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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
10
The note heavy report outlines Wallace Cup action at Parker with players like Tacehurat, Hin, and Wallace Cup contenders. It covers Saturday stableford event results, match draws, handicaps review, and weekend program including one and two-hole rounds and upcoming tee times.
The Baldock Shield final concluded Sunday with Ison's rink dominating Toy teat in a straightforward win. Results show Boreham and Acetinney as runners up, with detailed lineups and selectors listed for upcoming rounds and the first round due by July 24.
The final round pits Marist Bros. and South Forbes with two 2 pm matches and a 2:38 pm lineup for others. Forbes Association meets Tuesday to discuss the Tynde Cup, Greece carnival arrangements, and selection notes while South Forbes and Marist Bros. players prepare for next day’s games.
The column notes weekly golf results and club happenings with updates on matches and a reminder that Sunday the 24th is the last day to complete quarterfinals. It mentions a birdie two on Tuesday and thanks members for contributing golf balls for a fundraiser while inviting secretary help.
Peak Hill faces Forbes and Parkes meets Forbes Federals at Forbes Park next Sunday in Group XI under 18 football. Peak Hill aims for a late-season surge after strong junior form while Forbes and Parkes seek crucial wins to secure a final berth. Referee Mr Jim Pynn will oversee both matches, with first whistle at 2 pm and second at 3 15 pm.
Tonight Forbes prepares for the annual schoolboys football carnival as the Rugby League withdraws grants and footballs. Donations from Forbes Rugby League and local supporters, including M Gunn and Gordon Barton, fund the event drawing over 600 boys from surrounding centres. A inaugural meeting last week set tomorrow’s agenda and invites further assistance through secretary J Hartober and treasurer Stan Gale.
Lachlan Valley Football Competition results from last Friday show Open MBLC defeating FLA 0 to 15, and MBC beating P.IHS Astor Mh PIB 2 to 0. Forbes failed to score against the opponents in the other match.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an annual meeting of the Jockey Club with references to committees, hotel venue, and discussions on regulation of machinery and propagation. The text is incomplete and mixes disrupted phrases about time and signals of awakening.
A warning from the manager states that all persons removing firewood shooting or trespassing on Yar rangong North and Yar rangong South will be prosecuted.
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