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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
11
Local notices recount visits and illnesses across Eugowra and surrounding towns. Residents include Mrs Tom Toohey at Brentwood private hospital Forbes and Miss Phil Pavuson visiting Niwaly, with multiple families hosting and attending birthdays and holidays.
The late Mr Hol land, well known in the Wellington district, died at Wellington Hospital on Monday night. He leaves a husband, Mr James, and the last rites were performed by Pather Kelly at the cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.
The piece notes a Forbes show titled Sing and Swing with scattered text. It mentions scenery credits to an individual and references a Legion of Ex. designation, indicating a fragmented tribute or contribution amid unclear details.
The Eugowra Book Club plans a meeting near Friday to elect officers and discuss reading plans. Members are asked to bring overdue books for exchange, consider purchasing new copies, and note that One Might meetings have moved to the fourth Thursday each month.
At the local Red Cross branch meeting a credit balance of £84 2s 9d was recorded. An appeal for craftwork centres for disabled ex‑servicemen prompted a £10 ticket purchase. Christ as Card Art Union tickets were ordered. secretary to thank Br L Vout for services during town doctor shortage. Refreshment booth plans for polling day finalized with cake and scone donations expected. Donations noted from Mrs Mobmes Miss Mobmes old 0 Saleyard tens Mr E Anderson and others.
The Postmaster General Senator Ashley outlined a central program to upgrade postal and telecommunication facilities in the Western region. The plan includes telephone exchanges, unattended manual exchanges, improved tram line services, house to house delivery in country towns, letter revolvers, and extended banking access.
At a well attended meeting the Cricket Club decided to send delegates to Parkes to join the Parkes cricket competition for the season. Dry weather is hindering crops and stock, with rain needed soon for farmers to obtain seed for next season.
The note details Bundiny golf results with B Anscombe and W Hurcum winning the Alf Neid trophies. W D Douglas led Saturday with 35 stableford points, while Anscombe and Hurcum were close behind. The piece also covers foursomes rules questions, humorous anecdotes, and a rundown of handicap and scratch event results, including Mrs. Welch and Mrs. W. Douglas in a handicap score.
Visiting optician Mr D J Bon of Orange will tour Eugowra and Canowindra on Tuesday September 10 offering spectacles and fittings at Bugowra Central Hotel in the afternoon. Mr Boni will also be in Canowindra the same day for consultations. Appointments can be made at Bugowra Newsagency. Includes church notices for Eugowra and Gilgandra services on the 4th Sunday and St Matthew's.
Notice announces the Eugowta Book Club annual meeting to be held in the club rooms on Friday September 20 at 3.50 a.m. An ancillary item lists items like an iron engine and kerosene engine, with miscellaneous notes and dates.
In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away September 12 1994. A loving smile a happy face a broken link we can never replace. Always remembered by his wife family and grandchildren.
At a weekend meeting for the Coolagong club officers were appointed with Geo Dooley as patron and J P Riley as treasurer. Four teams were planned for the Bel darith Cowra competition and a bid was made to challenge for the Grinsted Cup. Tribute given to establish a wire fence around the cricket oval to enable a future start wicket. Bonnie Royal teams defeated at Goolagong, while local social notes mention visitors and health updates.
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