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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
8
War discussion prompts calls to suspend sport for the duration of conflict. Locals argue morale and fundraising must adapt with football, greyhound racing, and the Maher Cup under review. Community groups pledge support to patriotic funds and alternative fundraising plans.
Forbes hockey team meets Condobolin Wallabies at Halpin's Flat with players Shirvington Hanslow Patterson Bat Cabat Redfern Miller Turner Shirvington Barton Crogan. All Cardinals must be on the ground by 2 p.m. Two matches hoped against Condobolin Gymnata with the first starting at 2.
The article notes a rise in accidents caused by stray horses and cattle in urban and rural roads, including Sydney. It argues speed limits and owner responsibility are needed to reduce deaths, citing examples of families harmed when stock dart into traffic and stressing moral accountability for owners.
A weekend at the local links saw three competitions amid fine weather. Twenty one players faced a 16 hole handicap event while thirty two pairs contested the mixed foursomes for the Cocksedge trophy with returns by Thomas and Mrs Dumpeey and Gunn and Mrs Gunn among the top marks.
A Wirrinya schoolboy suffered a serious injury while alighting onto a moving tractor driven by Mr. J. Brown. He slipped, the scarifier wheel struck him, and he was taken to Crombie Hospital with a fractured skull but is reported to be recovering. The report also notes tennis results and a planned working-bee for June 12.
Micky Clifford kicked boots for St George Rugby Union last Saturday contributing nine points in a 15 to 11 victory. The report notes brother Bill may be home on leave from militia that weekend and could join Forbes team against Yeoval.
Arthur Iban defeated George Stuxiker 41 to 27 in the final on the focal green last Wednesday to claim the Shakespeare Trophy for the second consecutive time.
A fragmented notice appears to be a personal stationery letter statement with unreadable details. The readable parts suggest a formal note or pledge but lack clear subjects or actions.
The Country Week elimination games moved from Parkes and Forbes to Dubbo and Wellington, sparking mixed results. Wellington’s match featured M Mitchell a standout, while financial losses from Dubbo and Wellington contrasted with the profits at Parkes and Forbes as players face travel and selection changes.
The first round of the Weaver Cup ends tomorrow with matches at Carinya and Town courts. Nebon Park club plans two Sunday matches at Carinya, North Wi ecurta, and Growlin. Team lineups include McKay, Hodge, Fell, Sanderson, Barton, Robb, Wilcockson, Baden, Heiman, Grachin, Robinson, Clarke, Woods, Hamlyn, Pires, Robens, and McCullough among others.
The Combined Yeoval Comnock team challenges Forbes for the Jack Hore Gold Cup next Sunday. Forbes players are famed for rising to the occasion, while Yeoval Comnock relies on Cec Willard and a strong forward set including Budde and Shead. Referee Laurence Burnedmani will oversee, with final Forbes selections after tonight’s training.
In a return clash the Forbes Rifle Club beat Condobolin by 170 points on Sunday at the 100 and 0 yard ranges. A new recruit Neville Cripps impressed with 87 at pouch range and led the ten-man field. The score tally lists individual totals for Forbes and Condobolin shooters.
Racing program listing trial hurdles nursery and welter handicaps with post positions and selections. Includes riders, horses such as Duke Caledon Bogan Boy Generous Gesture and Royal Exchange and postings for 1m sprints and 4 pm starts with noted weights and contenders.
Dr J Chifley former Defence Minister and member of the Bankingness inquiry criticizes conscription at the Shires Conference. He attacks government recruiting efficiency. He notes disorganization and snobbery in recruiting and protests that willing fighters are not being used.
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