Grinsted Cup Match at Forbes is Washed Out by Rain
The Grinsted Cup game at Forbes on Sunday was washed out by rain after a storm halted play at 2 p.m. Wirringa were 109 for seven when the rain stopped action, and Forbes retained the Cup. The next match is slated for Grenfell with a two week break before Cup play resumes January 6.
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Forbes
Funheon
Wirraya
Grenfell
L. Earl
L. Jones
C. Ellis
A- Powler
Ministry For Food Should Be Set Up Says Cahill
NSW Legislative Assembly debates budget on food policy. Fred Cahill MLA proposes a dedicated Ministry for Food and outlines terms of reference for conservation and agriculture ministers. Plans include boosting irrigation led production, revising water projects, and creating Lachlan Development League to coordinate state and commonwealth efforts and expand rural electrification for farms.
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Ministry For Food
Cahill
Fred J.cabill
Cabill
Legislative Assembly
Weir
Agriculture
Graham
N.B.W
NS W
Lachlan Development League
Commonwealth
Young
Meaghers, O'Mara Shine In Rain-Interrupted Meaghers Match
In a cricket fixture at South Circle Park Meaghers faced Post Office with Meaghers reaching 136 for seven before rain halted play. O'Mara scored 41 not out while B O'Mara added 41. N Birt and J Humbly contributed 20 and 19. Bill Clifford claimed four wickets in his first appearance. The Forbes Cricket Association seeks a wicket maker for weekly duties, contacting secretary G Arnell.
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Dunford& Brothers
Wirringa
R. Dunford
Dunford
Dee. Ells
Lance Earl
L Neville
G. Chandler
Chander
Neville
Meaghers
P.O
Post Office
B. O'Mara
N. Birt
J. Humbly
Bill Clifford
South Circle
Forbes Cricket Association
Amoous
South Circle Park
G. Arnell
Forbes Clip Sold In Sydney
Goldsbrought Mort and Co report the seventh and final 1961 series closed in Sydney on December 6 and that Forbes Newspaper Co Pty printed and published in Forbes Tachinn Street.
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Forbes
Sydney
Goldsbrought, Mort & Co
Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty
Tachinn Street
Wool Sales Close Firm in Sydney as No.7 Series Ends
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co reports the No.7 final series in Sydney closed on a firm note. Over four days the market showed irregularities with lower values for good spinner wools yet firmer demand for top making grades. Top price reached 11s 6d for 10 bales from Cootamundra district. numerous buyers and consignors across Bathurst, Narromine, and Peak Hill posted notable returns. The first series of Sydney wool auctions for the new year is scheduled for January 7 to 10.
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Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd
Sydney
Newcastle
Relph Ward
Cootamundra
Ralph P. Ward
Framton
Bkn Wid
Clagaton
Tambar Springs
AAA Ltd
Bko
H. L. Langfield
Cowra
H. J. Keen
W. A Symne
Peak
E. John Stevenson
G. Hurcum
D. Cravino
T. B
Coolabah
W. A. Lord
Junee
NG Rosser
Peak Hill
HM A. Blackburn
Gollan
James McEvoy
Tucklan
E. M. Davis
Merrykeen
J. K. Anook
T. G Gransden
Eugene
Smith
Bros
Trang
Bkn
Wore
L. J. Haley
Mebul
W. A
N. A Graham
Dunedoo
Bo Lowe
Gulgong
John Connell
Mudgee
J. HW Tuck
R.A. C. Croft
Guigong
Pea Bird
A. J. Croft
J. Honeysett
E. J. Gudgenn
KW Watt
George Main
A & Bt
McAnen
Ben Cor
Gowrn
V. Cros
Merryneen
Mir‘Clintock
Cunowindra
Carroll Coolah
F. A. Britt
Forbes
McKeon Trophy Rifle Final Won by Horsington at Local Range
The final of the McKee n Trophy was shot Saturday on the 200 yard range. F Horsington won with an aggregate 14, W Farr ah finished second with 149. Best marks of the day were W McKeon 80 and F Horsington 78. A Hawkins Ti also noted. Further details in next issue.
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F. Horsington
W. Farrah
W McKeon
A. Hawkins
Parkes Forbes cyclists race on Spooner Oval for Grinsted Cup day
Four races staged on Spooner Oval ahead of the Grinsted Cup cricket match. Bruce Taylor and Ken Rage won junior and two miles races, while Bruce Roachie of Parkes won the senior mile from 20 yards. Bob Kelly impressed in the five mile event, with Maurice Drennan riding the East ride after chain trouble. Other promising riders included Gardiner Brenner Ryan Edwards Neathercate Todd Bayley and Popeye Condon.
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Bruce Taylor
Ken Rage
Bruce Roachie
Parkes
Bob Kelly
Maurice Drennan
K Gardiner
B. Brenner
W. Ryan
BR. Edwards
KR. Neathercate
B Todd
Ek, Bayley
Popeye Condon
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Guy Who
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