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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
3
England declared at 403 for eight after Australia trailed with 162 in their first innings and 6 for no wicket in the second. M Donald led England with 39 and Gregory took 1 for 128. Australia bowled by Hitch 2 for 45 and Douglas 1 for 50.
At a committee meeting of the Forbes Bowling Club the annual members meeting is set for Wednesday September 9. A vote of thanks was given to Mesars Baldock Muller and McMur ray for pavilion improvements at no cost to the club. Parkes aims to have green in play by year end and foresees many future matches between Forbes and Parkes. Dubbo plans a new pavilion at about £2000, with other associations likely to join in the expenditure. A ratepayer vote on Sunday bowling at Grenfell passed two to one in favor, noting the green lies on the local park.
Forbes show preparations move forward with entries swelling beyond last year. A special Parkes train on the show’s second day sparks talk of cross-town attendance, while rumors of postponement are denied. The show awards prizes for crossbred milch cows and Florence wheat as local loyalty is praised.
Attendance excellent at Forbes Parents and Citizens Association last night in the town hall lodge room. New members Readett and Ames welcomed. council tree planting in Booth Circle park approved. Nov 11 Peace Day set as potential recreation ground opening date. honor roll memorial proposed for high school with quotations received. funds raised for the playground total 33 19 0 with donations from Sansom Hand and others. hearty thanks expressed to collectors.
Nominations for all events close on Wednesday August 17 at Flannery's Hotel Australis in the PM. Pocket Programmes are available on application for details and entry forms.
Postponed meeting held yesterday with good attendance despite heavy track conditions after recent rains. Featured events included openings such as Opening Handicap won by Gold Snow at 9.0 with 2.4 time in Hog an Gate Handicap and Welter Handicap results noted among other races.
The Forbes District Hospital committee met last night with president W Venables and secretary Murphy present. Correspondence covered thanks from W Campbell and Nurse Dickson, a proposed state bond art union, requests for hospital co operation, and a potential conference on hospital funding. Financials showed a balance of 868 17 10 with receipts and payments detailed. General business discussed outstanding patient fees and actions to recover funds.
J. T. Woods auctioneer Forbes offers sale at the Municipal Yards. Return tickets at single fare and a quarter issued at Bathurat Dubbo Cowra Peak Hill Condobolin Wyalong Tottenham and intermediate stations from Monday August 22 until Monday August 29. E. A. Austen secretary.
An advertisement promotes probate policies issued as life assurance. It claims large reserves and strong results with a £44,000,000 fund and a yearly bonus. The notice lists E BP Treatt as district travelling agent based in Borua Young.
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