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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
2
Guidance for early cold and flu care. Suggests rest in bed, liquid nourishing diet, saline solution, hot bath before sleep, and warm full-body covering. Recommends lemon drink, pine sprays for nose, analgesic HEX for head and body aches, and HEX water for convalescence. Emphasizes fresh air, warm clothes, nutritious food, and thorough disinfection after recovery.
The Eugowra Show features numerous youth entries across handwriting and drawing divisions. Winners include Noele Wheeldon, Angus Glasson, Janetta McGrath, and Noelent Sears with multiple classes recognizing skill and creativity in junior sections.
The page lists weddings, hospital updates, travel, and guests visiting families in the region. Many names appear with towns like Sydney Orange Forbes Lithgow Eugowra and Mudgee, detailing social events from September and recent travels.
A kitchen tea in Poe Bobot Arte honored Miss Pauline Buckman before her marriage to Mr. Jim McKenzie of Geolsgong on September 27. Guests included Mr. Gordon Douglas and Mr. Frank Dixon who presented gifts such as a hand made wool rug from Pauline’s brother Bob Buckman. The party featured spring flower decor, dancing, and a late supper with music by Miss Cansey and Mr. Ken.
Deep regret is recorded at the death of Mr Roger Charles Shethy who died suddenly on Thursday the ith of September at the home of Mr H Little. He had lived in the Engowri district for 46 years after leaving Burragorang where he was born. He married Esther Parker in 1910 and leaves a widow, one daughter Mrs B Donaldson, and a son Les who predeceased him fourteen months earlier. He also leaves seven grandchildren and three sisters. Mass was held in the Catholic Church and burial followed at the Culiiille portion of the local cemetery with clergy and funeral director Mr A G Jones in attendance.
A Monday night September 29 concert at the Din fersal Theatre features top contestants from the recent eisteedfod and additional artists. Proceeds fund prize money for the Lae elsteddfod with no booking required. Also listed is a dance party at the Agents for Sunshine and Massey Harrie Farm Machinery and a Wolseley Irrigation Plants event with I.O.A. Insurance for dance lovers. Phone 58.
The Anal stage of the J. W. Pound Trophy was fired at the weekend from goo yards. Prizes went to Yo McMillan N Kight and H Gosper. overall trophy winner was 72 Pound with 60 points, Vv McMillan 166 H Griffiths and Gosper in other places. Scores follow.
The fragment mentions Gr Beattie and Cheri in a shire note. It reads as a local public record or homage with sparse readable details. No dates or places are clear, but it centers on individuals Gr Beattie and Cheri in a community context.
Tender returnable 10 October 1947 invites purchase of used plant including a tipping truck a utility vehicle a road roller and more all in working order and registered inspected at Gowllin Depot or from the Shire Engineer during office hours five percent deposit to accompany tender G R Beattie Shire Clerk minus further details from official tender notices
The Eugowra stock sale lists consignments including woolly sheep and Merino ewes with various shorn and unshorn lots. Several cattle and lamb lots are described with prices and lot numbers, noting buyers present from the local area.
Mc W Hurcum won the tournament held Sunday at TP Noble. Leo Niven finished second and Jack Douglas took third in the century event with strong showings from the field.
A notice invites interest in the School of Arts trustee meeting at Gelureay institution on September 27. Trustee Lo Kirby accepts thanks to Rev Drury and Church of England members for managing affairs and improving the building and contents. The School of Arts now operates under the trustees and is open to public support.
The Parkes team defeated Forbes in a late cricket season opener. Scores listed show Parkes 220 to 40 in a telegram styled brief. The event took place Saturday with local clubs Parkes and Forbes fielding teams.
Thanks to Father Barrow the Sisters of Bi Jos ep and many named friends for expressions of sympathy in their recent sorrowful bereavement.
Auction note lists a Model DY Deere tractor for sale with rubber tires and electric fittings. Item appears in an abbreviated catalog line with unclear location and condition details.
R A Douglas of Eugowra recounts a miner who, after growing tired of gold prospecting, detonated his last charge in a torch blast. The eruption uncovered a gold bearing stone worth 600 in three weeks, but the miner did not continue with further attempts.
Bt Matthews and Euzewrs 7 30 dead after a 1h Am Holy Cow game. Boho leads 7 AG pik with a bye teeing Guolareng tao win, Hele Com onion.
Visiting optician Mr Ub J Bele from Orange will visit Eugoworra and Canowindra on Monday October 27 for afternoon consultations only. Mr Boner will attend in Canowindra the same day morning only. Appointments can be arranged at Bugowra Mews agency.
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