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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

11

Prosperity fears and policy debates haunt Eugowra district notes

Fragmented remarks discuss anticipated wheat shipments, December to February trading, and bank and government roles in postwar recovery. The text laments delays, overseas orders, pacifist governance, empire preferences, and fears of economic strain as authorities warn of late arrivals and uncertain markets.

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Eugowra Social Roundup Recaps Local News and Farewells

A busy period brings visits, illnesses, travels, and a church club farewell. Notables include Amanda Baris of Omen traveling to Orange, Pat Shields holidaying in Ulstrick, and Mr Gordon Howell with family at Camperdown. The community mourns Mrs. Dowd and Mrs. Griffich, while weddings, birthdays, and a Church of England Recreation Club gathering honor Miss Anne Greenhalgh before her marriage.

Church of England Recreation Club Mies Anee Greenhalgh Mor Adlon Marr Mish Greenhalgh Goffrend Ea Alice Lorna Sloane Ron Seaton

Obituary Mrs Margaret Wolstenholme Posed way of Eugowra

One of the oldest residents of Eugowra and a lifelong district nurse, Mrs Margaret Wolstenholme died at Bugowre on Friday October aged about boye and months. She was born in GCholony Wilberkil and moved to NSW at sixteen. Survived by husband Edwin Wolstenholme and seven children, including Queen Murray and Mrs O hine Eugowra, with fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral at St John the Bas Catholic Church followed by burial in Eugowra cemetery. Grandchildren Ted Wilson and others travelled for the service.

Tle Margaret Wolstenulme Bugowre Wolstenholme Gcholony Wleberkil Nsw Eigsteen Gerildine Edwin Wolstenholme Bugewrk Eugowra Queeon Murray Mra Hine Mr. G. Ditchburn Toorak Victoria St. John the Bast Catholic Church Father R. Barrow Ppron Pather Barrow Inet Ted Wilson Cas Cas Uereagh Street Post Omteo, Cranny Mrs. F Batley. Blanmore; Mra McLeod Camperdown

Bandon and Edgoweha Cricket Match Ends Close

A tense report details Bandon batting against Edgoweha with many players listed and scores near 205 runs for nine wickets. Bowler highlights include Cuteliffe and Herbert with several wickets, and Wye and Wygan from Ewgowra bowlers with notable figures. The article also notes upcoming matches and team lineups for Sunday fixtures at Evgowra and related venues.

Triennial Election of Councillors for Shire of Boree

Notice of the triennial election for eight councillors in the Shire of Boree for the term from December 2047 to December 140. Nominations open December 1 and close November 7. Nomination forms must be filed at the Council Chambers with two electors as proposers.

Boree Endine Hetee Cubal Mhimesh Tno Gener Counc Cudad

Shire of Boree Tenders Invited for Box Culverts

Tenders, returnable by 10 am on 10 November 1947, invited for the construction of box culverts and approaches at two sites on regional roads. Plans and conditions available from the council offices in Parkes and Sydney during ordinary hours. Castlereagh Street Sydney and Shire Office Cuba noted for details.

Orange Orange- Forbes Road Eugowra Canowindra Counel OMA Parkes Castlereigh l Sydney Wd Shire Cuba Sal G Bheattir

Visiting Optician Mr C J Bons Schedules Australian Towns

Visiting optometrist and colonial figure Mr C J Bons of Orange will visit Eugowre and Canowindra on a date to be announced. Consultation available at Eugowra Central Hotel in the afternoon and in Canowindra in the morning. Appointments arranged through Eugowra News Agency.

C. J Bons Cptlelan Orange Eugowre Pnd Canowindra Central Bono Eugowra

Red Cross Ball a Profitable Night at Imperial Theatre

Members of the focal Red Cross branch celebrate a successful annual ball at the Imperial Theatre on October 2. A profit over £50 was raised as the Piccadilly orchestra played. Mr Ray Clemens and Miss Ruth Rawsthorne won the waltzing contest amid a generous supper and thanks from president Mrs J Burford and secretary Mrs N McArthur.

Red Cros Red Cross Imperial Theatre Piccadilly Orchestra Wheatley D. Casey Ray Clemens Ruth Rawsthorne Mira. J. Burford Mra. N. McArthur

Double Christening Party at St. Muat Church of England

The two young sons of Mr and Mrs Harold Venables of Eugowra were christened at St Muat Church of England on Saturday October 2. Godparents for Robert were Mr and Mrs Victor Mallett of Melbourne. Phillip’s proxy godparents were Dr and Mrs Church. An elaborate party followed at the School of Arts with white and blue decorations and a decorated christening cake cut by Robert.

Harold Venables John Juli Dalby G. Dicks Hrisbans Venables School of Arta Robert Philip

Mexican Poppy Destruction Efforts Quoted at Shire Meeting

Bores Shire's Noxious Weeds Inspector Mr. B C Rowe reported at the October council meeting that several patches of Mexican poppy have been destroyed along roadsides and watercourses. He noted many flowering plants and seed pods forming and said a thorough infestation check and warnings of legal action will follow for landowners who fail to destroy plants. Officers from the Prickly Pear Commission also reported rope pear growth is being targeted with cochineal treatment.

B.C. Rowe Rowe Prickly Pear Commission

Thanks Mrs Shine and Mr Murry Wel Menitivkrs

Community members express gratitude to Mrs Shine and Mr Murry Wel Menitivkrs of Eiayowns for their generous help and thoughtful gifts during a recent event. They acknowledge the kindness of Dr Church and many friends who contributed to the celebration.

Shine Murry Wel

Wanted Wheat EWyator for Priceing of Hia in 4]

Local ad seeks Wheat elevator for price quotation in Eugowra area. Mentions cane plench and new candillory with spare shine for sale at seven pounds. Listed by R A Douglas in Eugowra.

R. A. Douglas

Wanted Treen for Lewwel Domestic Help

Notice seeking part time domestic help for Lewwel and Ol oF, with other assistance offered. Apply-Sliter Al ian Acapital Sucve.

Treen Sliter Alian

Woolgrower Notice Appears From Valley PHOSE EUGOWHA

A brief woolgrower notice warns consignors about a consigning matter and mentions a representative will attend. The fragmentary text names Vallis and a phrasal reference to a procedure, with unclear dates or locations.

Noble Trophy Rifle Stage Firing Yields Close Scores

The second stage of the L Noble Trophy was fired at 500 yards. HL Turner won the spoon prize with 80, I Knight 78 and Wy. Kulgut 78 also earning cash prizes. Other scores listed include R Nobia and R Ji. A note on Tiger Pears mentions a specimen on display in the weeds case.

Lk. Noble HL Turner I. Knight Wy. Kulgut L. Foight Knight R. Nobia Solaon

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