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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1954

Page

2

Sheep prices fall at Forbes Market sale

Edward Weaver & Company and The Parmeralda Graziam Co-operative report over 1000 fat sheep and lambs yarded by Associated Agents at the regular sale last Tuesday. Prices eased with fluctuating bids from 12 to 18 shillings, finishing cheaper. new season lambs and hoggets featured, with varied consignments and several newly shorn ewes and wethers.

Edward Weaver & Company Porbes Parmerad& Graziam'’ Co-operative Company Ltd

Baldock Shield Bowling Team Matches This Weekend

The Baldock Shield schedule lists multiple matches with teams such as McNamary Weaver FC Reid Besgrove Foeey Peters Wo Roebertentt and many skippers. Provided as players in the rinks agree, matches may be played on Saturday, Sunday morning or Sunday afternoon with forfeit substitutes allowed if needed.

W. McNamary Weaver Reid T. Besgrove McNauehr J Foeey Peters Roebertentt Iskipt R. Barter J Rogar Rey Acret J. Bly Jo Mater H Lawfer E Peisley A While ‘Aleipi N. McKay J Ho Smith A. Goznerd DO Leeson Ipkipi Ov P. Dratech F. Fowler J. Burton A. Stephens A Muir J Dor Fan T. Green Ariidotskip Fo Banham Porter V. Drabech Dr. Kelleher Bunday H Rath Pavey J. Madden Mo Quin Fe Birchell No McKay Rout J. Girotiskip Thompson BR. Maher Kennard N. Bevan V. J. Parker L Cram J. Forwell W. J. Greenskiph F. Farah Jo Sweeney J. Kirkman Rathiskip V. E. Gilroy J. Prow RO Palmer F Copeland Cabot L. Hand B. Black J. McD

Forbes Hockey Man and Public Meetings Stir Forbes Club

A Forbes League dispute erupts at a weekly meeting over secrecy and openness as President Jock Simpson pushes to disestablish a publicly funded officer. Four Forbes Man’s Hockey players join Far West reserves for an Orange match while semi finals loom in South Circle events. The Jockey Club reports a £433 profit after tax relief and capital improvements, with membership doubling to 140 and officers elected amid resignations and planning.

Forbes F.J.C Orange Forbes Man's Hockey Association Parkes Dubbo Far Westerm Kone Oranges New Zealand D. Leeson H. J. Delchery Leeson Be Ichety Mor Reg Gunns Reg Gunn Mrr D. Herbern Rephemyer Mandh

Town Tennis Team Replacement at Nelson Park Sunday

The following have been selected to play again at Nelson Park on Sunday to replace the team appearing on Thursday. Erle Dawes, B. Mann, F Bennett, Ko Jones, B Treanor, B Acheson, K Green, M Stugiker, Mesdames C Acheson, Treanor, Mines FP Dunn, J McGee, B Hosler and M Cahill. Anyone unavailable contact Marg. Thomas. Members and friends invited to attend the Davis Cup film Redex cor trials and cartoons in the Deik Hall on Saturday at 4 Vim.

Nelson Park Erle Dawes B. Mann F Bennett Ko Jones B Treanor B. Acheson K. Green M. Stugiker Mesdames C. Acheson Treanor Mines FP Dunn J. McGee B Hosler M. Cahill Marg. Thomas Redex Deik Hall

NCGMs First Win in Women's Hockey

NCGMs first win in the women’s hockey contest came Saturday as WCGM scored twice against Capstone. Val O Malley and Shirley Langford each scored for NCGM, boosting morale after an earlier bye and a struggling Capstans start.

N.C.G.M W.C.G.M Capstone Val O'Malley Shirley Langford N.C.G.M. Banner Lacklanders High School Nancy Smith Barbara Mullaney Old Studenta

CWA and Old Students Battle to a Close Basketball Tie

A windy day produced another tight match between CWA and Old Students with Old Students winning by a few goals. The event included multiple OLMC and Wellington schools results and a knockout contest at Wagga set for August with several entries already received.

C.wa CWA A. Rounsell Crusaders Olmc LA Il Olmc OLMC Olmc 3A wit /OLMC Olmc TA Welling Vir Wellington Waratabe Ebres Wellington High Crusader Convent Tewma Wagga Ibaum

Shooters Defeated in Parkes Contest

Ten Forbes shooters were defeated at Parkes by the Parkes team on Sunday amid an enjoyable day. A Saturday 30 yard and 000 yard shoot saw R. Wood win with a 300 600 score. M. McDonald scored 49 47 6 94, and Corrigan and Hep also performed, though many entries are unclear in the records.

Forbes Parkes R. Wood BR. Wood Yda M. McDonald Corrigan

Love's a Luxury to Stage Next Week at Town Hall

Love's a Luxury will be staged at the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Forbes Musical and Degensila Club. Producer Mrs. Patricks Heymond presents the farce with Jack McFarland and Evan James. Dick Palmer, Orange award winner for Best Actor, appears for the first time in two years. Bruce Kennard, Orn Manhlola, Rowe Morrison, and Jean Gmykowsiy headline the cast in a lively comedy.

Forbes Musical and Degensila Club Patricks Heymond Tnelusion O Jack McFarland Evan James Dick Palmer Orange Telo Gom Gee Bruce Kennard

Star J. Farmer To Be Chosen Tonight

Star J. Farmer is slated for selection tonight in a civic or organizational event. Local committees and residents anticipate a formal choice affecting leadership and upcoming plans. The decision may influence community projects and event coordination in the near term.

J. Farmer

Secret practice and golf highs in distant fortnight reports

A local golf club notes week of standout scoring by the president with 68 net and a Green Gap victory boosting confidence. The piece praises improving standards with 10 to 12 potential champions, mentions Bob Hynde as top contender, Keith Thomas’s double win, and Erle Watson’s 3 up after Saturday’s block event. It also teases a Creek Putters Club and upcoming August championships.

Bob Hynda Tia Tse Keith Thomas Iso Erle Watson

Associates Enter Qualifying Round

The second qualifying round of the associates golf championships will be played on yesterday afternoon. In conjunction with it will be the second round of the Barr Cup and the final round of the Peasley Trophy. On Sunday the fourth round of the Law Medal will be played. This is the last chance for entries. All guests are asked to bring a plate for afternoon tea on Sunday when Mr and Mrs Bouter, two of our oldest members, will be farewelled before their departure to live in Sydney.

Creek Melbourne Nermatt von Nide Technorpoee Eneties Gasoclates Bouter Sydney

Homebush Sheep Market Reports Narrow Change

At Homebush yesterday a sale of 10 346 sheep showed a largely unchanged market for prime lambs and grown sheep. Cattle yarding 28% yielded easier prices for prime descriptions with others 1 to 2 lower. Trucking forecasts for Monday indicate 178 sheep and 142 cattle ready for movement up to noon yesterday per Dalgety’s News Service.

Homebush Dalgety

Sale of Estate Purchases at Rankin Street

Parts of the estate of Mrs. A. Gaymard and R. J. Barton at BP and 1 Rankin Street were bought by Wi and PF. Farah 16390 and R. Bennett and E. Bennett for £2600.

Mra. A. Gaymard R. J. Barton Rankin Street PF. Farah E Bennett

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