Forbes School Notes and Sports Report
Two students George Greentree and Marjorie Houston are on the sick list. Greentree is at District Hospital after appendicitis surgery and Houston has left hospital following pneumonia. Arbor Day saw a basketball match between ex-students and Forbes Intermediate High School with Forbes winning 28 to 8. School social by the BLS drew praise for planning and conduct. Boys and girls classes list names and achievements, and-gilded football trophies are discussed with a suggestion of returning the Jack Hore Memorial Cup to Forbes next Sunday as Gardiner of Orange attends.
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George Greentree
Marjorie Houston
Gordon Byasett
Beoter
Forbes Intermediate High School
Bealing
Wools
Mariel Howking
Edith Elliott
Roe Hen
Ase
Jean Smith
Ald
Joan Bathgate
Walt Gineleg
Messrs
Stuttart and
Haugh
HS Funda
Porches
Tribolet
Forbes Oval
Forbes
Marist Bros
Marists
Ssaistamce
Jack Nunn
Weaver Cup Tennis Competition Faces Administrative Delays
The Weaver Cup contest began last Saturday but only two of six match results were submitted to the Town Club secretary by yesterday. Rule requires home captains to forward full details by 11 am each Monday to maintain a proper points system. Tomorrow’s matches include St Laurence IT vs Nelson Park and other games across divisions amid scattered team selections and travel plans for Bonnie Doon, Canowindra, and Parkes Catholic Club.
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Newon Fark
Eugowra
Bonnie Doon
Bogan Gate
J. Rath
Ellis
E. Parslow
R, Belmore
D. Hefferan
J. Collits
W. Nicholson
R. Haley
Mesdames
R. Haley J
Parslow Jr
J. Fraser
W Rath
B. Rath
Gibson
Laurehice
Canowindra
L. Canton
H. Cannon
P. Cannon
T. Besgrove
D Geeves
J. Murphy
Mind
Em. Cannon
M. Rath
Brown
M Doyle
Parkes Catholic Club
St Laurence Courts
D. N. Walker
K Rowlands
Ginty Cano
W. Kennedy
F Gee
Mesdames G Cannon
D. Geeves
Kennedy
M Rhvodes
J. Weaver
Parkes Catholiclu
Carlton Courts
Greg, Sweeney
F. Kennedy
N. Thomas
Wilga Club to Host Bandon in Home and Home Series
Wilga Club announces a home and home basketball series with Bandon starting Sunday. The lineup includes Wige's Turner Read EL Ruge D Ruge R Roberta L Arnel H Nelson Seor FR Nelson Junr Mrs Wilockeon Min E Read and Mesdames Reedy, outlining key players and attendees.
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Wilga
Bandon
Wige
W. Turner
Read
EL Ruge
D. Ruge
R. Roberta L. Arnel
H Nelson Seor
Nelson Junr
Mra. Wiloockeon
Min E. Read
Mesdames Reedy
Forbes Hockey Team To Meet Canowindra Sunday
Forbes players will face Canowindra on local grounds in a two part match. First game starts 2 30 p m with Canowindra aided by six ladies team members and the second game at 3 30 p m features the penta team led by Miller Sutth McMillan Dav ison Brown Miller Patterson Wighton Barton Muller Ellis and Ellis.
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Forbes
Canowinira
Canowindra
Penta
WM. Miller
J. Sutth
W. McMillan
T. Davison
B. Brown
G. Miller
W. Patterson
V. Wighton
G. Barton
FB. Muller
Eilis
G. Ellis
Group Boundaries Comprehensive Alterations Suggested Redistribution
A detailed notice outlines proposed changes to group boundaries with suggested redistribution of areas. It specifies the governing body’s plan, the scope of affected zones, and invites public input during a stated comment period. The document highlights potential impacts on local representation and resource distribution.
Forbes Club Proposes Rugby Group Boundary Changes
A Forbes Rugby sub-committee, after meeting with Country Rugby League secretary Tom English at Orange, prepared a tentative map and written suggestions to redraw Group boundaries across Central Western and Southern districts. The plan shifts Parkes, Dubbo, Wellington, and other towns among Groups XI and XV to balance matches, with Forbes proposing a new Group IX structure and shifting smaller centers to form a more even bloc.
