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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1937

Page

7

Piney Range Defeats Redlands in Mixed Tennis Matches

Pleasant Piney Range club edged Redlands in a late week match at Piney Range courts. Final scores show Piney Range 29 sets 24 games to Redlands 19 sets 210 games with detailed results in ladies doubles and mixed singles involving Malloy O Connor Hancock Parker King Monger Death and others.

Piney Range Wed Redlands Khor Malloy B. O'Connor G. Hancock Mis E Hancock Lehene M. Parker M. Hancock R. O'Connor Mim MM. O Conner Miss Hancock E. Hancock Lehane Minses BE E. O'Connor Agiss M. Parker F. Malloy E. O'Conner V. G. Hancock C. Death V. G L Hancock V. L. Parker KE. King H. Hancock E. Malloy E& Hancock E King G Hancock Parker J. Monger J ‘Hancock E Hancock Death J. O'Connor W. Hancock BE. King

Tennis day ends with Wirrinya victory over local club

On Sunday a friendly tennis match at the local courts saw Wirrinya Club defeat Thurungie with wins by Misses Dean Ticehurst Howarth and Flimcel. The Thurungie side, supported by Mrs W Mahto Miss Lawleray and Alemander, hosted the event with Thurungle ladies catering. Next Sunday Ooma hosts a match against Thurungle with Mesure P and L Fanning P Mitton B Heynes named to play.

Wirrinya Dean Ticehurst Howarth Flimcel Goma Thurungie Coma Athe Pepremsntasyee Mra. W. Mahto Missws Lawleray Alemander Thurungle Club Joura Oooma Thurungle Ooma Mesure L. Fanning P. Mitton B Heynes

Bedgerabong Show Highlights Local Winners

Bedgerabong, Wednesday show results feature Bedgerabong strong in price winners with T Darey and Sons securing a scoop in the sheep section. James Rodgers chalks up hackney wins while G B Constable leads adapted needlework. Mrs Rodgers and Betty Rogerson win several flowers and cooling prizes. Schoolwork section names include Gertie Noakes Erla Feasley Joyce Hodges Betty Rogerson Marie Fraser Bill Peassey Dorothy Rodgers.

Bedgerabong T. Darey Gertie Noakes Erla Feasley Joyce Hodges Betty Rogerson Marie Fraser Bill Peassey Dorothy Rodgers

Sparse attendance as district schools reopen

Bedgerabong reports low school turnout due to whooping cough with many pupils contagious or recovering. several students and staff connected to W. Crotty family hospitalised. Quandialla team travels to Redlands, loses in two sets, but plans next matches at Caragabal and Generaine clubs with strong crowd expectations.

Monwonga Retains Clothier-O'Brien Cup in First Season Match

Monwonga players win the Clothier-O'Brien Cup again defeating Yarra Bondal, holding both cups Laneyrie and Clothier-O'Brien. They finish the season unbeaten after many matches against strong teams. A cross-town tourney saw Smith tied for second with two times. mixed doubles postponed to next Sunday. Caragabal Tennis Club hosts Fed Lands Club at Mr E O Connor's residence for a pleasant afternoon.

Monwonga Clothier-O'Brien Caragabal

Bogan Gate resident struck by car yesterday

Bogan Gate resident Frank Gloede was knocked down by a motor car yesterday but not believed to be badly injured. Bearer Bleechmore of the Parkes Ambulance responded in 20 minutes, and Gloede was taken to Portes for hospital observation.

Bogan Gate Tues Frank Gloede Bearer Bleechmore Parkes Gloede Portes

Cricket Enthusiasm Grows at Hedgerabong Practice Start

A meeting at Hedgerabong resolved to begin practice this week. Next Sunday the 10th a match between married men and bachelors will test skills, with several handsome trophies donated for the season.

Caragabal and Barmedman Draw In Challenge Cup Match

The Caragabal hockey team drew a closely contested Challenge Cup game with Barmedman. Scorers for Caragabal were Mavis Death Thelma Connor and Mrs E Malloy. Miss Thelma McComble resigned as founder. Milas Minvis Death was elected captain secretary and treasurer.

Caragabal Barmedman Éall Mavis Death Thelma Connor E. Malloy Lyne Hashmean Thelma McComble Milas Minvis

WEATHER SUMMARY FROM GANNING GAP AND MONWONGA

Weather notes for Ganning Gap and Monwonga report a warm spell with crops growing well and in ear, following cold gales and a later milder spell with frosts. Prospects are strong for high yields, especially Dundee, Ford, Nabawa and Barings areas, with late week cold snaps and a pending further rain welcomed as beneficial.

