St Laurence Wins Morgan Cup Thriller Over Bedgerabong
In a tense Morgan Cup match St Laurence held Bedgerabong to 271 with strong bowling from McKinnon and Constable. Saints captain Walker led a determined chase, with Clifford and Walsh contributing solid scores as St Laurence edged ahead before Bedgerabong was bowled out with seven wickets in hand.
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Dresplit
Christimae
St Laurence Coc
Bedgerabong
Be Mately
Une Morgan
Medgeratene
Forbes
Carder Walker
By. Walsh
St Laurence
Oper
Hewige
Walker
Tits Beg
Giraney
Walsh
Cat
Rome
RO Reymond
Saints
J. Clifford
Don McKinnon
Cricketer Reynolds Hospitalized After Express Operation
Fortes cricketer G Reynolds was rushed to hospital for an immediate operation on Saturday afternoon. The match details show Reynolds contributing as top-scorer amid a tricky post, with several players noted for wickets and catches as the game progressed.
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Mier
Fortes
G. Reynolds
Reynolds
Cowasees Cully
Crawl
Wheat harvest bulkhead plan faces storage shortfall
Estimates to Forbes Wheatgrowers Committee show 13 400 bags of wheat remain on farms with bulkhead space limited. Farmers question government bulkhead construction while district overflow adds to total needs, pushing potential requirement toward 60 000 bags.
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Forbes
Garema
Grawlin
Grenfell Ex-Students Cancel Monterey Cup Visit
Grenfell Ex-Students failed to muster a cricket team for a Monterey Cup match against Forbes Club on Bentlay. The program shifted to allow Forbes time to arrange a replacement. Next Sunday the Grenfell Pioneers were to visit Forbes for a match with the Town Club.
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Forbes Cricket Club
Bentlay
Grenfell
Forbes Club
Grenfell Pioneers
Vut
Forbes
Reminders of War on Southern Railway Trains
The article notes wartime restrictions for Southern Railway in England with blackout practices. Trains run in darkness and passengers move to lighted carriages only after gates. blinds are drawn and doors secured before departure as lights go up and then return to blackout.
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Southern Railway
England
Australia
War News From London Reports Shifts in Fronts and Casualties
The London dispatch outlines Allied and German movements on multiple fronts. It notes Italy and the Western Front activity, Britain distributing guarantees to Sweden and Norway, and Finnish and Russian actions during winter. Casualty totals up to December 14 include 416 killed, 1 missing, and 106 wounded among officers and men.
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London
Morice
Arileen
Sti
Eoertieelle
PrincapeLl
Gisewisten
Mr More-Bista
Chewirehall
Aid
Lierege Et
Tlaly
Hungary
Ace
Maine LL
Willy Frummain
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Karelia
Firat
Marseille
Straits of Gibraltar
Helsink
Canada
Tovckay
Italy
Germany
Central Tablelands water scheme debated by councils
Parkes and Forbes Municipal Councils discussed the Central Tablelands water scheme. The ministers proposed bulk electricity supply and a cross line between Parkes and Forbes to cut pumping costs while ensuring revenue protection for the Forbes trading undertaking.
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AL Sle
Porkes Council
Parkes
McCaliton
Electricity Division
Department of Works and Local Government
Portes
Porkis
Forbes
Martin
Tablelands
Forbes Municipal Council
Berlin Fiutuato Bulgarian Trade Accord Signed for Three Years
The Berlin radio reports a three year Fliuato Bulgar ian trade and a one year clearing agreement. The same broadcast notes the Russian President ratified a treaty between Russia and China signed on June 14. Ottawa says Canadian ski group plans readiness for a possible ski regiment. Dutch Hague confirms no compromise on territorial integrity despite foreign press doubts.
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Berlin
Ching
Ottawa
Masocration
Te Hague
Holland
Beert
Mesiit
Admiralty Reveals U Boat Peril and Heroic Rescue
British seaman Malcolm Morrison of the Arlington Court received the Admiralty commendation for gallant seamanship after commanding a lifeboat with ten aboard as the ship was torpedoed. The crew endured a seven day voyage in an adrift boat before rescue by a Dutch steamer. Morrison survived serious injuries and returned to London from the Hebrides.
