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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1937

Page

6

State Cycling Meet Sees Levitt Chase Five Mile Record

Hey Levitt of Dubbo nearly broke the state five mile unpaced record at the Sports Ground on Sunday but finished in 12 minutes 45 seconds amid windy heat. Crowds from Dubbo Orange Cowra Parkes Condobolin and locals witnessed exciting sprints led by Bob Riley of Port Macquarie with rapid finishes and speedy laps. Officials warn against the popular team tactics that slow pace and threaten fair racing, while results highlight Riley Melville Proctor and others in senior and junior events across miles and scratch races.

Hey Levitt Dubbo Levitt Dubba Orange Cowra Parkes Condobolin Usal Bob Riley Porches Tius Booth Henry Per Taylor Crisp Moad Anderson Scr E. Moad Mugs E. Howison GC. Harvey A. Hobbs Glover Shepherd Flynn RL Levitt H. Gray BR. Riley Eos Cramp Pinal R. Auley Procter K. Mead H. Melville Proctor Proctor If Melville

Worms Troublesmenace and Comstock Dead Shot Pellets

An old article urges treating worms with Comstock’s Dead Shot Worm Pellets. It discusses common human worms like stomach and thread worms, symptoms such as appetite changes, stomach pain, fetid breath, nausea, and disturbed sleep, and claims the remedy clears the system and supports health.

Forbes Loses The Grinsted Cup

The Grinsted Cup swimming carnival saw Forbes stumble in a tense meet as rivals pushed for sprint victories and relay success. Event depth highlighted standout swimmers from competing clubs, with close finishes shaping the carnival's momentum and audience excitement.

Grenfell Waratahs Seek Permit for City Pool Carnival

To Grenfell Waratahs Amateur Swimming and Life-saving Club sought permission to conduct a neat swimming carnival at the Olympic pool tomorrow night. The council granted use of the baths for the whole night session, with a third of the takings to the council, and discussed season ticket holders access. Vacation swimming classes were planned January 4–14 with roped-off sections if possible, and the programme listed multiple events and a challenge race by E Wood.

Terries Ha Neat Olympic Pool Coutecif Ald. Byrnes Ald. Gunn Flannery Byres Wight Syria Woods Serateh Khandicap HE. Wood Forbes Gub- Branch F.8 S.L.A

Grenfell Waratahs claim Grinsted Cup in tight Forbes clash

Grenfell Waratahs defeated Forbes by seven wickets to claim the Grinsted Cup after a tense match at Harpin’s Flat. H. McKellar scored a stylish 102 not out for Grenfell while Bob Shaw contributed 57. Forbes' Gaggin and Crowe shared a stubborn eighth-wicket stand before Len Smith broke through late.

FTER Forbes Cricketers Grenfall Warsiairs Grenfell Waratahs Athol Gaggin Forbes Cyrus Crowe Canowindra Len Smith Gaggin Harpin Porches Keith Hodge Keith Graham Graham Hodge Crowe Mberties Cass Woor Fox H. McKellar Len. Smith McKellar Hull McKellar Bob Shaw Babs L. Shaw Mae Bob Fieldaman R. Campbell Geaggin Greg Ghanam Orcou Poe Rinwell Hin Wand Crowe Girdham Thomas Ticker Ota M Solic Bob Entwitle Oie Counme Belgrove Bill Lambert Smith Boeed Mrodat L. Smith Shaw McLaren Metropolitan Hotel Norman Maguire Forbes Cricket Association G. Besgrove E. Prow F Graham Forbes A. Gagggin Smith Oldham D. Sibbald G. Bhaw L. Shaw Iz & Miley Ball W. Shaw L. Tickner Crows L. Shaw W. Eambert

Jemalong Shire Council Review Brief Correspondence

Friday's meeting discussed road concerns at Brinkworth and Parkes property, pending engineer and Postmaster General approval. Subdivision and road objections were considered, with some items deferred for further advice or engineer scheduling. The Lands Department and Water Commission inquiries were noted for future action and officer access.

Frank M. Darcy Lachlin Bumbugwan Patrick Broderick Porton Gunning Broderick and Hunter FM. McGirr A.C.P Pariah Bandon William Low C. Bing Wheth Er West Plains Currawong Hardis Lands Department

Forbes Directors Hold Board Meeting on Various Local Issues

The Forbes Board, excluding Dir B Hockey, discussed a proposed superannuation scheme for secretaries and inspectors, costing about £440 annually, with most officers ready to join. Stock removal, refund of travelling charges, and noxious weed destruction were debated, alongside actions for breaches of stock travelling laws and proposed fines. The general fund was in credit, though reserves needed transfers. meeting adjourned with thanks to the chair.

Workoy PP. Board Dir B. Hockey PP. Boards Council of Advice Parkes Board A. G. Wright Jemalong Shire Coalee Goobang Parkes Wamboyne F. and &. Association Condobolia Red Gate Cadew Messrs Hanlon & Co T W. Bolam Forbes Garmey, Senr., Ltd R. Lane A. Downey West Wyalong Beard Lloyds FW H & Co, Pty, Ltd Tumut Squires Grenfell Gait Flynn Jematong Shire Forbes- Cowra Goobang Shire Paterson Burre Quince Tree Parkes-Wellington Brock and Hobbit Wright Tomkins Butler Caragabal Garema Speck Wheatley

Studio Theatre presents Kay Conesses in dramatic triumph

Kay Conesses stars in Studio Theatre Extra Extra a major drama with Mary Maguire as Vera a fallen opera singer. Tan Hunter plays her husband who returns from war as Rathbone exploits their daughter. Years pass and vengeance follows with thrilling western scenes including Indian battles gun fights and a dramatic stage coach race. Linds Perry plays the heroine as Dick Foran supplies musical numbers.

Kay Conesses Studio Theatre Pridsy Mary Maguire Ray Vera 4 Madelan Tan Hunter Vier Rathbone Kay Californian Mail Dick Foran K. Jerome Linds Perry

Re elected Shire President and Deputy in Jemalong Council

The Jemalong Shire Council convened after elections with Cr. R. H. Beddie re elected President and Cr. G. H. Griffith re elected Deputy President. New councillor E. J. Speck welcomed. Attendees included Crs Wheatley, Herbert, Booth, and Clerk J. Homugand. one member absent.

Cr. R. H. Beddle G. H. Grifith Dr. Beddle G. H. Griffith A. &. Wheatley Beddle E. J. ©. Speck Dr. Speck Alwaye Grifth Wheatley Herbert Griffith Terth Council R. HB. Beddie Cra. A Cra. A. 5. Wheatley, H. J. Herbert, E. J.C. Speck, the Engineer, Hdh A. J. Booth W. M. Ogden J. P. Homugand

Vita-Lick Salt Fodder Advertisement Notice

A reader letter draws attention to Vita-Lick Salt Fodder advertised on page 5 citing high quality goods from Vita-Lick Stad and urging readers to note the value offered by the firm.

Rogers Vita-Lick, Stad

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