Ganning Gap Dundee Ford Nabawa Barings Monwonga

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity service schedule

Seventeen Sunday after Trinity services listed for Forbes Johns Parish parish with times including 7 am Holy Communion 6 am Choral Eucharist 10 am Sunday School 2 pm Evensong and Sermon 11 am Holy Communion at Bedgerabong Clergy R Mathers HL noted as incumbent.

Orbes Bohol Bermon Bedgerabong Piener R. Mathers

Quandialla Queen Competition raises funds for convent

The Quandialla queen contest finale held at the Public Hall raised 275 for St. Brigid's Convent building fund. Joyce Beatt won with 127, followed by Mary McNamara and Meta Troth. A large crowd enjoyed recitations, music, and a procession crowned Queen Joyce.

Quandialla St. Brigid's Convent Tom Goonan Joyce Beatt Berendebha Mary McNamara Meta Troth C. J. Griffin

Farewell for Ald Wm Kelly and Grenfell wedding ends in city trip

News of the Week from Grenfell reports a staff farewell to Ald Wm Kelly at the Ammee residence with cards music and singing. Mr Chivers presented a gold mounted fountain pen to Kelly for his promotion. A wedding at Grenfell Methodist Church united Miss Mollie Hocking daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hocking Lannon Vale with Alan Dowie of Bonnie Doon Bondi. They departed for the North Coast motor tour plans before settling in Grenfell. A funeral for Mrs Geo James Wood occurred at Grenfell Hospital with family condolence.

Grenfell Methodist Church Fev Bearth Fleming Mary Frances Mollie Grenfell Astuary Grenfell. Hospital Geo. James Wood Puller Fell

Unsure weather update from Eugowra amid race contingents

Fragmentary weather note from Eugowra mentions fine conditions and grass growth, with locals preparing for events and races. Aids and sheds are reported to be starting later than usual, and renovations and buses are discussed in scattered mentions.

Farewelled guest of honour at Bogan Gate function

A large CWA gathering at Bogan Gate bid farewell to Mrs. Frank McKeowen who has moved to Sydney to work with International Harvester. Mr. Walter Chemm chaired the event and tributes praised the guest’s industry and promise of promotion. Mr. Frank Bird and Mr. A Beckett spoke warmly.

Bogan Gate Tues Cwa Frank McKeowen International Harvester Ga., Ltd Sydney Focal Traveller Amlenman Walter Chem Prank Bird Bird McKeowen A’berkett A Beckett Frank Bird

School Picnic at Bogan Gate

The annual school picnic at Bogan Gate public school drew a large crowd at the lagoon grounds. Principal results include K Pett and Iris Sayers in under 14 divisions, Reg Carpenter and Doreen in under 12, and multiple events with names like Bubbles Giblet and Roy Lees winning various races. After tea, every child without a prize received a silver coin.

Bogan Gate Tues Bogan Gate Public School George Davies Walter Chew Parents @and Citizens’ Association K. Pett Iris Sayers Reg. Carpenter L. Langfeld KK. Faully Campbell P. Reeves Doreente J. Bayer Bubbles Giblett V.C Roy Lees B. Magill Fred Chew Lee Bubbles Giblets Everie BR. Jordon G. Qrenkhahn Horde L. Chew Freds Barnes Milas Heatherington Mra Smith Aljyer

Wool classing demonstration at The Grove Forbes Road

Mir J R McKee conducted a wool classing demonstration on Mr W H Simpson’s property The Grove Forbes Road with a sheep chasing session later. A vote of thanks was moved and carried, refreshments provided by the Agricultural Bureau. The Bogolong Agricultural Bureau branch plans a Aid Day on Wednesday October with lectures on pasture improvement.

Bogolong W. H. Simpson Forbes Road Mir J. R. McKee McKee Aso W. H. Gimpson Fr. Hochfort Agricultural Bureau The

Forbes show rewards for poultry and cooking prizes

Mr W T Gee of Goma won first prize and five seconds at Forbes show for poultry. Mrs A Loxley of Garema earned seven firsts and two seconds for cooking and preserves. Mr and Mrs Beasley of Montengio visited by their son and daughter in law, JB Beasley of North Pinnacle. Related notes on local residents, travel, and a district death.

