Forbes Football Nomination Faces Group XI Meeting
Secretary J Hartcher deplores reports over the Group Judiciary recommendation to reject Forbes football nomination. The recommendation will be discussed at Peak Hill Sunday with Forbes represented by two delegates, club solicitor R O Palmer and C Toohey.
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Group XL
J. Hartcher
The
Advocate
Judiciary
Forbes
Group XI
Peak Hill
R. O. Palmer
C. Toohey
Dispute Over Group Judiciary Power in Football League
The Group Judiciary is said to lack power to disqualify teams and can only issue recommendations. Forbes allegedly won out of the competition, with debate over appeals to the Country Football League and possible court action. The Western People criticized premature statements, noting suspensions of all games to resolve the matter and urging fair, sport‑minded coverage.
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Forbes
Karcher
Aan
Tram
Country Football League
Deriman
G.B.W. Football
Leagie
Stete Acw
Thetall
Thveragrit Tt
BokitCen
Miro Marteliet
Ill Advised Gloating Sparks Forbes Club Debate
Forbes officials and Parkes players clash over a judiciary report on a restricted paid-player rule. The Forbes committee debated Group XI’s forthcoming Peak Hill decision, with delegates discussed to pursue equity court action if needed. The meeting chaired by J Simpson weighed appointing Palmer and Toohey as delegates to challenge the ruling.
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Parkes
Civalry
Forbes
Ane
Champion-Post
Anetport
Advocate
Hartcher
D. Henry
Forbes Carenr
Portea Club Nomini
Dincusalan
Equity Court
Clarke Toohey
Simpson
Palmer
Toohey
Mr Palmer
Meare Palmer
Banks Pay Rates Voluntarily in Forbes Welfare Tribute
A mayoral tribute lauds Commonwealth Bank and Sura Bank for voluntarily paying rates at property values. The Commonwealth Bank contributed about £100 while Sura Bank, holding multiple Forbes properties, paid at assessment value, highlighting their support for local welfare initiatives.
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Ald. M.A. Gann
Com Wortwealth
Bure
Forbes
Commonwealth Bank
Sura Bank
Palid Ra
Rain Below Normal For Half Year
Weather note reports rainfall below normal for half the year with forecasts of continued moisture support for crops. Farmers in the district face unpredictable conditions as temperatures rise and a recent high barometric pressure persists. The forecast lists daily highs and lows for late June into early July and notes a steady barometer.
Forbes Aero Club Scholarship Announcement
Forbes Aero Club together with Royal Newcastle Aero Club announces a Flying Scholarship to honor the Queen's visit. Open to males and females over 10 on May 31, 1961 and under 1 year of age at that date. Applicants must have no glider or dual controlled flight except prior scholarship tests. Must be available two hours weekly for dual instruction and solo practice. Apply with officers Bqd-Ldr Geo Mendham, President. Keith Schwartz, Secretary. Tim Meagher, Flying Director. Applications due by July 10.
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Forbes Aero Club
Royal Newcastle Aero Club
Bqd-Ldr
Geo Mendham
Keith Schwartz
Tim Meagher
Trotting Track To Be Fenced At Forbes Showground
The New South Wales Trotting Club seeks fencing of the trotting track at Forbes Showground for safety. Diggers Trotting Club and local association leaders discussed permissions and a sub-committee will meet the Trotting Club to arrange the work using donated timber posts.
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Forbes Showground
N.5.w
É& H
Wieshove Society
M. Broderick
Trim Lees
Messrs RR
Coling
Lett
J. Sly
Mesiin M. Brecerickh
Piercy
J. Bi
J. Bemmoard
Clarke
Lights Of Winter Mayor Gunn Tells Safety Council
Alderman Gunn referring to earlier switch on of lights says the Road Safety Council has already begun the winter lighting program and that measures are in place.
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Ald Moh Gunn
Tribute to Alan Perry in club election
High compliments were paid to the president Mr Alan Perry on his re election at Forbes Services Memorial Club special general meeting for the election of officers held at the Ex Servicemen s clubrooms on Wednesday night.
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Alan Perry
Forbes Services Memorial Club
Premises Elect Officers in Club Elections
Mr Perry chaired elections under the revised constitution with J Carter as returning officer and J Mellon and E Wet as senior committee members. A new Memorial building contract would begin July 7 with club opening hoped for early August. Re-elected retiring vice president Mr Hood praised Mr Perry for leading the club, and the bulletot election results named A Perry president, Brian Frenny treasurer, W Crouch and A Robb as vice-presidents, with several committee and ex-service representatives elected respectively.
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Mr. Perry
J. Carter
Templar
Perry
Hood
Mrr. A. Perry
Brian Frenny
Mes W . Crouch
Robb
Egil
Messrs
R. W. Hood
Cdd. McFarland
J. W. Boylson
J. Peters
J. 5. Dawe
Mesam J
Cowell
Hall
GL Shirvington
J | Sweeney
Messry
A Palmer
I B
Remnard
Walsh Disqualification Stays After Forbes League Appeal
In a late decision the Forbes Rugby League Appeals Board dismissed the league's appeal against Lan Walsh's disqualification and the four competition points penalty set by Group XI. Secretary Mr W Clifford and Mr J C Palmer anticipated a hearing, but a postal error delayed proceedings. The Fortes League vows to pursue further action at the earliest opportunity.
