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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1952

Page

8

Methodist Notes Sunday School Opening Proceeding This Sunday

Sunday School resumes with a Going Up ceremony transferring kindergarten children to upper school. Superintendent Mr Geof Jones and Mr Ridley lead reception of kindergarten pupils. Mrs Geoffrey Jones returns to staff. Senior and Junior groups plan activities as Sydney Mrs Jones connected with Newtown Methodist Mission. Youth Club activities start Feb 6 with Crusader Camp planning for Easter at Forbes showground. Harvest Festival services announced for Harriet Vale Eugowra Forbes districts. Forbes address by Mr RB Swan.

Geof, Jones Ridley Geoffrey Jones Margo Lyburn Nea Sydney City Mra Jones Newtown Methodist Misia Praca MR. Swan Bis Grep Thie Forbes Showground We Ook Harriet Vale Eugowra Forbes Burday Swan

Padre Thorpe to Visit Forbes Parish for Services

Padre Thorpe will arrive in Forbes on Sunday to celebrate the Bing Eucharist and preach at the Evening service. He is to state Forbes Parish contributions to Children’s Homes and the Youth Movement, admit new members to the Young Anglican Club, attend a farewell Communion for Barry Hales, and be hosted at tea by Junior Angleanas after prayers. A Sunday School opening is planned at 10 am.

Padre Thorpe Forbes Young Anglican Club Barry Hales CEBS Junior Ang- Leanas Thorpe Opex

Forbes Wins McGlynn Cup From Parkes

Forbes Club visited Parkes for their carnival last Saturday night to demonstrate their swimmers’ grit. The McGlynn Cup team included Acre, Collits, Rolfe, Barto, Reid, Besgrave, Barnes, Geeves, Wall and Markland, with Geeves swimming for Forbes against Celmugary. Forbes pulled ahead, retained the Cup, and the Parkes Shield remains elusive for eight swimmers. Parkes protested a disqualification but Forbes still claimed a grand victory. Sunday races featured Business Houses Relay results and junior events with top times posted by Rolfe, Wright, Besgrove, and Prendergast.

Forbes Club Parkes Forbes D. Acre Collits D. Rolfe J Barto O. Reid J. Besgrave N. Barnes Geeves DB. Wall D Markland Davi Geeve Celmugary Parkes Bay KR. Kennard J. Rolfe L. Wright J. Bennett B. Lovell K. Prendergant No Crom BR. Simpeory Dry Cleaners Spaklin Woods Peters Wheeler Hughes Spratt Belgrove Nelson Micaghern Wall Hooper Mark Jand Barnes Bilurist Bros. College Rife Hayden Barton Prendergast Farmers Collite Kelly Tildaley Shell Allard Dunn Tweedale Druitt Rolfet Wreieht K. Prendergast Benlord St Heath J. Besgrove D. Jones Ind Walker D. Wall MM. Hooper R. Lovell C. Markland

Noorgoora burr spreading in Jemalong Shire lands

In a report to the Jemalong Shire Council last week A H Bankina warned that the Noorgoora burr is increasing across the shire. Flooding has allowed the weed to gain a foothold along river lands, and landholders are urged to act to suppress its spread.

Noorgoora Jemalong A. H. Bankina Burr

Cricket Competition Draw for Weekend Matches

The draw lists Bedgerabong versus Post Office Hotel Halpin's Flat Ex-Servicemen versus Federals King George V Park Methodists Cupslana South Olola Park Wirringa versus Meaghers Spooner Oval a bye Ex-Servicemen players include Moul on Barton O Neill and others gearing to play. Federals list includes Earl Drabsch Field Sharp and others while Methodists feature Miller Clarke Jones and Haynes.

Bedgerabong J.meulon Fy. Barton W. O'Neill Service Robt. Acret E. Tweedale W. Hood K. Thome B. Kevin Wilkinson W. Clifford G. Geymour Capstans L. Hand A. Ellis T. Gideon N. Buttriss C. Ellia W. Besgrove W. Smith W. Pymont K. Jones E. Haynes A. Hartwig R. Ridley A. Beard J. Ridley Hunter G. Edwarda Meaghers C. Jones L. Jones Bevan M. Hall J. Martin J. Feeney Antram D. Andrews N. bin R. Birt G. Armeil C.w

Capstans Finish Strong In Home Win Over Ex-Servicemen

Capstans defeated Ex-Servicemen at Spooner Oval by a large margin. Key performances included Sundries totals and bowling figures with Ellis and Hand leading for Capstans while Barton and Thomas contributed for Ex-Servicemen. Bedgerabong beat Federals at Booth Circle Park in an outright win, with Hodges producing strong batting and Drabsehh and Clem Hodgen among the bowlers.

