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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
2
Dalgerys News Service notes at Homebush yesterday 12800 sheep and lambs yarded including wethes and ewes. Lambs 5d to 28d per lb. wethers 1s 0d to 1s 1d. ewes 9d to 1s. skins extra. Cattle 1257 yarded. prime bullocks firmer, others mostly unchanged. Bullocks 10s to 11s 5d per 10lb. steers 11s to 12s. cows and heifers 8s to 12s 8d.
The note outlines St John’s Church events for Saturday in Forbes. A morning service depends on flood levels with talks to children at the 10 o'clock service. The Young Anglicans plan offerings at 6 pm while Evensong features Padre Thorpe preaching and an admission offering of 135 shillings.
Forbes seniors prepare for a tough semi final against Wests after a defeat in Forbes. The match shifts to Orange, with talk of team balance as Tony Wall returns at five eighth and Cal Greenhalgh moves to half. Selection lists include D Wall Drabsch Pyrmont Fisher Nolan T Wall Greenhalgh Earl Edols Woods Johnson Tweedale McKay Goldman Gibson and reserves Emus Cutlite Merritt Seddon Kennedy Acheson Sparkes Pout Munday Jones Crane McPhillamy Hiliett M. and M. Bly Smith.
Edward Weaver & Coy and Parmers Graziers Co op report Forbes fortnightly market drew about 3500 sheep and lambs on Tuesday July 1, with old and new lam bs, hoggetta and grown sheep. Prices ranged from 14s to 1 1s for prime lambs, up to 80s for trade woolly hoggets, reflecting fair to good quality and strong attendance from Parkes and region.
Forbes must win three remaining Group fixtures to reach the semi finals after a defeat by Parkes. Next up is Dubbo with a strengthened forward pack led by Flynn and Smith, and Hearn moving to hooker to balance the forwards. Canowindra veteran Newcombe suffers a double leg fracture as Wellington dominates. a large schoolboys carnival is set for tomorrow with 60 teams nominated and public support urged.
Forbes Bowling Club increased the annual membership fee from £2/7/6 to £3/3/-, with a later recommendation of £3 10s to fund improvements. The debate highlighted a year of profit, past deficits on greens, and planned major repairs and capital works including clubhouse upgrades and green improvements.
The Saturday afternoon competition schedules two of four matches for Spooner Oval at 3 p.m. Farmers face Meaghers at 2:15 p.m. Builders and Dey Cleaners clash at 2 p.m. Shire Club plays Carriers at 3:15 p.m. Helpins Plat hosts other games. Contact Mr Hartcher for services. Forbes is in demand after season end.
A benefit match is arranged for next Saturday at Spooner Oval with the Forbes group competing. Proceeds aid injured players including Peter Javett who has fractured a sex and will miss weeks, while Ron Martin suffers a broken collarbone. Teams named Hughes and Bedgerabong feature a large list of players as part of a Jubilee Celebration fundraiser.
A garbled report lists upcoming hockey semifinals and a women's event. Names include Dawes Peters Robina Gale and Litw lit details on matchups and times. The article mentions a zone competition and a first annual women’s carnival with Forbes Dubbe and Niner Dubbes as featured participants, with games scheduled Sunday and a 1:15 pm start in one venue and 2:40 pm in another.
The Snow Whites soccer team plays Borgers at 6 pm on Saturday at South Circle Park. Dodgers from this week form a new squad captained by Noel Cundill, a key figure from South Forbes hockey.
A Forbes golf event features visitors from Caragabal and Parkes with local players Grenfell Trundle and Crow. Awards include Mrs Elphinstone and Mrs Walsh, a Can Can entertainment segment, a Can Can performance, a buffet supper, and praise for the Forbes associates who organized seating cards and meals. Winners listed include ST McKinno with Mrs Soutar, My Elphinstone with Mrs Walth, with upcoming events planned for August.
Presbyterian Church Services were well attended with messages drawn from Beatitudes and blessings. Next Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. at the Fork and Bugowre locations, with the Advocate offering painting services.
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