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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
10
Chestnut Brave Boy by Heroic from Courthouse line proves himself a strong weight carrier with wins in the Gibson Carmichael Stakes Yon Yean Stakes Padock High Weight Handicap and other major events at Moonee Valley Mentone and Albury. Aged several seasons, his progeny and dam lines are noted as strong, with light seasons in the yard and promising yearlings.
H A Barraclough Ltd Optometrists and Opticians 485 George Street Sydney announces a Monday 1910 event at the Vandenberg Hotel. Representatives Mr A W Webster Stews ens invite attendees to rely on Advocate for stationery needs.
Superintendent A J Wheeler invites names to Forbey Ambulance Station to join a new series of first aid nights at the Btawon starting Friday at 7 p.m. Doctor Kelleber will speak and demonstrate, with Mr Wheeler guiding practical work. Students will take an oral examination at tour结束.
W K Garnsey's Special Sheep Sale conducted by Commonwealth Wool Produce Co Ltd Forbes and partners yielded nearly 2000 sheep from 28 vendors with full yarding and strong demand from city exporters. Old and good quality lambs moved, while plain stock eased. several consignments and prices are listed for buyers from surrounding districts. The next sale is to be held September 27 with current entries already being received.
Edwand Weaver and Coy and the Farmers and Gra ler Co op Ltd announce a Porches sale totaling about 1958 sheep. Yarding included 1300 fat and sucker lambs plus 150 store sheep, with metropolitan buyers present. Prices varied with merino ewes in full wool averaging 19/6 and a general softer tone than the last sale. Next sale planned at Forbes on Tuesday in September.
The report notes scarce but beneficial rainfall over the past month with 190 points aiding herbage growth and a weekend 38 points, followed by more rain improving the outlook. Lambing in districts falls below average while crops and paddocks show strong growth and greenery, with 46 inches of rain registered during the workweek and overall favorable crop prospects.
In the district Weil Shearing is in full force with many sheds already cutting out. Fleece quality is well below normal. A station recently stopped shearing and found five bales fewer than last year, indicating a smaller total clip.
Weel Graders report a strong lambing season with many twins and several triplets. Despite high predation from crows and foxes, diligent care is underway to protect the lambs and ensure healthy arrivals.
A community concert and dance by the local O W A branch drew a comfortable crowd on Thursday. Under Mr Morrison from Young and Mr Sheridan at the piano, Jimmy Flynn entertained, trombone by Mr Sheridan, with Miss Brumpl and Mrs J Rowe assisting. Proceeds benefited the local hospital, with plans for similar events.
Warroo opened the cricket season on Sunday with a shearers and shed bands match at Warroo. The shearers won the first innings by 7 runs, replying 71, while Warroo Station hands fared better in the second innings, led by top scorer Mr McPhillamy after long absence. The event, organized by Bill Burke and Moser Melnnes Bros, drew many ladies and noted the returning talent of Mr McPhillamy and the generosity of the local employers.
Local news round up notes E A Douglas at Lang Gully hospital and births at C W A hospital. Residents move jobs with transfers to Griffiths Ganmain Condobolin. Golf results at Cudal and school moves in Sydney, Cremorne and Neutral Bay. Community members travel to Sydney for conferences and holidays in PinNacle and Goreme.
The annual ball of the Bimbi Catholic Church was held on Wednesday September 7 at the Bimbi Hall Ay Usiali. It was well patronised and enjoyed by all. Funds for the church benefited considerably. Music and supper provided good relief to attendees.
Quandialla and Thuddingra played a hard fought tennis set, with close results and strong form from the visitors. A 1 1 scoreline and a Piney Range rematch are planned for next Sunday as Quandialla aims to top the formidable Piney Range lineup.
Wirrinya representatives traveled to Finnacis on Sunday and overwhelmed Pinnacle 21 to 7. Multiple men’s and doubles matches featured Fanning Heathcote Beasley and Seamer among others, with detailed scores listed for each pairing. The Wirringa team was selected to journey to Caragabal on Sunday for the next tour event.
Weddin Shire Council tabled district interest correspondence from the PMG Department noting rising telephone charges and received a reminder from the Caragabal Agricultural Bureau about a bridge at Leconatrur Won on the Caragabal Quandialla route. The council ordered the Engineer to prepare a bridge cost estimate while drainage matters proceed. The Wirringa branch urges road works on multiple routes and the council agreed to fund half the cost with Jemalong Shire.
The Eugowra Riflemen held the second stage of the McQuarran and Douglas trophy at 400 yards. Scores featured L Noble and H Nash among others. Eugowra defeated a visiting Parkes team in an inter club match with totals reaching into the high 260s to 387.
Bedgerabong visitors report strong results at the Forbes Show. Messrs T Darcy and EH led exhibits with Brown winning several championships and multiple prizes in sheep. Misa Hobson achieved top scores in cooking while school children dominated various class prizes.
Caragabal girls travelled to Condobalin for a hockey carnival on Sunday and were defeated by two goals by the Boomerangs. Later Caragabal defeated Eugowra four goals to nil. Six ladies teams and three men's teams competed, followed by a banquet for players and officials.
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