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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1946
Page
4
The report describes the Grinated Cup Final match with Forbes and Grenfell noted among teams. Sunday’s game is highlighted with mentions of key players and a tense finish, though many lines are garbled and precise outcomes are difficult to confirm.
Parkes RAAF suffered a defeat in a hockey match with a chaotic mid game and multiple scoring attempts. The report lists players such as Thorne, Howe, and Kelly among those involved, with references to attendance and local teams, reflecting a busy wartime sports page.
In a regionals update, Forbes and Parkes select groups for Friday night and Saturday matches. Key players include club standouts from Dubbo and Canowindra with captains and wingers named across Parkes, Forbes, and Canowindra squads.
A garbled report from Eugowra outlines a trial game with Forbes and Drentgate players, noting numerous selections and upcoming exhibitions. It mentions Bowen, Con Sod, Piyana, and Didar among others, with unclear scores and positions as teams prepare for further play.
The annual meeting is held with attendees including officers such as the treasurer and secretary. Items include year end reports, committee notes, and selection of year’s officers. The meeting references are unclear but include named roles and local organizational actions.
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