Capstans Spooner Oval Teenie R. Barton Kevin Beagrove B. Munday Ellis W. Hood and & Ellis Bob Acret EB. Ellis Smith A. Css Sundries Bredgerabong Federals Booth Circle Park Bedgerabong Iing

Railway to defend Gallagher Cup against Post Office Hotel

Railway holders of the Gallag her Cup defend the trophy on Sunday at 10.39 am from South Circle Park against Post Office Hotel. Selected Railway players include J O Neill as captain with Carrell Besgrove Hanns Cameron Jones Flynn Methecor Ridley Ancrewa Newbery. Post Office Hotel lineup lists Reid Besgrove Hearne Bulligan Judd Coles McBeth Clem Martin Tuckwell Webb Lane.

Railway Post Office Hotel Park J. O'Neill L Carrell OG. Besgrove J. Hanns J Cameron JL. Jones AR. Flynn D Methecor B. Hearne B, Bulligan J, Judd L Coles A. McBeth B Clem T Martin F. Tuckwell J Webb P. Lane

Night Tennis Town Club Camp Draws Week of Matches

The Snowne announces next week's night tennis fixtures for Town Clubs with matches across Monday to Thursday. Teams include Buttons and Bows Jawas All Ings Ever greens Troubadors Old Timers Blue Birds Meaghers All Comers Hi Larks Raqueteers Grawlin Mud Larks Mustangs. Handicaps listed for players and night scores show Night Owls leading with 40 points, followed by No Hopers 40 and others trailing.

Buttons Jawas All Ings Evergreens Troubadors Old Timera Blue Birds Meaghers All Comers Hi. Larks Ehookaburras No Hopers Night Owls V.C.W Raqueteers Grawitn Mud Larks Mustangs Jim Field Japan H. Biggs Mr. Saunders McQuirn Les Jones Colin Barber Points Sooere Might Owls O.W Kookaburras Buttons and Bows All Ins Grawlin Old Timers Hi Larks Maughers Janes

At Homebush Sheep Dearer To Firm Cattle Lower

At Homebush sales report shows 162 sheep penned with primes and suckers dearer while most descriptions remained firm. Prime lambs sold 1d to 2 14d, wethers 7d to 9d, ewes 6d to Td per lb with skin values noted. Cattle yarded 4425, top quality cattle described.

Meaghers Defeat Methodistia In Sixty Six Run Dismissal

In a play halted last Saturday Meaghers dismissed Methodistia for 66 and then closed innings to win outright by 66 runs, with Methodistia all out for 45 in their second innings. Key bowling by Jones who claimed eight wickets and Cameron and Ridley contributing in the innings.

Act Methodistia Meaghers Methodists Haynes C Judd Jones A & Ison Jones K. Jones Cameron A. Beard B Jones

Gainsted Cup Match Ends In First Round Draw

In the third round Thai centre r ale drew the first match as GAINSTED CUP proceeds. The fixture headlines a tense start, with teams aiming to advance to the later stages and claim the cup in upcoming ties.

Opmion Rale

SHORT PUTTS CLUB NEWS AND RUMORS FROM THE CLUBHOUSE

The roundup notes Ted Bullock’s comeback and Bob Parsons’ improving form after a quiet spell. A visiting pro boosts play while references to elections, a club meeting on a February Friday, and local chatter fill the rest with light golf talk and community speculation.

Bob’ Parsons Jha Snake

BOWLS Championship Pairs And Ferguson Shield Notes

Semi finals in BOWLS championship pairs include Girot and Jones defeating Thornton and Wills 24 168 and Gale and Dr Kelleher defeating Davie and Bev no 28 23. Crouch jr Walsh Elphinstone and Roberts skip win Australia Day trophy with three games and 33 points. Other grades and Ferguson Shield results list multiple matches with decisive scores and player pairings across Canowindra, Wirrinyn, Grenfell, and Grenfell March dates.

