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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

11

Wool Sales at Sydney Auction Firmly Steady Despite Dusty Wools

Goldsbrough Mort and Co report on Wednesday auction of 6478 bales of average to good wool including dusty and burr y lots. Market firm and competitive, with French German and Bradford leading buyers and strong support from Japan. Private sales total 6844. officers processed 2146 cases. petrol usage 1248 gallons. Forbes Bowing Club annual meeting set for Parish Hall next Tuesday at 8 pm with community members urged to attend a 1 pm session.

Goldsbrough Mort and Co France Germany Bradford Japan J. M. Borthwick Warinida J. A. Meathiel Forbes

Parkes Council Reports Coal Stocks At Gasworks

The Parkes Municipal Council has been building up coal stocks at the gasworks and by week’s end Mr A E Fox town clerk stated a supply of about twelve to thirteen weeks remained. On Friday evening a gathering at Mrs Needa’s home bid Mrs Munade farewell before her Sydney departure. The event featured decorated rooms, bridge and Tripoli, with Mrs Hazel McLean noting her warm reception and Mr W Matthews praising her golf club service and readiness to help on all occasions. Mrs Matthews presented a farewell bow.

Parkes Muntecpaal Council A. E. Fox Needa W. Matthews Munsie Golf Club Matthews Mureie

Forbes Amateur Swimming Club Forms in Forbes

Eighteen members attended the opening meeting at Town Hall Forbes chaired by President E B Byrnes. The club aims to boost Forbes in provincial swimming with plans for a new pool and shared rooms, while outlining membership, officers, and a request for New Year carnival events and 1m free-stroke and diving championships.

Forbes Town Hall E. Bi. Byrnes T. 8. Stephens

Hospital finances show mounting debt at Forbes District

Forbes District Hospital faced rising indebtedness after a month of deficits with a debit balance of £41 41s. 1d. and modest income from patient fees, government grants, and an industrial contribution. Treasurer noted transfers, credits to accounts No 2 and No 3, and ongoing costs including outlays to contributors and repairs. The matron reported 47 in hospital August and 34 outdoor patients, daily average 46.9, with donations and bills acknowledged.

Forbes District Hospital Hospitals Commission Piawunie Bee Havin Jemalong Rakkenore Payne Hosjpital Chie Aloe Inet Mrs Sprite Mire Burke Thomas Sparkes Booth Itas

Farah Tennis Cup Challenge Set By Melon Park Club

Melon Park Club lines up a challenge for the Farah Tennis Cup now held by Wiles. The Nelson Park team includes R Roberts Houle RB and G Hoswell W Robinson Mes James Robinson Roberts Haden Field Helman and Mrs Bolam. Play starts by 10.30 am tomorrow.

Melon Park Club Wiles Nelson Park R. Roberts Houle G. Hoswell W. Robinson Mes James Robinson Roberts Haden Field Helman Mrs Bolam

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