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Forbes Rugby Football Club
Tom English
Country Rugby League
Orange
English
Negard W Sundey
Group Kl
Adjoline
Forbes Club
Cnboth
Group EE
Mir
el Jomelyn
Parkes
Forbes Committee
Motong
Dubbo
Wellington
Geurte
Glen
Opp
Pses
Forbes
Trundle
Bogan Gate
Peak Hill
Field Tullamore
Tottenham
the Albern
Ste
Junee
Tumut
Canowindra
Bugowra
Wyalong
Barmedman
Mately
Grenfell and
Cowra
Court
Seay Hines
Gardner Cup Road Race Sees Nine Finishers on Parkes Road
Nine riders contested the 15 mile Gardner Cup event on Wednesday afternoon. L. Martin and H. Gray dominated the sprint, Martin taking top honours with Gray close behind. Falls marred the race, with several injuries and retirements, including Parnwell, Cecil Gray, Everest, and a late challenge from J. Bouck. Next race covers 20 miles on July 28.
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Feld
Parkes Road
Martin
L. Martin
H. Gray
C Gray
Paurnwell
Mead
J. Booth
Molloy
Everest
Ken Porywell
Cecil Gray
Jimmy Bouck
Spi
Ane
Kevin Mead
GC Molloy
Negra
Mourtin
K. Moad
J. Reid
K. Barnwell
C. Gray
E. Everest
Grenfell Races Toppled Favorites at Witter Meeting
Grenfell J C held its Witter meeting with improved gate receipts on day one and strong attendance day two. Local mare Mise Maureen won the Maiden Handicap as a favored Ramrod faltered in the June Handicap with Moraim, while other placings reflected a competitive two day event. Public works outlay by Forbes Municipal Council funded road tributes.
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Girenfell Jockey Club
Resulia
Mise Maureen
Abe Forbes
Canowindra
Mist
Grenfell J.C
Ramrod
Moraim
Spout
L. Davis
Palmette
Pleming
Chongland
Rows
Esseneee
Longahi Sach
Collins
Myrambla
Later
Corsans
Phillips
Petrol Tax Protest Meeting at Forbes Town Hall
About 60 motorists gathered at Forbes Town Hall on a Wednesday night to demand a petrol tax cut and urge the Federal Government to remit a larger share to states for road building. The mayor chaired the session with remarks from Albert Mitchell of the Australian Automobile Association, outlining tax increases since 1924 and the burden on 800,000 Commonwealth motor users, while arguing the federal balance should be shifted toward road funding.
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Forbes Town Hall
Ula
Ald H. KR. Ford
G. D. Bassett
MLL
H. J. Johnson
Narmla
Albert Mitchell
Australian Automobile Association
Mitchell
Commonwealth
Federal Treasury
Mitchell answers questions on tax feature changes
Mr. Mitchell, after diluting other tax features, stated willingness to answer questions. He addressed insurance of cars, a recent legislative issue on whether to raise tax rates, and noted trade concerns. He suggested the motive was that consumers were effectively paying higher costs.
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Mrr. Mitchell
H. Th
Mir Mitchell
Mitchell
Local motorist groups press price induction in New Zealand style
The report notes motorists’ bodies forming import networks to keep petrol prices down in New Zealand and suggests similar action here. It mentions the Australian Motorist Petrol Co as a newly formed group with White Bay land secured, aiming to cheaper fuel through price induction, while the MAMA would support if effective.
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New Zealand
Ausotian Matoriaty’ Petrol Co
MAMA
White Bay
Forbes Pushes Moongong Team in Fast Football Return
Forbes' runaway victory over Molong last Sunday shows rapid improvement by the local reps. Tibbie Schellack impressed, though not in ideal playing condition, and Max Riddie and Huniey also stood out as the team attacked the Black and White guernsey. The display delighted fans and signaled stronger efforts to come.
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Forbes
Tibbie
Schellack
Bouth
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