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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
2
A Lakeside cricket team faced Parkes in a maiden handicap round with notable performances. Key players included Ke Kline, Trae Mark and Martak B40, while Bowler Heaton and Robin built solid lines. The Lakesiders led early but were pegged back by Parkes bowlers as the match unfolded with multiple wickets and tight spells.
The Forbes bowling squad struggled in a tense home encounter against Canowindras Lant as Gunn, Beserore, Fedaloon, and Hushmy led a 20-18 rally. Key players failed to fund a scoring push while Meade and Mead staged late efforts, but the hosts fell behind 25 to 17 at the fourth frame.
Fragmented OCR text references a Sunday event at Spooner Oval with unclear participants and scrambled phrases. No coherent names, teams, or outcomes are identifiable to form a reliable summary.
A community event featuring the Old Time Dance Club and the Weir Ambulance fund drive to benefit local services. The evening includes performances by bands and orchestras, with proceeds directed to ambulance support and the anniversary fundraiser on January 27.
The article notes Dr Vout naming a new president for Forbes Ambulance following the resignation of Mr Salle. Mr Jolie remains connected as the transition proceeds during the first weekend, with Mr Wheeler and others assisting in the handover. The piece highlights staff changes and gratitude to the outgoing leadership.
Fragmented report notes Ford Australia involvement in Geelong factory output. It describes cartridge cakes and pressing operations, casting to cold, rolling, punching, and final assembly steps for casings and projectiles amid wartime production pressures.
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