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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
4
A garbled report describes a man near Everett Massachusetts at 08. Police arrived with a blanket. The scene involved a mid day event and a confusion over trousers and ice.
Local notice warns against removing firewood or shooting on Yar rangeng North and Yarreogoog South properties. It designates the boundary area and names a MANAGER as contact for enforcement.
The Western District Racing Association announces routine swabbing to curb drug use in trials. Representatives, including Mr Fenton and Mr Penton, praise the measure for improving safety and integrity while noting mixed reactions from participants and officials.
The article notes band members, led by their bandmaster, attending a meeting where changes to instruments were discussed. It mentions a major push to replace worn gear and speed up earnings for future work, with several players currently limited by poor equipment.
Forbes faces Wellington at Sports Oval in a high stakes group final with gate receipts Forecast around £200. Dubbo hosts the reserves while YoC.W. travels to Peak Hill for the Aatley Ship final as group outcomes hinge on Sunday results.
Reserves upset Forbes to win the final at Crimmazuinet Well on Sunday. The win keeps them in a favorable position heading to the last round as they prepare for a key match against Forbes. The anticipated final will feature Mr Bennett and state representative Dubbo among the lineup with Jack and Bergvedt noted for strong performances.
The article describes a charity or award event at Peak Hill with matches between rival teams. A donated silver shield will be awarded to the winner and bears the sponsor’s inscription. Officials reference a named referee and a future presentation date.
Midgets from Forbes Primarrist Bros College join popular attractions at the sports ground for an upcoming event. Schon teams from Sposner Ogil and another school will compete, with action expected from 2 teams as the ground fills.
The group outlines upcoming fixtures and competitions with racers and players from Thorens Iy and Bourke Dig in focus. Attendance grows as officials announce schedules and ticketing, with several events already booked and a bell-clipping caseting noted for the weekend.
Board members at a recent Folios PP meeting considered electing officers, land purchases, fence removal, road projects, and permit inspections. Officials approved ministerial submissions, set election plans, and addressed bids, land parcels, and council inquiries.
The Fortes Parente and Citi sens association voted Monday to affiliate with the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations. The meeting, led by headmaster Mr Madden, aimed to advance parental and civic efforts across local schools and planned activities including a September reopening and a carnival schedule.
A garbled sportsy monologue hints at teams and players striving for win after competition. Mentions Styles Wumber, Huggreti’s boys, and a looming match with Wellingtor, referencing rivals and the drive to beat them despite confusion.
The Trundle Jockey Club held a successful meeting at Trundle with races including the Minden Handicap and Maiden Handicap. Winner AY Flash led from the start, beating Be Luxe and Ravine, with presentations to owner Mr Jack Prine and praise for patrons and officials.
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