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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
4
Eugowra pages cover influenza recoveries at Wheatley and Dwyer households, clergy visit for confirmation, and a forthcoming St Joseph’s Convent fundraiser. Juvenile Ball prizes announced as Owen's Orchestra and Orange connections boost attendance potential. A late-night club swinging display yields humorous notes.
The Eugowra P A and H Association previews a successful forthcoming show with judges named for livestock and crafts. Grounds look well and a Monday working bee is planned amid rough roads to Eugowra. Also covered is a tennis match between Bonnie Doon and Eugowra with the Hawke Cup clash noted and P Brisign defeating Frank Herbert 1-1 6-2 in the singles handicap final.
Engowra's team lines up for a hot Sunday clash against Cudal who seek revenge after Engowra beat them three weeks ago. Selected Engowra players include Bristow, Ging, Martin, and Greenhalgh among others. A second grade side will also travel to Bullmore with Slack Carmen Hil Lees Weeks and Johnson plus Milas Davis and Miss Holmes.
In Sunday interclub play at Eugowra the Eugowra club defeated Bonnole Toon results include J Lees and J Martin over Fuge and Hodge 6 2 but detailed scorelines show multiple pairings. Matches featured teams including Collits Lees and Martin against Doyle pairings with varied outcomes and set scores.
EKugowra secretary F E B Hill and Lachian Progress Association secretary J S Payten report to the Minister for Works without reply. The crossing project remains at a standstill as government action drags on.
Kugowra beat Vychan 30 to 13 on Sunday with Joe Cowell refereeing to general satisfaction. Eugowra led 14 13 at half and surged in the second half. Norman Thorncroft scored four tries and Kagowri players eye a Parkes trip next Sunday for the Stag Luger Cup.
The report details timely arrivals for the Forbes Show with Frank Baenham’s Robertson-Tippett Tractor on display. Agents Wheatley and Hill, E Clifford of Forbes, and new car models join the event. Local band revival efforts and a well-prepared race track are noted, while attendance is praised though exhibits lagged behind prior years.
Notices advertise J Murphy dentist practicing at Slack's Building Eugowra with hours and appointment options. A stock and property agent offers repairs of every description. Kugowra Mail schedules from Forbes Post Office to Kugowra daily at 10 am, arriving 12 noon, return leaves Kugowra 1 pm, arriving Forbes 3 pm, with Sunday services noted.
Early Friday morning a fire broke out at Riley Newman's hide and skin store behind the Central Hotel in Eugowra. N Gosper raised the alarm around 2 am. the blaze caused damage to Mr White's clothing and personal effects valued about £45, which were uninsured. The building, owned by H A Douglas, was insured with the Northern Insurance Co.
A Kugowrs School of Arts subcommittee met Friday to discuss a proposed new hall. Plans show a 34 by 120 feet main hall with a 70 foot dancing floor and a front shop or library, costing about £1750. a public meeting will be called to raise funds.
The dance on race day aims for success with all arrangements underway. Tickets cost 2 shillings 6p round, and a small supper charge will be added.
Eugowra PA and H Association committee men faced a blow to preparations after a 1500 gallon water tank, installed for the show, was found emptied by a prank. The loss threatens water supply for the showground, with rain availability uncertain. A brief ad promotes John W. Lees' Premier Stores in Eugowra.
A rifle handicap shoot for the Indiea bracelet is set for Wednesday September 9 at 9 a m. The course includes two fighters and eight business shots at 700 500 and 600 yards with prizes including the H Pengilly trophy and cash awards for second through sixth places. With three ranges available all members are reminded of the competition details.
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