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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
12
Perce Dignam led with seven and a Thomie tick win as Frank Herbert earned a Sunday trophy despite a club rule limiting prizes. Local golf coverage recounts Dignam’s standout round, Brien and Moore trading handicaps, and a detailed club program with future events and ladders for players at Eugowra.
A note from Mrs Gordon Maglus mentions a baby born in Orange with a eight teen weight misprint and a two pound infant named M. The mother Mrs Dignim Helmore of Canterbury reportedly received gifts from residents of Sydney at the birth. The account cites a possible record but contains inconsistencies and unclear details.
Items of interest describe a dance at Mulligan's barn in Lachlan Valley with attractions and a supper. Ex servicemen are urged to attend a meeting in Arta on Friday at 3 pm to arrange catering for the Diggers' Ball. The Eugowra recreation site and showground are mentioned with council trustees meeting to plan events.
Frn reports show Eugowra defeat 14 to 8 in Sunday play. Hin well scored a try for Eugowra with Herbert adding three goals. Bright hockey at Eugowra saw Men lose to South and Women Forbes beat Parkes 4 to 3. Three tennis teams competed as Kan garooby beat Di aeta 14 to 3. Bugowra won 13 to 7 over Cn dal and Meteo eg UF beat Bandon 15 to 12. West Sunday pre play at Bugowre Rowsthorne listed players and officials for upcoming matchups.
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