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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1951

Page

2

Rugby Union Comp Begins Tomorrow in Forbes

The new Forbes rugby union side, led by Eric Tweedale, begins its first trial against Emus with strong prospects. Forbes, boasting depth and training, aims to mold a capable team as the season unfolds. A first round draw lists Emus, Forbes, Wallaroos, Wests, Cumnock, and Parkes slated for April 24 and May 8 to 20 at Orange and Forbes venues.

Emus Uide Forbes Eric Tweedale Tweedale Orange Wallaroon Wests Cumnock Parkes Parni Wests + Emus Wallerooe Parkes v. Forbes Wallarooa Wallaroos Vroinge Forbes Vy Wests

Forbes Diggers Race Meeting Set for May 2

The Forbes Diggers Club hosts an annual race meeting on Wednesday May 2 to aid the Forbes Distressed Serviceman's Fund. Riders from Forbes Traiers Association close shops at 1 pm to let staff attend. With 70 horses entered, amateur and professional jockeys compete in five events led by the Forbes Diggers Cup and ALF Handicap. Osataway and Royal Recent return. Lae Improvers' Handicap features the flying Gir Drew as a top favorite. A five shilling tote runs. races broadcast on course amplifiers. Luncheon tea by RSL Auxiliary, Ex-Servicemen's Club booth. first race 2 pm.

Forbes Diggers’ Race Club Best Wedneday Forbes K.5.l. Distressed Serviceman’s Fund Osataway Royal RSL Ausillary Ex-Servicemen's Club

South Forbes vs 0.W. hockey roster announced

Tomorrow's play lists South Forbes and 0.W. teams with 15 pm start. Players named include D. Lydford E. Botham L. Judd G. Bathgate N. Cundill R. Ford R. Cameron N. Forbes 1B. Stanley E. Goodacre A. Schumaker H. Hodder.

South Forbes D. Lydford E Botham L. Judd Bathgate Cundil R. Ford R. Cameron N. Forbes Stanley E. Goodacre A. Schumaker H. Hodder

Local social notes and event roundup from Orange region

A collage of village society items includes engagements and honeymoons of Broken Hill residents, visitors arriving from Forbes and Wila, and plans for a card party in Orange. Notable mentions include Joan Skipworth and Peter Rout's expected visit, T. Simmonds improving in Forbes Hospital, Mrs Tearle recovering in Sydney, and a bureau fundraiser at J. Herbert’s with top and low scores recorded.

Joan Lorraine Mra Skipworth Broken Hill Peter Les Roul Lindsay Rath T. Simmonds Pre/Wila Forbes District Hospital J Tearle Sydney Orange Goulburn Peter Rout Joan Skipworth Les Rout J. Herbert Monwonge-Bedgerabong Bureau Smolies Miles Bite Mirkoay Tehuen Miss Fuller Genta J. Constable Huegett Prim Mr. Constable Mrs. Fuller Mr. Noakes

Labor and local events mix in Warroo diary mix

Labor campaign remarks by Mr Jack Howell spark debate on Menzies Fadden government and anti communist laws while Warroo Memorial Hall outlines gymkhana plans for May 5 and a new Warroo Tennis Club forming with four courts to be built on the grounds at Warroo amid dry weather and scarce feed for stock.

Warroo Memoral Hall Committee Menzies-Fadden House of Representatives Benads Mir Howell Menmienic Warreo Monwongs Warroo Mon Iwonga W Fuller Basil Simmonds Connec-Ion

Wool cheque mightier than dollar in Australian wool debate

Mr Howell argues that Australian wool wealth surpasses the dollar, predicting over £400,000,000 extra profit this year if wool sales stay in Australian hands. He asserts Labor Party’s role in national development and readiness to support wool growers, with a talk in Forbes on the afternoon of the day.

Australia U.S.A Howell Labor Party Templar Street Forbes

Forbes and Parkes in Deciding Game

ARKES Rugby League has chartered a special train for its final trial against Forbes next Sunday. Both teams won at home in earlier fixtures and will field three teams including under 18s, reserves, and firsts. Key players listed for Forbes O Connor Jones Collits Edwards Tierney Kupkee Spooner Oyu replacements Rousell Evans Kelly and for Parkes Chew Hobson. Parkes aims to improve after leading 8-2 at half and losing 12-5, with heavy forward pack and strong backs to challenge. Referees More Flynn Ridde listed for the day.

Forbes Mitter Uesemble Emus Wade Park Bal Benlors Régerven Arkes Rugby League Forbes Meat Forbes O'Connor C. Jones D. Collits Edwards Bo Tierney M. Kupkee Spooner Oyu Rousell Evans I. Kelly Ane Parkes Mane Hearn Jim Flynn Max Ridde

Jack Sly Singles Champion in Mangkem Bowls

Jack Sly defeated Athol Gunn 1-24 to win the singles at the Mangkem championship on Sunday. The event featured several teams in precincts and handicap results listed, with Sly set to face Parkes candidate to decide WDA country representative for Sydney on May 22.

Dock Sly Athol Gunn Jack Parkes WDA Sydney Bly L Crawford R. Paddison L. Johnson R McDade J. Pund Thle G. Young W. Robertson B. Downie Grime J. Wilson D. Dempsey Walsh E Wills J. Woodhouse Thornton R. Turnbull D. Belgrove EK Morgan N Davie E. Auten D. F. Rousell W. McNamara

Town Tennis Notes Prepares Meeting and Match Schedule

Town tennis notes invite members to a dinner in the clubhouse next Wednesday at o'clock where several topics will be discussed. Membership fees are due. unfinancial players will not be considered for future matches. Selected players are set to face Eugowre on Town court next Sunday at 10 o'clock with a $1 on the spot service for country clients.

Eugowre Town Court

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