building trucking yards. The dry spell has stalled crops with expected total failure after weeks of poor rainfall.

Quandialla Chinndlatla

Convalescent Mrs Redman Recovers. Man District Team Plans Trip

Mrs A Redman has left hospital and is in convalescence after illness. The Man district crlpleters plan a trip to Porhben before Christmas once a match can be arranged. Secretary N Conn Quandiana asks Fores players to respond when ready.

A. Redman le Hve Hla Porhben N. Conn Quandiana

Weather perils and crops in Trundle district altered outlook

The Trundle crops face a critical, unsettled outlook with rain needed to avert harvest failure. Wheat prospects depend on timely moisture. hay may salvage some value while recent prices for lay hint at potential gains. Local notices include a clearing sale and community updates on construction and residents.

Trundle Tullamore

Wattamondara Dry Spell Prompts Crop Fears and Hay Prices

Local report notes severe dryness driving concern for late crops and looming high hay prices as buyers like Hayera bid up to four pounds per ton for the new season. Wheat prospects improve with excavation underway but seasonality delays delay planting. Cricket revival underway with strict matches planned as other general items update on harvest, railway sheet shortages, influenza spread, and returning wounded soldier.

Local Ball Supports Soldiers Fund In Kismet Club Event

The Kismet Club held a dance with Cheers Girls aiding the event and a selection of costumes chosen by young orchestra members. Returning soldiers formed the Kismetlik group whose funds aid servicemen, while a recruiting officer urged enlistment to support those at the front amid postwar recovery.

J. Medlyn Kismet Club Cheers Thowe Mr. Berry Misses Weeks Crowley Malrcolm Cameron Belle Cousins H. Corsina Kismetlik Hell

Local and General News Briefs

Messrs Cahill and Petchell report cool prices in hay with a buyer holding 1500 tons of the season’s cut. The Cheer Circle plans a concert on the 8th of next month. rehearsals are under way. An Anglican Church fundraiser dance is set for October 18 at the School of Arts. Weather concerns persist as cattlemen plan to fatten stock if rainfall remains scarce.

Ternes Kelly Jack Medlyn Messrs Ellis Osborne Rose Oil Mulcahy Geelong Miss Rose Cahill & Petchell Sesson Bern School of Arty Soret Tubman Con- Jeholin Hiornn Rome

Auctioneers advertise stock and property listing service

Cahill and Patrhell Auctioneers offer auctioneering across the district with stock and property listings on application. District agents for Dalgety Co Ltd cover Trundle Bogan Gate Tullamore Fifield and Tottenham. Liberal advances on wool and stock available and correspondence invited.

Trundle Bogan Cate Tullamore Fifield Tottenham Dalgety & Co. Ltd The Northern Assurance Co

Holmwood and Goolagong clash for Holmwood Cup

Holmwood traveled to Goolagong Sunday for the Holmwood Cup clash. Holmwood players put up a strong batting display led by H Dwyer and J Stack, while Goolagong's catching and bowling helped secure the win. A protest over two Holmwood players’ eligibility was to be considered this week. Afternoon tea and local thanks followed the match.

Holmwood Cricket Club Goolagong Holmwood U. Newham St. J. Haydon H. Dwyer V. Hickey Farrington J. Stack J. Mason T. Melliday R Tuckwell Newham Elleamore A. Burke EH. Bourke E. J. Burke E. Burke J. Beath J. Stack H Burke Wolmwood Folmwood Helmwood Seaine Eugowra Goolagonz Bincham Jack Stack CaBon

Weather shifts and fishing boom in Bedgerabong

A week of changing weather ends with a warm spell and a dusty Saturday. Sunday brings a sharp wind and a Monday thunderstorm with scant rain. Crops suffer yet a good fall could boost the harvest. Fishing is strong with reports of big catches, notably a 20 pounder by Mr J Capswell.

Cropa Grasn Forbes Bogun Gale J. Capswell

Snakes and tennis dominate Forbes district notes

Reports note a dangerous snake incident in paddocks with a man killing one of five. Sidney M Colm’s youngest son recovered from illness, while Miss Lexie Fraser is treated for influenza in Forbes. Tennis matches see Carraboblin and Gunning each win once. detailed results from Bedgerabong and Canning fixtures at Gunning October 5 highlight doubles, singles, and mixed events with final set tallies.

M'Colm Sidney Forbes Lexie Fraser Carraboblin Gunning Carraboblin Court Bedgerabone Canning Bedgerabong E. Peasley Fraser Dwyer F. Broderick H. Hodges Barbe J. Rodgers T. Broderick J. Williams F. Workman J. Broderick H. M’cann J. William v. I. Rodgers Misses Gorvall M'Cann Connell Williams Hodges Broderick Dwyer Misa Gornall Misa Connell Misa Williams Misa Broderick Miss Barbe FE. Peasley M'Canno T. Dwyer Miss Hodges C. Frazer Miss Williams Barber Miss Dwyer H. M'Cann J. Rodeera

Local Notices and School Work Roster

A mixed list shows handwriting and copy book entries for children, with names J. Ryan and K Klodine among others. The fragment references Mra W J Walsh and M O Connor, plus a local notice urging fat sheep and cattle sellers to contact F Bingham & Co through local agents for buyers. Weather notes mention dry conditions and an expectation of rain.

Mra A. Marsh H. Boland J. Ryan F. Bingham & Co

Shooting on Bare Nong Sparks Prosecutorial Warning

A sharp notice warns that any shooting on Bare Nong after this date will face prosecution without regard to person or parson. The text emphasizes strict enforcement and equal application of the law.

Primest Beef and Mutton Our Sausages a Speciality

Sydney prices listed for fat cattle and sheep with emphasis on cleanliness and strict attention to business.

Sydney

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