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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1952
Page
6
The Le Hane Cup tie between Forbes and Grenfell was washed out by rain on Sunday. Forbes held a strong lead when play resumed, leading 15 sets to 2, and as holders they retain the cup. Scores to follow in the next issue.
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a Friday afternoon flower show at the Town Hall with outstanding dahlias and ample cookery and fancy work exhibits. Judges led by Mrs Cowell and Mrs McDonald award prizes across stalls and decorations as Rev Barratt notes the show’s community spirit and Albert and Oscar Namiliire paintings loaned by Rev Dowst.
Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club staged a successful return meeting on its Lachlan River course with a warm crowd from Forbes and surrounding districts. Gate takings over £126 and strong membership suggest a solid profit aided by the night dance. Neville Straney acted as joint secretary in his first transfer role, supported by long-time secretary J. Smith, president C. W. Stewart, and a capable committee. The program featured several races including the Bedford Cup won by Chateen ridden by J Hodges, with Oat Away and Kennard close behind, and All Flash defeating Pum's Pal in the Forbes mare race. racing was lively despite formatting challenges and the absence of a pavilion.
School event records show youth workers under sixteen assisting in cookery classes. Entries include sponge sandwiches by Miss P Alexander and others, jams by Mrs W Pavey, scones by Janet Howell and Robert Barratt, plus knitted and crocheted items by local girls.
Rain halted the Baturday afternoon Faddington Shield grand final after Capstume reached 116 for seven. YCWbed won the final by four wickets, defeating Ex-Servicemen. Dec Ellis top-scored for Capstans with 60 not out as Leg Jomes led CW bowling.
The tenth annual boxing tournament wrapped up with strong crowd support from college houses. Several bouts were hard fought with two draws and two injuries forcing withdrawals. Officials and supporters praised the champions as the event concluded with winners receiving permits from the college president.
Stewart Granger Robert Newton and Cyril Cusack star in Soldiers Three a new comedy at the Strand Theatre until Thursday. The film follows two fisted infantrymen as they clash with Scots in a bar room brawl subplot involves thieves who steal the regiment's guns and a climactic raid with Walter Pidgeon and David Niven in supporting roles.
Forbes leads the Central Western eliminations with strong showings securing a slate of qualifiers for the N.S.W. championships in May. W. F. Robertson and G. Thornton won the palra event while Rees G. Thorton P. Rousell and Girog McDa claimed the Wee rink title. W. Miller contested the singles final after Graves of Canowindry was Doubtful.
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