W. T. Gee Goma A Loxley Garema Beasley Montengio JB. Beasley North Pinnacle Geo. Frost Sunnyside South Pinnacle Waggadis L. Amsot Pinnaclé Sydney Newcastle P. Nelson Gurema

Rifle event at Eugowra opens Frogley Trophy stage

At Eugowra on Wednesday, the first stage of the A. L. Frogley Trophy was fired on Saturday afternoon. Eight shots were split across two 500 yard stages. Competitors included Beeres Townsend Wright Noble Nash Agostinelli Attenborough Noble Mash Attenborough and T Noble with varied scores and aggregates noted.

WY. Mash J. Attenborough T. Noble Noble

Eurowra Show Trustees Donate Fifty Pounds

Mr J W Lees president of the Eu powra P A and H Association surprised the committee when he presented a cheque for fifty pounds donated by the show ground trustees. The committee is adding many permanent improvements and the trustees’ action is greatly appreciated.

Eugowra J. W. Lees Eupowra P.A. & H. Association

Golf Play at Engowra Goolagong Associates Beaten EVOOWRA

The golf competition over the week end produced results with Stapleford in a grade led by Dr. O Reilly as visitors faced defeat in their first year. The bogey event at Caragabal Golf Club went to Arthur Grimm. The Indies championship final between Vera Beagley and Thelma Beagley concluded with Beagley declared the winner.

Evoowra Stapleford O'Reilly

Rheumatic pains disappear with FLUK remedy claim

A garbled advert claims FLUK cures rheumatic pains and urges readers to ask John Meagher & Co. Ltd and Knspton's Pharmacy for a free booklet. The text references a supposed testimonial by J. G. Carter of Paine and mentions a mirbeurmna team and neurite context, with unclear details about the product and distributor.

Mirbeurmna Neurite Rina J. G. Carter Paine Mmonaw webBcaterom John Meagher & Co. Ltd Knspton Forbes

Wedding Bells Quandialla in Church of England ceremony

Alma Olive Peggy daughter of Mor W and the late Mrs Percival of Boorowos and Reginald Penfold of Edarville married at the Church of England in Quandialla on Saturday. The bride wore ivory satin with a lace train and orange blossom coronet, escorted by her uncle P Edgerton. Bridesmaid Mini Hlaine Edgerton wore delphinium blue Windsor crepe. The couple's reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs F Fe, with a large gathering, dances, and gifts, then departed for an extended honeymoon in mustard and brown crepe travel dress. The Penfolds will reside at Bland.

Alma Olive Peggy Mor. W Percival Boorows Reginald Hirs R. Penfold Edarwille Bland P. Edgerton Mini Hlaine Edgerton Ths Keith Harris Edgerton Penfold Edwards R Edwards Reg. Penfold Mdaville

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Country Club Pinnacle Wirrinya Pinnacle Wed Thuringle R. A. Douglas Bieck Listion and General Comminen Eugower Matthews W. Gee M. O'Loughlin M. Gee Mesdames FP Fanning Haynes P. Matthews Bundsy Lee Seana Quandialia Mia W. Troth E. Murray Clark Mesers C. Hutchinson Clothier-O'Brien Cup Cooper's William Cooper & Nephewson Po. Ltd Benedicts Bachelors Wednes Johns Parish Joyce Scott Imounts Joyce Bereruebba Mary Fpeneee New Eureka Rehubert Mise Heather Lind Father Lynch Cootemundra Misses Henning Nada Conn Lola Cons Alice Blue Gown Ivy Dempsey Marey Hutchinson Barbara Dundas Misses Neta Lorna Treth Vera Hoad Joyce Crisp Ivy Cullen Mary Goonan Lily and the Rose Neta Troth Vers Head Mervyn George Miss Hogan Mian Henning News of the Kelly Bogan Mr. F. McKeowen R. W. Bleck Bogolong News Pinnacle, Wed Mrr Lacey Wo Mo Dwyer Travdle Teather Hess TF. Darcy Buneay Norse Porter's Hospital Ronn Win Paxthorpe Fife Evgowra A. Cowell Dubbo Hospital L. Funnel A. Clark Greenhalgh Moder Quelal Weel Ro Stewart Little Grandson North Sydoey M. Brown Joyce Brown Anthony Hordern Max Orman Ormans Perenia H. W. Hodges Nina Lb Griffith Bland East Shhoola Murvcay Engowra Goolagong Associates
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