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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1939
Page
7
A district wide call invites input from residents and groups across all areas. Officials seek community participation and outline venues, topics, and submission guidelines for public contributions.
Grenfell residents defeated the airstriee team in a tennis match held in Grenfell on Saturday. Local players earned credit for their showing amid a mixed schedule in the Cowra district. A separate note reports the Jimt Flower Show at Bimbli raising about £14 for the Presbyterian Church, aided by Mrs P Grimm and volunteers.
A chaotic write up describes Ooma Club’sFriday night dance with performances by acts including The Dear Bequirt and The Crittean Coroniat. Names listed include Hodvecos Nel Wougit P Wilcox B Hridgelly and Carman W. Aitehow W. Early, with praise for audience enjoyment though text is garbled.
The Women's Guild of St. Peter’s Anglican Church held its annual meeting in Caragabal with Grenfell visitors. Members reported $2 in new dues, church improvements, street stalls, a ball, and hospital contributions, plus gifts for departing members. New officers for 1938–40 were elected, and afternoon tea followed.
Rural notices describe mild weather with cool nights and showers aiding crops at Bedderabong and Goolagong. Reports mention improved harvest prospects, springlike days, and upcoming activity around property dealings and local events.
The Quandialla Church unveils a new Children’s Corner, offering a dedicated space for young attendees. The feature aims to foster engagement and provide a welcoming area for families during services and church activities.
A memorial service at the Church of the Ascension Quandiaili marks the 21st anniversary of the foundation stone. Rev Guy Lenood blesses new children’s corner funded by F.& Blades. altar display, candles, and portraits feature as hymns honor donors and memories.
The Women's Voluntary Service hosted a successful evening of dancing and euchre at Quandiallla. Volunteers organized decorations in red white and gold while Mrs W Trew and others ran games and organized trophies for winners.
A meeting of the Lie Race Chute committer was held with several members and apologies noted. The Boxing Day meeting programme was outlined and details to appear in the week’s paper. Horses are to enter park stocks on Tuesday November 14 and meet on Tuesday November 31.
Caragabal successfully defended the Resch Cup against Piney Range on Sunday. The club totaled 242 runs with multiple batsmen scoring. detailed scores include T Murray, C Pitch, F O’Meally, T O’Meally, and Gannon among others, with Kirk Hunter and Denis Minogue contributing key dismissals and partnerships.
Progress has requested repairs to the Kanga Roo by Road and Mr A H Bailey resigns as poundkeeper of the local pound from late October. Golf associates will visit Cowra on Thursday 26 to attend that club s cloning day of the season.
The annual Presbyterian flower show at Caragebal Hall features numerous exhibits led by winners in vegetables, textiles, and baking. Prize tables honor Cabbage, Lettuce, and Turnip entries, plus fruitless crafts, embroidered doilies, and assorted cakes and jams.
Expressions of sympathy flood Bedgerabong and surrounding districts as families mourn Mr Woodhouse and others. Updates detail illnesses, marriages, holidays, and hospital moves involving residents of Googlacong, Marrickville, Quandialla, Caragabal, Grenfell, and nearby areas.
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