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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1948

Page

8

Forbes swimmers struggle in windy conditions at pool meet

Saturday races at Forbes featured BD in FARDS Ladies Handicap and multiple heats for juniors and seniors. Swimmers faced rough conditions with few public spectators and many couldn’t adapt to shorter marks in the new cement pool.

G. Ible GO Acret D. Markland R. Tibbits B. Smith D. Wall N. Hendermon J. Cashman G. Byrnes D. Holloway K. Campbell Gross Co J. Drinkwater Gross N. Henderson D. Rolfe Uame Forfe

Capstan Club Extends Lead in Paddington Shield

Capstan Club held top position after a solid 135 total as Meagher’s struggled to 66 at six down. Band remained unbeaten on 8 while Sherwood bowled three for 110 as Ells and Birt added late runs guiding Capstan to a strong finish ahead of the second round.

Capstan L. Band Bris Speare W. Bar Ai Erenny Meagher Cameron Sheppard Sherwood Ells Birt Barton Meagsher le Eine Spurs Waratahs Forbes Central F. Hubbard Butthas RR. Elliott Forbes P. Rout A. Elliott T. Gibson Warataha

Eugowra Wins Bi Lawress Shield Match In All Day Cricket

Eugowra claims the Bi Lawress Shield in an all day match against Stained and Walters teams. M Rawsthorne Gleeson Shine led the innings with 118, 100 and 40 plus partnerships, while J Shine and J O Neill contributed strong batting. Bowling featured Gleeson Boreham and Lawler with several wickets as Eugowra posted 404 and St. Lawrence 197 in reply.

Eugowra M. Rawsthorne Gleeson J. Shine Crowley PF. Boreham M. Shine Dever J. Hay Et. Barto J. Barnes J. ‘Townsend W. Black Cransden Ree Low Pew Barnes Browny Surmirks Mt Crowley A. Lawler DB. Gleeson O Nell Flood ST. Lawrence Barton Boreham de H. Dever Black Boris Mw T. Reid Borelam Townsend Ag Ita Shine Groisden D. Cireson Boeham M. Flood Rae D. Leader

Forbes Ambulance District Clinches Weekend Cricket and Board Actions

Forbes Ambulance District reports a cricket weekend with multiple innings totals and standout bowlers. The Forbes Ambulance committee discusses respirator purchase, honorary hearing, staff leave, fundraising, and long-term finances ahead of New Year Revel planning.

Forbes Ambulance Manly Sydney Peter Tierney Taylor Ken Owens Frank Crouch Owens Bedgerabong Hon Messrs Breenchair Cobb Jones Redfern Hohnberg Morris Holloway Collett Astley

Seaside Campers Celebrate Christmas at Drummond Far West Home

A group of about 70 from the Manly Drummond Far West Home toured Mona Vale Beach aided by the Modern Variety show and Sydney Theatrical Society. Miss Helen J. Morton arranged a Christmas play and AMSP Society musicians provided carols. Rotary Club funds gifts for 199 children. Matron Hill coordinates daily care with staff Nurse Desale Clark as gifts are delivered Christmas morning.

Littleour Western Drummond Far West iManly Mona Vale Sydney Theatrical Society Par West Helen J. Morton Miss Crowther Musical Society Howling R. Elliott P. Myler Stam Amsp. Society Rotary Club Matron Hill Nhree Desale Clark

Charmosan Cream Claims Youthful Complexion

Ad copy touts Creme Charmosan as an skin cream that smooths faults and imparts a clear youthful charm. It promises long-lasting powder hold with jars priced 2 shillings 10 pence and tubes at 1 shilling 2 pence.

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