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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1936
Page
7
General rains across the district Sunday afternoon registered 6 to 80 points with wheat crops benefiting from moisture. Some damage from dry windy weather noted, but overall prospects look good. wheat prices around 4 to 4/8, with potential for strong yields if harvested well. Competition entries were noted as having a high turnout this year.
The article notes no new developments in the robbery case at the WOW store. Detective O Neil and Constable McLran continue inquiries at Trogan Gate but no further leads or victims have been reported. No names, dates, or locations beyond those mentioned.
A good turnout at Bogan Gate hall on Saturday night backed the Ambulance Funds movement with a community singing session. On Saturday afternoon a large crowd gathered at Lagoon for a sports meeting supporting the knee movement.
A special meeting of the Phonak Maer Club committee was held on a recent Wednesday to discuss preparing the boxing and pony paddocks for upcoming rides. Members reviewed paddocking conditions and planned bail meeting readiness, aiming to ensure safe, orderly events at Bedgerabong and Wamboyne.
A planning note outlines a fancy dress ball for Bedgerabong school children. The event is proposed for Wednesday, November 18, with discussions on advisability and planning divided into two parts among staff and students. The notice emphasizes a school community activity and participation.
In Garema a reaper is at work as many crops fall before the machine. A 30 acre barley crop stands to be seen on the holding of Mr A Loxley with numerous properties noted in progress.
The weekend brought rainfall around Pinnacle and nearby district areas, ending a prolonged dry spell as about 60 points registered in the area. The moisture benefited surrounding regions, easing fears of further harvest losses in Ceara and nearby locales as poor yields were dispelled.
EUGOWRA SALES reports a busy Friday sale with strong demand for horses. Buyers from Sydney and Melbourne attended. a large yarding of store sheep was sold while horses cleared well. Top price reached £33 for a well grown filly.
Rain in multiple shires on Sunday boosted crops after a dry spell. ELGUMW RA reports 72 points with patchy falls and hopes for a 1 inch total. QUANTAALLA Wool notes 62 points with some stations up to AO. WIRRINY A records 35 to high points helping pastures. COLOOLOONG sees welcome rain easing concerns.
A Bandon school picnic held last Wednesday proved cheerful and well attended. Children enjoyed a varied program with prizes for all, including new oral events and a style dance. An earnings estimate of about six pounds was anticipated from the event.
GOOLAGONG SPORT reports rain halted tennis at Bandon on Sunday delaying the scheduled match between The Bindlers and Lawrence Forked. The Strollers plan an early meeting to arrange cricket, while 18 Bt. Lane has completed its games.
Wirinya crickeners visited Caraga on Sunday for a friendly but play was abandoned due to weather. Next Sunday Wirinya will play Sandy Creek for the Garden of Hoses Cup.
A community outing organized by the Paurenta and Citizens Association took place at Pullabooka on Monday with visitors from Wirringa and surrounding areas. The program featured many school children races and events, with Mr and Mrs Jim Russell praised for organizing efforts. Results list multiple winners across classes, girls and boys events, and novelty races, ending with a note that Mrs Pepper and Mrs Rhode displayed winning vegetable-related entries.
The Sunday cricket match between Quarudialism and Bellebaree on Bellebaree’s wicket was abandoned due to poor conditions. The cycling event could not be decided, with hopes for a rescheduled next Sunday.
Wahroonga resident FL Beddington returns home after visiting her son and daughter in law in South Pinnacle. Births, visits, travels, hospital stays, and wedding notices populate a busy community page with many local names and places, including Grenfell, Milroy, Condobolin, Sydney, and Forbes church events.
A joint concert and dance at Quandialla R C Church featured Miss Olga Reardon and pupils from Cootamundra and Miss Nagten ONeill. Local performers included Joan Teinenen, Georgy Spies, and Marla Smith with dances, songs, and readings. An audience supper and dance followed, aiming to raise funds for the church project.
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