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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1954
Page
1
At Peak Hill on Sunday the Country Football League group XI adopted the judiciary committee recommendation to oust Forbes from the group competition. Forbes was given 48 hours to decide if it would re enter without Darcy Henry, allowing them to retain competition points if reinstated.
In the meeting the judiciary report was debated item by item. Debate focused on Darcy Henry case and whether the judiciary or delegates should decide. Speakers warned against improper paid player influence and urged enforcing the one paid player rule to save Group IX.
The Forbes club committee chaired by Mr. Jack Simpeen heard delegates from players as talks over Darcy Neary’s suspension continued. The group may appeal to the Country Rugby League after provisional disqualification and a general meeting was urged to decide the next step. Extensions for the appeal were granted with noon Wednesday as the deadline. Secretary W. Clifford and O. McRostie were named delegates to the CEL, and Forbes has entered a challenge for the Jack Hore Geld Cup currently held by Cargo.
A local football group debates suspicions of paid players in Forbes and other clubs. The meeting backs an amendment requiring clubs to prove no underhand payments while calls grow for judiciary action, possible receivership, and new rules to curb payments in Group 2EI football.
Detective Keeble resigns from the Group judiciary claiming pressure from Forbes citizens and orders him to retire from the judicial committee. Forbes Inspector advised retirement while five Forbes citizens push to remove him. Delegates Pay and Walkom move to accept the resignation with regret and delay filling the vacancy.
Forbes Rotary Club hosts change over night with James Ever as president and Eric Lenney to be installed for another year. The event marks Forts Club’s anniversary year as plans aim for active service.
Frosts persist across the district impacting pasture and crops. Early rain indications emerge as the barometer and temperature readings from Forbes Peat Office are supplied.
Members are reminded that shares must be received by Friday or risk allocation to waiting lists. The first payday is set for Tuesday July 27, with the fourth Friday of each month thereafter.
Reginald Mill, a former boxer from Forbes Court of Seenhereemeen, was remanded on a charge of assault. He appeared in court with solicitor A G Locke and was remanded on bail of nine pounds.
The Forbes Show Society and local sponsors formed the Forbes District Horse and Pony Club to train school aged riders, promote riding events, and support junior competition. Officers were elected including President A Guotkish and Vice Presidents Mewar Ho Bt and D Gleeson, with plans for junior tests, memberships at 5 shillings, and an instructor to be invited.
A town hotel projects 12 feet onto State Highway No 17 amid encroachment concerns near Bistes Park. Ratepayers question the next move as officials review the altered street edge and legality of the frontage.
The secretary reports a micregram about Mc McIntyre's visit tied to hospital needs. District MLA Mr Cabal and the Hospital Board push for a new hospital amid protests and a town hall rally led by Vice Mayor Gold and Dr Cuteliffe. The health minister notes awaiting the minister’s return to respond to representations.
Homebush sales on Saturday 22 July saw pens filled with sheep and lambs. Light lambs sold from 1s to 11d, heavies 6d to 1s, rams and ewes quoted with variations. Dalgety’s News notes demand for hoggets and modern market trends.
Mayor lauds J McDougall for rehabilitating the gas service funded by a 4000 loan. Council presents token gifts including a cheque and a silver sandwich tray. Speakers, including Aldermen and the Mayoress, acknowledge his long voluntary service to Forbes.
The traffic chief Mr Snowden warned drivers about dangerous behavior on the roads. He urged motorists to watch their speed and be courteous, citing accidents and near misses as reasons for stricter self discipline.
More than £100 was stolen from the Victoria Hotel safe by a thief who broke a window catch. the licensee Mr. N Buckley and an employee described the incident as occurring yesterday evening. Police inquiries continue.
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