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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
4
Messia Goldsbrough Mort & C. Ltd report a store sheep sale at Forbes with 852 yarded amid light conditions and dry weather. A strong clearance of 5642 occurred at auction to local buyers, featuring Merino ewes and wethers across ages with varied bids and full yards.
Forbes defeated all clubs in the Central Ice District Association event at Aea Sunday. Teams from Forbes Ocondobolin Peak Hill and Canowindra competed with Forbes captained by BD Dempacy A8 Wayne E A Lee and G8 Thornton. Results listed include Canowindra 10 6 Burkes 10 8 Peak Hill 15 5 and Canowindra 7.
In Cowra six dairies shut in six months as owners switch to fat lamb rearing and vegetable growing. Dairies sourced from Sydney and local dairy workers report the decline in the central valley, with several farms ceasing operations and Merino sheep numbers rising.
Reports show sewerage connections costs and water reserve painting plans. Town Clerk notes appointing E Hocking as poundkeeper, progress on electors list, audit completion, rate arrears notices, and special lease termination affecting rate collection.
Forbes 11 Canowindra 2 as Forbes forward line links with Conritter out, McGregor named standout, Clyburn shines on the wing, and Sid Collits creates chances. Canowindra shows improved form but couldn't capitalize on early opportunities. key tackles by Adem and Burgrove's solid defense keep Forbes ahead through the second half.
The Derma Glutta troupe and RAAF personnel from Parkes visit Forbes for a social tennis evening at the CWA Room. A presentation to club president Harry Kendall marks his nearing departure. Teams from Flannery Cup entries and local players will compete, with refreshments and a cake requested for afternoon tea.
Final scores Forbes 11 Canowindra 2. Marists defeated Forbes ATC 7 nil in the curtain-raiser. An additional try was recorded and Fla kicked two penalties. Both matches were refereed by Mr J Harteher. A mock trial in the Methodist Church ball program was postponed to a later Thursday evening and is expected to draw a large crowd.
Du Pont Company reports a chemical bath that transfigures wood into a material partly wood and partly plastic. The process adds hardness surpassing ebony, resists heat and moisture, and can convert softwoods into durable lumber without shrinking.
Fragmentary report lists significant Royal Australian Navy losses with 2306 purus ee and 1201 leifledd, plus 30 wounded Australian soldiers and 3912 decorations and awards. Mentions "Great Peppermint Cure" for children's hacking cough as a product reference.
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