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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
6
Delong Shire Council met last Friday with a brief quorum present. Flood waters interrupted attendance of a couple of youths, and discussions covered various correspondence items from the month.
A convincing victory was recorded over Forbes Parkes Municipal Council by the Market Chamber of Commerce. The match showcased strong offense and decisive defense, with the final result reflecting market sector support and community backing.
In a rugged match at home, Dubbo forwards controlled play as they beat Forbes 25 to 6. Widespread pressure in scrums and rucks, led by Huxley and Maker, kept Forbes on the back foot while Dubbo finished strong with a decisive final try by Patman after teamwork from Wheeler Bennett and Clyma.
F W Hoysted led Victorian trainers with 27 winners last season. Valient Chief, a sprinter with a slow start, proved his class by winning the Moondah Plate at Caulfield on August 1 after a layoff, showing speed early and finishing strongly to repel rivals. Connections eye longer distances as the season progresses, with a likely cup campaign and possible races at Flemington and Sydney later, including the Cant field Cup if stamina holds.
Australian sports officials and athletes condemn Olympic judging in wrestling and cycling, arguing that scoring methods and start formats favor some competitors. They urge universal rules and a fixed code to ensure fair competition and future Commonwealth representation.
W J Toohes reports on a town council inquiry with a request for information about property adjacent to Trigalana and gate conditions. G O Paracne notes Section 14 Mullandry joins two timbered roads. seeks permission to remove about 50 box trees along the fence for wheat growth. H C Bibott and B V C Thorby advise on federal grant renewals and council requests. A Head cites rains damaging Parker Cookamidgera Road and arranges repairs. Ivan B Allison seeks drain permits on Back Calarie Road. W Bead requests a drain along a road border. engineers to report.
Next Sunday Dubbo football team meets Forbes again as local fans expect a strong forward pack to supply the backs with ball. Forbes showed some strength at home but failed to sparkle against Leeton, and Dubbo aims to reverse last week's result with a tighter, higher scoring showing by Group XV. Brilliance and solid defence are anticipated to rival the Leeton Forbes encounter.
A report from a meeting discusses funding for a project related to Government aid and provisional costs. It notes that if actual costs are higher than provisional estimates grants may cover up to half of the actual cost or up to £2,750 if totals exceed expectations. The council may need to secure loans from financial institutions and consider terms with the Superannuation Board.
The second day of Condobolin Show races drew another large crowd with events including the Novice Handicap won by King Solomon with Baby Gold second and other placings detailed. The meeting also touched on council borrowing, road works funding, and calls to involve unemployed labor through the local exchange, with a full meeting deferred to resolve financing and approvals.
Orient Orb raced behind pacesetters Abamves and Trouble Dutch before a smooth run along the rail. He surged past rivals in the final stretch to beat Double Dutch by a short margin as pundits praise his consistency and the trainer McCarten’s steady handling.
Poultry market report from Roberta Reid and Company details Thursday sale highlights with robust demand and liberal offerings from Country and Suburbs. Prices listed include Certilera 2 ¾ to 4 4, White Leghorn cockerela 5/ to 8/4, coloured cockerels 4/6 to 11/10, white Leghorn fens 1/ to 9, Muscovy ducks 5/ to 7/4, Lurkey hens 14/- to 24/6, turkey pebbler 18/- to 42/6, white Leghorn roosters 3/-, coloured roosters 4/4 to 0.
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