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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
10
Residents report improved Quandialla streets with grader work and gravelling on Margaret Street. Footpaths on Second Street and Margaret Street are being laid, praised despite Progress Association criticisms as the Shire Council receives ongoing calls for road attention.
Caragabal defeats Piney Range by four runs in a weekend friendly with Weil scoring 174. Piney Range lineup includes Murray, Malloy, Fitch, O Meally, Hancock, Jones, Roberta, O Reilly, Shoemark, Parker, and others. Second Caragabal victory over Wirringa follows with Maley, Black, Brown, Minogue, Hayden, Molloy, and more contributing in a low‑scoring match.
Sheep owners contributed generously for the Sisters of Mercy drive. Donated animals will be sold at the next stock sale in local seleyards. Participants include R Napier Minogue Gault O’Reilly and Maley, with teams from Wanganella and Caragabal set to play.
A Sunday rainfall of 35 points refreshed growth and improved haymaking prospects in Bedgerabong. The past week featured generally pleasant weather with only light showers Sunday night, insufficient to disrupt ongoing work.
Bedgerabong cricket notes inform players the Grinsted Cup trial is scheduled for the third Sunday in November. The 80 or so boys of the willow brigade are urged to attend the trial and a meeting of all interested in cricket will be held on Sunday night.
Rain totals 35 points over the weekend. Eugowra cricket team won the Kelly Cup at Porches on Sunday. Attendance waned at Murgs Sports with several thousand spectators. Committee ran events smoothly. Sid Maher, 68, dies after two years ill. funeral held Sunday. Ron Douglas in Welverdene handling uncles’ interests. W Searle visits Reedy Creek. ex‑member of Reedy Creek cricket club 37 years ago. J Lashford and family relocate to Cowra after 40 years in Eugowra.
The Leadership Girls Camp reunion at Caragabal elected office-bearers for the coming year with Miss Maule Tame as president and Mrs Unn Molloy as vice president. A birthday cake was cut at the reunion dinner and speeches urged Red Cross membership and farm knowledge. Demonstrations covered swing skirts and one piece blouses, with tips on vegetable growing and tomato pruning.
The Quandialla Public Hall hosted the annual Mower show to aid the Church of England funds. Me D Dickson opened the event as showers cooled the day, with judges named for flowers and crafts and stalls led by Mrs Causer, Mrs Penfold, and others. An eight o’clock dance wrapped the evening, raising about 25 pounds for the church, as many local residents contributed in judging and displays across flowers, cooking, and fancy goods.
Local notes record residents visiting cities on business and for holidays, including Gen Anderson returning from the metropolis, the Chamberlains traveling by car, and J. Lind to Sydney for Kru requirements. Health concerns appear with measles, colds, and hospital stays for Pounds, Brady, Hogan, and a young Pepper.
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