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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
4
Punter and horseman present as a decision ties to betting boards in Sydney. Attendees say betting boards depress attendances and investments while bookmakers and locals debate price access. A Forbes punter favors boards for price clarity, while some owners prefer direct bookmaker dealings for better odds.
Neon Park won 17 sets to 15 against Mulgandry on home courts during the weekend. Wet weather caused cancellations of two Wirringa matches. Members should attend Saturday at 2 pm for the big annual tournament with 10 events and trophies.
Parkes Diggers' races postponed from Saturday to tomorrow because of rain. The first race is set for 12 30 p.m. Local officials announced the delay yesterday.
On Saturday afternoon at Beath Circle Park the captain and team from 1d Stedenta played a full match in the only women’s hockey park with the game ending in a forfeit by 4C.G.M to Lachband. The game raised questions about forfeits and audience expectations as the Capatans Old Students team struggled with ineffective teamwork and crowded goal mouths.
In a hard fought rugby duel at Dubbo Forbes led 2 0 and 7 7 at the interval but Dubbo surged ahead to finish 13 5. Fogarty starred for Dubbo with relentless tackling while Hill and Pymont contributed key kicks and scores. Forbes battled through heavy scrums as Chandler and O Conner pressed for a reply but Dubbo held on for the win.
Forbes Jockey Club reported a profit of about £160 from the annual meeting on May 7 and 8 after disappointing attendance on Grand Day. The treasurer presented the financial statement showing a profit of £13 with one outstanding item. The club had a bank credit balance of £520.
Death occurs early this morning in Syd. of Mr. R. Lovell a staff member of the Bank of NB Forbes. He leaves a widow and three sons.
Rain improved Homebush market with 29 447 sheep and lambs noted. Prices rose 6 to 8 pence, prime descriptions and Forded totals edged higher. Thursday counts showed 198 sheep vans and 191 wagons. Preparations for England and a farewell party for Mrs Wals featured in local notes.
The State Cabinet approved more than £390 088 for extra land for war service land settlement. Premier Cahill announced 11 properties will yield 23 farms with 11 fat lamb, 4 mixed, 4 wool growing, and 1 dairy blocks. Hawkins said nearly £2 million has been approved since March for land expansion. Ballot properties will be opened for applications with publicity.
Badminton results show men’s and women’s fixtures with forfeits and scores. Matches include Riverside defeating Town Tennis 106 to 85, Dodgers beating Old Boys 6 to 0, and Wongajoru versus Wongajong with varying outcomes. The text also notes a forfeiture involving N.G.G.MIT and MGM J. C.W.A. and includes an advertisement for printing services by The Advocate.
Forbes ALP branch speaker Carey thanks electors who backed Labor candidate Jock Arren in recent elections. He touts personal popularity and party teamwork amid a bitter campaign. Carey pledges effort to support Mr Howse as representative and to win again next election.
Notice warns against any trespassing on HazelDine or Ravens Wood and states all previous permissions are cancelled. Signed by WH Crouch of Garema.
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