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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
10
Residents on Quarry Road petition Forbes County Council to replace a faulty distribution pipe. The signers led by John Hartwig wish a new main line, but officials say the issue lies with the augmentation scheme and water should improve next summer under the loan plan.
The Forbes Cycle Club hosts a vibrant meet featuring Alec Rich of Dubbo who won the big Dubbo wheel race and the one mile handicap, Maurie Drennan of Parkes dominating the one mile open, and strong showings from Gersback of Wellington Gardner of Forbes and many riders from Dubbo Grange Grenfell Parkes and Forbes. The program includes senior and junior dash races with tight finishes and a lively crowd applauding local talents.
The manager warns that hunting shooting removing timber or trespassing on Moo bane or New Park will be prosecuted without respect to persona or prior permissions.
Last week’s night tennis junior results show Wongajong and WCW in boys doubles with Chiskett and Ward scoring 5-3 and 6-2 in various matches. Mixed doubles feature Ward with Amura and McCormac with Smith. several forfeits noted. Also listed are track results including 1 mile, two miles, and half mile events with Watsford Forbes and Bartlett among finishers, plus Parkes and Forbes pairing in several races.
Contributed notes recall Vic Cooke as a busy club president whose departure is met with regret. The club praises his service and hopes for his return, while praising future greens dreams. Upcoming social night honors, with invitations sent for February 13 AGM.
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