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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
2
The big tour team excelled with wins at Wellington and Dubbo marking a successful sequence after the Orange match at Wade Park. Players and officials receive praise for enthusiasm and the superb results, with the association and supporters congratulating all involved.
On Saturday December 20, heavy rain on Friday left the wicket at Wade Park unpredictable as Orange faced Duluthuen in a tense final half. Green bowled well, Hawke top scored for Orange with over four runs, Portes and Beaven contributed, but the visitors edged a low total despite Orange batsmen saving the innings.
Wellington and opponent Wellington clash produced a sensational start but C Gaxwin bowled best ball. Ay Gage top-scored with 70 while contributions from St. William and others supported a 223-run win by innings. Grosn and Ray claimed lines, securing key wickets as Wellington suffered a heavy defeat in this period of cricket.
A New Year visit to Dubbo ended with a strong Dubbo victory seen in 170 fan margin, aided by notable contributions from players like Gagein and Weare. The tour impressed locals, with praised teamwork and hospitality during the trip, and plans hinted for potential return matches in Easter holidays.
The report notes that participants will be remembered for years for the盛 tour. Norton Hanery served as manager and umpire, with L Bickerstall as near, AY Ed Guinullan among leading players. Wickers won multiple games with C Gaggin and Wi Green notable, while F Wilton had the top two batting averages. Players planned a rest after the abre action tour, with no weekend effects from amewirtation. Scores for the Orange match are given, with Wellington and Dubbo results listed below.
The page shows a dense roster of racers and heats with names such as Forbes Wellington Loomis and Willard, plus numerous abbreviations and scattered horse or event terms. The legible fragments suggest a local meet entry book listing participants, heats, and results in a crowded early sporting record.
In a fragmented score report from Dubbo readers see a clash involving Forbes versus Dubbo with listed players Goggin Chivers and Ryans among bowlers and batsmen. The scorers note multiple dismissals, several lbw and bowled verdicts, and end with a chaotic line of figures and names including Gill and Green, indicating a lengthy, uncertain innings summary.
An advertisement-style article touts a hair dye product promising to restore natural color at the roots. It markets a free trial bottle and urges readers to contact a Sydney address or a Falmouth office for more details, presenting bold claims and sensational language.
An aged and fragmented timetable lists várias routes and private bag services from Forbes post to Sydney and nearby towns. It records daily, Sunday excluded, and weekly connections to Orange Parkes Deravwalgie Goolagong Cowra Nundle and other stations with arrival times around 7.20 pm 1.30 pm 9.20 am and 4.30 pm. It notes private bag services for notable persons and multiple station stops, plus sundry departures to Tuggeranong Bedgerabomg and K. W. Coward routes with Sunday exclusions and occasional weekend services.
An ad promoting a hair color solution claims to restore gray hair to a youthful natural color. It markets a soap and water application suitable for men and women, available in several bottle colors and priced at five dollars. Sold by PT Knupin, chemists, Hillot Bron, and Australian Drug Co, with Jean Reaver's Extract Ende Grey Hair also advertised.
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