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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1954
Page
6
Speedy Dubbo dominated Forbes at Spooner Oval last Sunday. Wingers scored three tries, the pack pressed the ruck, and Dubbo secured the minor premiership with an 11 to 4 victory.
Eight players advanced to the champions of Associates golf after a weekend of calfs and ties. Notable qualifiers include Covall, Everest, Meltibuin, Nase Amagghi, Thaw, and Frank Ponsly’s crew. final results determined on Sunday with Eric Watson securing the overall win and the A grade trophy.
In a Saturday match Meaghers and YCW edged the Wanderers 2 1 with a close finish. McKinnon and Meeney starred for the winning side while Frank Meened showed form and Stankey Jug impressed in the late stages.
Mrs Fowler and Mrs Nolen of Forbes win the open mixed doubles at Parkes over Mrs Cur and partner in a weekend arena final. The event flagged the main draw with several Cannon family members also showing in other matches, while Walker and another partner advance in semifinals.
Fractured OCR lists numerous players and clubs in a Baldock Shield bowls event. Names include Saliordingnes R Barter J Rogan D Plessey and Bs Wildl, with references to FP Drahect Fowler Jonani A Behe Ese J Smith A Gamard and many others. The piece notes prizes, donations, and postevent acknowledgments by local organizers and sponsors.
A frightened child wandered Farnell Street near Potlog fet a brief period before being found by a passerby near Porben lockup. The incident occurred in the afternoon with tempers rising as bystanders watched authorities secure the area.
Peters scores three goals as Of Studenia edges High Selves 3-1 in a tough hockey clash. The match featured back and forth action with late goals sealing the victory for Studenia.
A delegation from the Shire travels to Corowa to inspect a power line project. Leaders include Ore G Shaan and M Toolt with the Bivctieal Anetneers, aiming to assess costs and permitting. The event marks the anniversary of her foundation as a nation and its role in Australia.
A local stage run titled Love's A Luxury delivers comedic performances at the Town Hall. Patricia Rugmoend, an Orange award winner, produces the show with cast members Dick Palmer, McParland, Jean Smyskowsky, Mona Erradet, and Eirvee Kinnard in key roles.
Tennis results and social at Nelson Park report a Mum and Dad Cup event with multiple matches against Town Club and Melburtwe sides. Players listed include J Pardini Peters Watkins and Meares with scores noted. a social sings and arrangements for future matches noted.
A government grant of 100 pounds was announced at the Forbes Council meeting. The funds will support a new project aimed at employment opportunities for locals, with Abe Hionat and other figures named in the proceedings.
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