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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes describe a dispute over racing restrictions and a council decision. Mentions include names like Mr Maly and a beloved dog, with references to dates and locations unclear. The piece hints at a plan to announce outcomes by a future gathering and the involvement of the Cavers.
Joanste Walker leads in the Jack Hore Gala as Portes gains liberty to compete for the Walker Cup. The draw places him for a Sunday challenge at Place In the fete, with travel arrangements under way to Parkes and a potential special train chartered by the League for the trophy bid.
In a tense Spooner Oval finale, Dubbo seized a last minute penalty to win 7 6 after Forbes led 6 5 for most of the second half. Forbes captain Cre Woods and Dubbo standout Rutherford led fierce defense as the match swung with multiple kicks and near misses.
Forbes men and the Cardinals girls hockey teams traveled to Condobelin on Sunday. Souths won both matches. Cardinals earned a win and suffered a defeat. N Miller and W Patterson starred for Forbes, M. Denton scored for Condobellia, and Bouths featured key goals by Ci, Bartert 2, and W Millter with S Dunn tallying for Rover. Cardials lost 2-1 to Cilumette and Kowlas. Barton and Currey netted for the Cardinals. The Hull Cup contest and Forbes rep on King's Birthday drew steady crowds as referees Messrs Wo MoeMifen and 2 Cundill oversaw the lively games.
A weekend letter from Bede Gavin to the ALP camp reveals that the well known ex-Forbes full-bed Hil Cowaleroy is also negotiating with the ALP. The missive confirms ongoing discussions and potential political maneuvering within the party.
The Forbes Civilian Rifle Club held its annual meeting Friday night at the Vandenberg Hotel chaired by Mr. J. McMoohrie. The report by Mr. Crane noted a solid member increase driven by younger shooters, with notable departure of long-time member Mr Db Sanitic. Tom emerged as runner-up and winner of the aggregate. election named Mr Buckland as Patron, with Mr Speck, Morria, and Meowher elected vice presidents and directors.
In a Wea ver Cup round, Carinya defeated St Laurence by 50 to 23, Town 1 forfeited to Town 1, with only one weekend of matches left. The article lists players, doubles results, and aggregate scores from a long, data filled meet, noting forthcoming clashes and individual trophy totals.
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