Girot Jones Thornton Wills Gale Dr Kelleher Davie Bevno Ile W. Farah J. Fiyon F Farah FP. Wood Ceope BE Watson Aus Len and Johnson Vo Drobech Young MoKindon Wilaon Keriund Pollock Woothoue Smith Genin BH. Watson Pevnlew Rag Acres Perguson Fim Bebes Leybine Wat F. Wood Rosas Griffth Ross Kirkman PB ‘Gardiner Gray T Tisdell F. Feld Wakh Bomt J. Woodhouse Crouch, Jr. Walsh Elphinstone Robertsorskip Crouch Tindel Elliottskip

Matthews Shield Swimming Carnival Draws Five Towns

Five towns Parkes Grenfell Cowra Young and West Wyalong prepare for the Matthews Shield carnival. Rex Aubrey of Parkes will not swim for his town this year boosting Forbes swimmers who aim to improve after a strong showing when the Olympic pool recovery and a pool scare affected turnout.

Parkes Grenfell Cowra Young and Weat Wyalong Rex Aubrey Forbes Cowl

For Sale: Gravel Concrete Gravel and Sand And More

For sale lists gravel concrete gravel and sand ashes plastering sand bricklayers band earth removing with Berryman loader. Local buyer contact for price and availability.

Berryman

Presbyterian Notes Sunday School Reopens With New Superintendent

The Sunday School will reopen on Sunday at 4 pm with a roll up of attendees and larger attendance expected. Mr A Pedersen is appointed Superintendent due to Mr Camapan’s removal, and there will be no 9 am service at Forbes or Engowrm on Sunday. The Forbes evening service will be led by Mr Abe Pedersen, and Rev H V Barratt returns from holidays to preach on Sunday December 6.

Ted Bullock Ted Succes Weaver Genera A. Pedersen Camapan Forbes Engowrm Abe Pedersen H. V. Barratt Union Trustee Company OF Australia Ltd Victoria Nnell Street Sydney Munievalli Shah Vinit Forbes Vitagia Mintel Frenam Professor Shah Mendooran Friedther Bhah Johim Potter

Not For Application By The Public Housing Split

Mr A Kelly, Housing Minister, writes to State member for the district explaining that two dwellings in Grenfell and Prince Streets are being created for the Public Service Board and will not be available for the Government housing programme. The missive references an earlier tender acceptance for Job A/2243 and notes the change in intended use.

A Kelly Cahill Grenfell and Prince Streets Forbes Public Service Board

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Crrane Charles McGrew Jean Dizon Marjetie Mari Percy Kilbcide Mikel Conrad McCormick. International L. J. Johnson Templar Street Methodist Notes ST. John's McGlynn Cup C. Ellis W Besgreve W Smith Innindos R. Barton Ellin W. Clifford K. Thomas Pymont Bob Acret B. Bentick T. Gibson Col. Hodges Norm. Hodges Richens SN OG. Hodges Richens P. Rout Richens Kennedy BR Elliott Earl H Brown Nicholson Drabach N. Field Dickinac T. Hodges Nichol Earl G Hodges Presley Drabech R. Hodges Noakes CC. Drabsehh N. Merritt A. Kennedy Dickinnon Earl Jones L. Earl Norm Hodges ON Hodges D. Sanderson Clem Hodes Brow A. Dickinson Ft. Hodges Acheson Noukee A. Peasley Clem Hodges A Brown Ro Noakes C. Jonea R. Cameron Bank of Nblw Clyde Davy Poppe Cowrad Matben Boylson Leaney Maher Copeland Robertson Jnr Pund Souter Gunn Crawford Beatgrove Ray Acret Coventry Marles A. Willis Girdham Walsh Morgan J. Wattson Brenner Reid Senr Palmer P. Drabech Stevens Rowell Best Crouch Jor Walden Turnbull Thoma Bruce Downey Crogan Ww Green Araldo Gomard Horsington Jonen Beat Tisdell Jossty Dr. Kellaher T. Prowiakip Seoinners Canowindra Wirrinyn Matthews Tom Barton Sam Street Presbyterian Notes Hrgey Miracles Wb Creham Weddell A. BE Ms. Hn Bebery C. Witer Ty Tieary Manning Alse Mama LB Stephen Pastoral Mapactos Lal The Mirecing Wast Necthern Ficserier Kore, Allury Shah H Sc Victoria Hotel Searle Aveo Randwick Sytvey Sams Sismins
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