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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
4
A nostalgic panorama describes a seaside district's allure from the oceanfront to the Corso, praising Manly and nearby areas for their beauty and leisure. It mentions nightly entertainments, promenades, and holiday crowds, highlighting boaters, taxis, and overlook spots as visitors enjoy moonlit seas and festive streets.
A meeting at Council Chambers on Friday evening organized arrangements for entertaining recruits arriving tomorrow. Mayor presided as about fifty troopers and ten officers were expected. Hotelkeepers agreed to provide meals and beds with charges. Cadets will form a guard of honor and a parade to Railway Station before a town hall reception.
Forbes Farmers and Settlers Association held a Saturday meeting chaired by W R Gunning. Members debated cooperating with the Grenfell branch to push Wheat Board requests to cover and protect wheat stacks and prevent loss to farmers. Discussions covered truck shortages, transportation, and a petition to support farmers. a reorganization of committees followed, with a focus on relief for Forbes ranches and broader assistance to growers.
Forbes edged Our Boys 6 to 3 at the cricket ground in a spirited Sunday match. Referee Herb Coram and umpires L M'Carley and Stone oversaw a tight contest as Forbes gained the win with persistent forward play and strong defense.
Parkes beat Daroobalgie in a late afternoon match at an east-side park. Parkes took the lead after a sequence of kicks and scrummage plays. The game featured several forwards and backs with key names like Hibbony, Anderson, and Pardew noted in the scoring sequence.
Parkes led 2 points as Daroobalgie fought through the remaining stages. Daroobalgia forwards pressed heavier than Parkes while backs from the work team supported Baker who, nursing an injured ankle, was unavailable for further play.
Forbes wore black armaquds on Sunday as players from Our Boys clashed in a hard fought football match. Vince Stinson injured, Sammy Tuxford starred for the locals, Stan Gale nearly scored, while refereeing and tactics drew mixed praise. Next Sunday's games include Our Boys vs Daroonbalgte and Eugowra vs Yorba with revived standings and a demand for a replay of an isolated Forbes match.
Report describes a chaotic drive event with multiple drivers and participants. RAMLay captained the stunners while Haydon and Mir Haydon are noted among finishers. The narrative mixes place names and improvised terms, highlighting a disrupted route and later reflection on the day’s sport.
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