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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
2
A detailed report of the rugby game between France and Western Districts. Western Districts lead 5 0 early, then France respond with Puig Aubert penalties and several attacking advances. The match features turnovers, heavy tackles, penalties, and end-to-end play with both sides exchanging momentum and scoring chances.
A fragmented team sheet lists players by position and club with names such as Kenerson Bathurst and M Smith Wellington. Other names include Jacobson Walsh Lespes Bellan Duffort Montrucolis Poncinet Lopez Audaubert and Rinaldi, reflecting a mixed lineup across regions.
Orange Zone leads see tight race with Forbes third as Parkes lose to Walara, Emu draw with Forbes. Tweedale captains Orange in a suspended Saturday schedule. selections loom for All Black squad and Country Week. Forbes faces Emu next, Rey Plowman unavailable. Parkes clash looms in upcoming round as Forbes plans social Parkes match.
France led by Puig Aubert edged Western Districts 16 16 at halftime then pulled ahead to 24 16 before a late Western rally tied the score 16 all. Kennerson and Nosworthy starred for the Western side as Beraud and Andre sparked France with a strong three quarter line and clever kicking.
Meagher’s team meets South Forbes in a closely fought Red Rose Cup tie after two near matches this season. Saturday’s lineup features Bundasame, Meagher players to be chosen, with umpires McKinnon and Wilson assigned to early fixtures and Redfern and Cutillll for later contests. France 20 Western Districts leads a separate result where Beroud and Andre pushed Visitora’s score before the final bell.
Quandialla rebuilds the Go-op store after a recent fire as the town plans larger premises and wider supplies. Weekly square dances by the Ghuan dials PF and C. Association draw growing crowds to raise funds, with at least sixty pounds expected. International Day observers, Denmark chosen for June 9, guest speaker Mrs Young.
Farwell and Madden defeated write and Girel 42 to 30. Robertson and Downey beat Girdham and Forrest 51 to 32. Rev White and Davie beat Up Crawford junr and Grimm 22 to 19. Black and Grey downed Dwyer and Rout 15 to 13. Porbes Marist Broa drew with Porbes and Orange Reserves played an all draw.
The article details how Western Europe and the United Kingdom led in Australian wool purchases through March 1851, with Russia and Eastern Europe also significant. It notes U S competition rising, prices above year-ago levels, and Japan's lagging yet growing demand, alongside exchange limits and shifts to artificial fibers.
Parkes rugby league squads head to Narromine in Group XI. Firsts and reserves depart by bus at 3:30 am with juniors leaving later. several buses have limited seats. Parkes Isis J Belgrove G O Connor PF Nethercote 4 Bolan L Evans E Hearn W Waters O Connor C Jones RB Kelly 0 Tildaley R Tierney DBD Collite Parka Onde A Dickinson Lewton A Pinkerton I Kelly Rp Villettet W Ryan N Peters Burford A Brenner G Downes L Mylecharane P Shine D Edwards are listed for the Parkes side with reserves I Gonridge Ff Pranklin.
A schedule of basketball matchups featuring Mercedians against NC GM Gold and Greens versus Robins with various umpires listed. Additional games include Con Ver t AITPIKe High Lorka versus High Tide and NCO M. Blur high school divisions with several referees noted.
A combined services display featuring 100 Navy, Army, and Air Force personnel will tour on Friday June. The Wilt includes the 1st Battalion Regimental Bend, a physical culture display, a team of naval firefighters, and trainer and seafaring displays. Demonstration scheduled on the corner of Lachlan and Spring Streets.
Fragmentary remarks suggest wool production and demand may rise if staple quality remains high and costs stay manageable. Analysts caution that weak consumer demand and high prices could curb consumption, tempering gains despite steady output.
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