Forbes Tackle Canowindra Cup Challenge In Tight Cricket Match
Forbes men journeyed to Canowindra to claim the Grinsted Cup. Forbes scored 269. Canowindra replied 232 for 7, leaving little between them after a hard fought day of batting and bowling.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1927
Page
3
Forbes men journeyed to Canowindra to claim the Grinsted Cup. Forbes scored 269. Canowindra replied 232 for 7, leaving little between them after a hard fought day of batting and bowling.
The White Rose competition opened with two draws as Banks faced High School on ground No 1 and Landa Offer met Teachers on ground No 2. In the Banks match Elliott led with 58 and McKellar took 3 for 49, while High School top scorer Dukes and Hinchey contributed for their side. The Teachers ended 143 for all out after time ran short, with Roseby and Rhodes among the bowlers producing key moments.
Fred Tickner scored 156 and Arthur Willis provided 22 as Forbes nearly toppled Canowindra in a high tempo innings. Rex Norman bowled well for 7 for 46, while Stan Kirkland and Hughie Wilson offered steady support though Canowindra kept pace and edged the match.
In a tense game, Rheinberger opened 0 for 11 and Barr took 1 for 61 while Roseby contributed 2 for 20. Rex Norman top scored with 47 as home side struggled. Jim Law bowled well but lacked support. Forbes followers raised accusations of wasted tactics, yet the match ended in a balanced, sporting spirit amid concerns over crowd behavior and a mood gate at Canowindra.
The Shire Council heard a report by local engineer on a January inspection tour by Mr. FW Craweh of the Main Roads Board. He praised Ooma work and urged grants and remetalling on several roads including South Condbil delia, Engowra, Parkes, and a plan to metalling parts near Forbes and Jemalong Creek.
The advertisement promotes ready to wear suits for the New Year from Austen and Pratley, claiming the largest range in town. It urges readers to buy their wants from this men's wear store and promises satisfaction.
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