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Arlington Court
Admiralty
Malcolm Morrison
Morrison
London
Hebrides
Special Sale Reports Large Yarding of Fat Sheep
Edward Weaver and Co and Farmers and Graziers Co op report about 2600 fat sheep yarded at For ben on Friday January 6. Woolly suckers and shorn ewe lambs dominated, with high bids from metropolitan buyers led by Parkes butchers. Prices ranged with prime woolly suckers at 22/10 and various jon lambs and ewe lambs from 10/0 to 22/9, as trades eased after holidays. Next sale planned at Forbes on Tuesday January 1eus.
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Edward Weaver and Co. Forbes
Farmers and Gragiers’ Coop. Co. Ltd
Bydney
Forben
Wunl
Umd Parkes Butchers
Sheamas
C. T. Green
A. Clark
W. Dawes
W.T. Constable
AB Hunter
B Reymond
Song
Weaver Estate
C Stytes
W. Dunn
Wether
E. Eaton
Murray
Dr. Buckingham
Bogabigal Pastore Co
Maguire
W. Brown
Hoewell and Mulligan
J. J. Sweeney
Toohey Estate
W. J. Kopp
EB. Lee
Ewe
C. W. Lee
W. H. Young
A. E. Cochrane
A. E
Clarke
Forbes
Young Australia to arms in England and overseas calls
Three major imperial events within a week mark Australia’s war effort. The Royal Australian Air Force No 10 Squadron is on active service somewhere in England. The Sunderland boats and ALF complete training before overseas service. The first 21 year old conscripts join the Citizen Force. Physical standards in all forces are high.
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Australia
Royal Australian Air Force
No. 10 Squadron
England
ALF
Grenfell Primary School Destroyed By Early Morning Fire
A fire early Saturday morning destroyed Grenfell Primary School. Firefighters arrived soon after and could not save the building, with flames confined to the school and parts of the adjacent Priest? pes Tine, the Bligh School and Manual.
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Grenfell
Pes Tine
Bligh School
British Blockade and Right of Search at Sea War Commodities
Reporting on the British blockade and right of search, the piece details how copper, tin, nickel, aluminum, and other metals, plus rubber and other goods, are tightly controlled. It notes Germany’s wartime needs and the role of blockades in constraining supplies and influencing outcome. It mentions attempts to smuggle materials, including deceptive cargo methods and patrol discoveries.
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Hordern
Hick, Co
Attip, Ciey
Aiden Meerds
Uy Tide Ape
Sime
Miei
Fortunio
Germany
Ho Ruan
ASME
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Scoker
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Stick Clutardo
Beyse Tabong
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Botenwen
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Hodges
D Constable
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Pinner
J. Mooney
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Gonsteble
Lie Slendid
Stil McKinnon
Jack Clifford
Neovwle Straney
Trundle
RF Modges
E. Newham
Pau Dette
Cylis
Wan Tin
Scone
C. Ellis
Sanderson
Chillengers Ohere
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W. Tilliser
Mo Sewluum
Meybolds
Brey
Huids
Chiis
Exphea
H. Newham
Reynolds T. Wilceckson
Dow
Parslow
W Turner
C Flynn
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Thomas
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Ryan
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Harford
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Parsiow
MO Riddle
G Reynold
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Ale Flynn
Wilcocksoy
Rae Thomas c Ells
Ormsby Milter
Rene Arneil
Rupe
Ellis Hosler
Rae Reynolds
Ellis Patalow
Newton
Ellis . Riddle
Sundriey
Redgerabong
Hindley
Mckinnan
Clifton
Straiey
Chiford PF
Logue
Chifford
Newlin
Stundrie
McRitnut
Toros
M_ Clifford
Laurence Waleer
Boty
Wala
Suratey
Cote Stable Reymond
Siaafey Clifford
Constable
McKinnon
Constable Cliford
Ashcrott
Asherott
Conestable Logue
Straney
Gavin
Mofrath
Newham
Relonse
Thmt
Heorue
Miss XK
Michael Whalen
Mary Hart
Chick Chandler
Warner Bros
Lifeb
Lifebuoy
the Advocate
Staten Sunest
Knpton's Pharmacy
Jono Meagher, and Co, Pty, Ltd
Forbes Council
Nttitudf
Dawes
Ratrpay
Vernastieret
Parkes Municipal Corel
Wis Bey
Dt BiTleer
Corbine
Orange
Ely
Orune
Weaver and Co
Young Australia TO Arms
Nuel
de Witt
Duschaee
Allfonas
Kinney
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