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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

7

Wimbledon inspired Wellington falls to Forbes in tough league clash

In Wellington the Forbes team defeated the home side 12 points to 1s in a hard fought rugby league match. Wellington showed strong forward work led by Ewart and Erich, earning several near touches and penalties but failed to convert. Forbes, with Pat Ryan opening scoring and later adding a second, held on as Wellington pressed relentlessly in a high pace second half.

Wellington Wellington Phrnes Forbes Meither Wellington Boys Pat Ryan Porbes Ewart Erich Prom P. Ryan K. Ryan Parbes Ryan W. Pulbrook

Country Rugby League gains re affiliation and funds plan

NSW Rugby League grants re affiliation to the Country Rugby League and outlines a joint match in Sydney on August 1. Proceeds after expenses will go to war funds, with calls for an ambulance and social war comforts fund. Conference decisions will determine player numbers and financial support for CRL.

Country R NSW Rugby League Aydney Tram Byrdney Cricket Dievand Country League Country Committee NAW Lord Mayor's War and Patriotic Fund Tiwan F. Cannon CARL CRL Sydney N.8 W. League NAWRL ORL Bene Ade Newcastle Country Rugby League Hanks Sydney Telegraph

Quandialla Rally Plans Patriotic Fundraiser

A public meeting in Quandialla decided to abandon the show this year and instead hold a combined patriotic function a sports day and night ball to raise funds for soldiers and families via multiple local groups. The event will be organized by committees with Messrs Penfold Hill and Rowe among officers, and participants include local trainees arriving home on leave and several community figures.

Quandialla Gquandiaila R. Penfold Quandite Pach Boejety P Hill Messro. BR Penfold N. Conn A. O. Moore W. J. Rowe 2Nd ALV. Fund Women’s Voluntary Service Country Women's Association All Parenta and Cuineny’ Auciliary Genta Jadier Mieswe C. Smithers

Garden Tips for Early Spring Planting and Rose Varieties

Gardeners are urged to use lime and manure now to prepare beds and control pests while tubers dry after lifting dahlias. Instructions cover lifting method, root handling, staking, soil shaping, and watering bowls. The piece lists useful rose varieties and notes a native waxflower from West Australia with pale pink blooms. It also suggests arranging a kitchen garden with central paths and east west beds for optimal sunlight.

Mdme A. Chatenay Prev Bert Drosehid Jonkheer Mock Hacley General MacArthur Laurent Carle Manu Cochet Maman West Australia

WIRRINYA Items of the Week With PERSONAL INYA

Jim Tigehwrst in Greta training visits Forbes home over the weekend and looks well. Mrs John Howarth and others in Forbes undergo operations at Gremsbie Private Hospital and progress well. Wheat bagging operations employ several at the local railway yards for trucked wheat. Wirrnya team beat Irenbanka by 10 sets. Maraden defeated on home court by 11 sets. Next meet features Warrati Ola Wilh team.

Caldwell Quandimila AIP Cpl Graham Pte Meredith Wen Pres. F Dedand & Thompson Tagleburn Fle George Greta DO McDonald Metropolia Gheorge Beft Hoaspital CW. Troth Springfield City Blades Teadmaster Ita Bomaderry Jim Tigehwrst Oo Vidi Forbes Jim Vd Lines Mira W. &. Dean Fang Johna Parken J. Howarth Wanganella Gremsbie Wirinya Irenbarka Maraden Warratiola Wilh

Government assures banks keep deposits and urges scrap metal donations

The government promises no bank confiscation and stresses note use while urging savings bank depositors and households to donate scrap metal. A salvage program under Alderman M. H. Gunn coordinates aluminium and iron donations, with local depots established in towns for immediate action.

Mir. Mengies Commonwealth Weir Kitchen Porches Ald M. H. Gunn FB. W. D. Weaver

Drought Strains Feed Supplies Across Regions

Drought conditions threaten fodder access as financial institutions fund fodder purchases. Stock and livestock show declines with mortalities on the south coast and southern table lands though overall winter mildness limited losses. Max Henry urges pre shearing dec lineage to reduce mortality in sheep sheds.

Tablelanda Max Henry Department of Agriculture Hau

Empire Air Scheme Expands with New Training Schools

Melbourne reports the Empire Air Scheme will form seven more stations in coming weeks. Two elementary training schools will open, with a bombing and gunnery school to be established early next month. New schools are planned at Tamworth in New South Wales and Western Junction in Tasmania, plus training sections at Perth and Hobart.

Melbourne Tamworth Ns.w Western Junction Tammarnia Perth Hobart

Meeting set for August 14 by Forbes Inter High Parents Club

The Forbes Inter High School Parents and Citizens Association reports a low turnout last Monday as the monthly meeting moves to the fourth Tuesday. The group announces the August 14 date and asks members to attend. meanwhile garden notes advise rich soil, manure, fertilizer, and alternating pale green and dark foliage crops for color effects.

Ue Forbes Inter High School Parents and Citizens” Association Dwnel Ms School

Forbes Golf Club stroke handicap results posted and listed

Members of Forbes Golf Club in undet! posted stroke handicap results for A and B grades during the weekend. Notable scores include T B Jones 88-14-72 and J Nisbet 101-21-80 with multiple players showing solid handicaps across both grades.

Forbes Golf Club Undet T. RB. Jones FP. Praser PF. Patfield Woodman M. Mckay A J W. J. Green FR. Page J. Arrowsmith McKay V Langmead H Wilson F_ Patfield P. Rogers A. Cart-Boyd Gale A. Ruttley W.kennedy T. Gunn Randall Baker M. Broderick Ron Elliott T. Arrowsmith W. Chown C. Cocksedge J. Nisbet Mc Colm

Doncaster Racegoers Tale Recalled by bookmaker Sam Norman

The narrative recalls a Doncaster episode told by bookmaker Mr Sam Norman about a ringman and his wife and daughter. The wife, Mrs Sam Palfrey, later known as a capable wheat buyer in Grimm New South Wales, began a long career in her family business after her husband left the office in 1931.

Doncaster Sam Norman Afm Niche Unem Sam Palfrymap Grimm Nsw

Roses to Grace Your Garden Promotion in Australia

Roses catalogued at 1/6 each with free carriage. Oldest murency shop offers 16 varieties with color choices and a catalogue on request. Minimum order and postage options apply. payment terms and additional varieties available. Bend 10/ slate, ships prepaid to railway towns unless requested. L. O. Shepherd & Son Pty Ltd, Sydney.

Murency Chock Australia

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