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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary notice references a Mutual service pany with INSAF in a low level ford or vehicle context. Remaining text is garbled with illegible proper nouns and unclear actions.
The Geo Little Cup for players over 45 sees two pending challenges at A Flat and 7 Belgrave with matches planned on Town courts Sunday. Wirrinya wins on Bull day while spartan weather and rain affect the event. two Sunday ties set at Wirrinya and Garome with lists of players and reserves.
The piece praises Forbes players Laurie Cannon and Pansy Matthews for strong performances at Parkes, noting their straight-sets win in the open mixed semi final over Sydney pair Don Rocavert and Beryl Hobbe. It details tense rallies and key service battles, highlighting a dramatic second set comeback.
Meagher’s defeated South Forbes Whites to reach the Meagher Shield final against South Forbes Tans next Saturday afternoon at South Circe. The Forbes District Hockey Association invites the public to attend the first post war final. A win or draw by South Forbes Tans would retain the shield for twelve months.
The column known as Par 7 is ceasing after internal clashes and complaints. The editor notes the piece offended readers and personalities and says the column will not be continued.
Fragmentary notice lists White Shirts team members for a Gimmon Cup match. Names include G Bath gate G Barton D McKay EK Plow man W Smith R Martin F Browncapt D Crogan Aynott L Callaghan mr John aun and others.
In the W Muldoon B Grade event at the Champion Club Tournament on August 17, Muldoon defeated Mick Broderick after a tense back count and final stroke showdown. Jota and Melirath led A grade challengers with high scores as Lightwood and Clifford posted strong rounds. A Canadian mixed foursome in the Sunday events featured Hynde and Accroyd, while Neville McDade shot a net 68 in the B Grade.
Forbes and Parkes meet at Spooner Oval next Sunday in a £100 inter-town playoff for second place in Group XI. A record crowd is expected as Parkes charters a steam train and fans travel from Dubbo Narramine Peak Hill Canowindra Eugowra and Condobolin. The winner faces Peak Hill in the semi finals at their home ground while the loser goes to Canowindra.
Football carnival on Fortes shoraground features luncheons and hot meals served by the ladies committee. Forbes and Parkes clash with Canowindra and Forbes hopes rest on Goodwin, Bentick, Flynn, and Huggett as Parkes relies on Goodwin, Wethered joins Parkes, and referee Mr. Ward from Dubbo will officiate. Final B grade champion W Muldoon beats M Broderick 7 up 1 and 6 to play.
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