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Forbes Rugby League
W. Clifford
Call Appeals Board
Lan Walsh
Sppen Wna
ORL
D. Locke
Fortes League
Printing Award To Young Forbes Man
Barry L. Smith of the composing room staff of the Advocate has won a medal prize for the highest grade in Composing I at recent examinations of correspondence teaching.
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Forbes
Barry L. Smith
Stadf
The
Advocate
Forbes Old Students Union Reiterates High School Status Bid
Forbes Old Students' Union president J B McFarland announced a year of efforts to secure full high school status for Forbes. Re-elected at the annual meeting, he aims for a favorable reply from Education Minister Heffron and hopes for a quick decision.
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Heffron
Forbes
Forbes Old Students’ Union
J. B. McFarland
Forbes Diggers Aid War Service Dairy Drive
Forbes soldiers and settlers contribute to food production under the war service land settlement scheme. The Lands Department notes the establishment of over 30 dairy farms by Forbes and nearby areas as a substantial step toward local independence in milk and butter supply, with broader NSW participation.
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Forbes
War Service
Central West
New South Wales
Lam
Rate Rise for Show Space At Forbes PA Exhibition
Forbes PA association committee approved raising ground space from 1/3 to 7/6 per foot and pavilion space from 7/ to 0/6 per foot for September show exhibits due to high demand for car and machinery space. Local business preference noted. space allocations and deadlines discussed. high jump eliminated in favor of horse events for young children. fencing and netting work ordered.
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Forbes PA. and
MM. Association
Menars A. Clarke
Ro Kirkman
Tata Ih
Wao
Parkes
A. Scrivener
Xide- Chowmen
R. Gunning
J Hammond
Wea
Mir
BR Piercy
EB. R. Woods
Prands
AFA Support Of Status Aids Reunion Efforts And Union Yearly Report
A letter from the Air Force Association supported the students application. Mr McFarland outlined the year’s activities including a reunion during Queen’s Birthday weekend, catering for 180, and the Cadet of the Year Cup donation. The treasurer’s report showed funds used for union events and expenses, with 260 financial members and various sporting teams performing well. The meeting paid tributes to key workers and approved donations to local groups and a High School student outreach.
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Air Force Asselation
McFarland
Tressurer
Mrr
Arthur Palmer
Som
Slit
Atmat Loo
FCS
Cricker
Carmbinead
Ree Edwarda Trotte
jMir
Oul
McFarland Elertel
D Walker
A Fewards
Millan
Afino Ellair
Tytctor
McDougal
Walden
E. Praise
Dard
A. Palmer
A . Rebotno
Hodge
Henmorary
J DB
Mugen
Ted
Follerws
Rutin
Maneta
General Ameetine
Forbes
Tractor Federation
Forbes District Ambulance
Forbes Town Band
F.O
Pierce Race Club Donations Corrected to Memorial and League Fund
A correction notes the Pierce Race Club donation was misstated. The club gave £58 to the League general fund and £165 to the Boldeers Memorial Hall Fund from proceeds, totaling £223, with 25 percent of proceeds directed to the general fund.
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Piere Race Club
RSL
Boldeers
Thia
Pierce Race Club
Memorial Hall
Council approves supervisor for Turner's Hill Reservoir works
Aldermen Ald. M. I. Guno and Ald. J. Simpson travel to Sydney to meet the Premier and discuss oversight of Turner's Hill Reservoir. They will urge the Department to appoint a supervisor as concrete pouring begins within three weeks, continuing their original demand after the Gret application payment.
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Ald
M. I Guno
Ald. J. Simpson
Sydney
3. J. Cahill
Hates’ Park
Mr. Renshaw
Turner's Hill Reservoir
Inquests Open in Orange Over Fatal April Accident
In Orange a pair of inquests are pending into deaths linked to an April 20 accident near the OF range. Neville Pardey a former Garema serical teacher and Misa Jeary Wale are named in the proceedings as those involved.
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Orange
Neville Pardey
Garema Serical
Misa Jeary Wale
Range
Council rejects fresh bid for department project
A garbled report shows council members declining a new application to the department, opting to maintain supervision by the council engineer instead. The incomplete text suggests contention over who oversees the work and a potential fresh submission was denied.
Talk on Iron Post and Netting Shortage at Gap
At the Gun ning Gap Agricultural meeting a well attended crowd discussed iron posts and wire netting shortages. Members voiced dissatisfaction with the scarce supplies needed by farmers and the land. Gates were unavailable but many hope to secure supply next year, with a ballot to be taken.
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Gap
Gunning Gap
Shire Election Talk Sparks Compulsory Voting Debate
The report notes Mr Hodges and Mr O Connell urging cooperation to update the Shire roll. Officials stressed that voting in Shire or Municipal elections was compulsory, prompting strong responses at a meeting where cards were exchanged and thanks extended to Hodges for hospitality.
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Pod O'Connell
Ritepayers
Mfr Ocontell
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Walsh
Forbes League
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J. C. Palmer
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