Bradman Advocates Turf Wickets for Forbes Visit
Don Bradman, cricket legend, discussed England tour prospects and the need for a turf wicket in Forbes to lure a major association team. He praised local enthusiasm, recalled his Bathurst to Canowindra flight, and urged Forbes to "get busy" with sponsors and venues.
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Ben
Bathurst
West
Orange
Parkes
Im Forbes
Forbes Association
Don
Don Bradman
Bathurat
Canowindra
Tomkin
Mick Simmons
Bradman
Western Airwaye
Forbes Chamber of Commerce Debates Rail Service Expansion
The Forbes Chamber discusses government savings bank policy, local brickwork expansions, and calls for a weekend rail service between Orange and Forbes. Members oppose passive acceptance, urge persistent action, and plan to press the Prime Minister via deputation in July or August.
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Orange
Sweet
Gramie
Farhurat Howd
Elliott
Parkes Clumber
Port Augusta Raii
Propoiton
Heatta
Parkes
Cooperithon
Hest
Forbes
Low
Ronnie Betw Orange
Dubbo
Examination Results From Convent of Mercy High School
Record of half year examination results at Our Lady of Mercy High School listing student names and subject grades across First Second and Third Years. Includes multiple subjects such as Region English History Geography Math Latin French Art Theory Business Principles Dressmaking and marks like A B SB BB GR 12A 12B varied per student.
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Our Lady of Mercy's High School
Championship Event A Qualifying Round Report
Championship event qualifying took place at Forbes colt links last Wednesday with players posting scores such as McLean 81-14-67 Emmett 311-s-7?3 Williams 81-16-71 Davia 88-2-65 Nilon 89-18-11 McDade 92-16-76 Wayne 16-22-74 Davidson 8-10-82 Kowden 106-28-77 Barton 113-28-85. A stroke handicap competition aligned with the event will continue over the weekend.
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Forbes Colt Links
McLean
Emmett
Stinson
Willams
Davia
Nilon
McDade
Wayne
Davidson
Kowden
Barton
Turf Wicket Fight in Forbes Council Over Cash Pledge
In Forbes NSW locals debate funding a turf wicket for the coming cricket season. Meg Miller of Lachlan Garage reports the board has £800 to £100 in hand to offer the council, after trials showed a sample wicket from Comea as best. Miller urged the council to approve the project promptly.
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Che
Cricket Association
Mr. Willis
Ted I
Meg G
Miler
Lachlan
Ana
Bray
New South Wales Cricket Association
Mr. Miller
Oomea
Mayor Indicates Association Should Fund Wicket Project
The mayor told reporters near Lachlan and Court Streets that the council would not move on the tyre wicket. He urged the Association to begin work if funds exist, with council maintenance once grounds are taken over. Trustees should lease the house until council assumes control.
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Ald. Byrnes
Lachlan and
Court Streets
Counsell
Sydney Temns
Forbes
URODYNE touted as relief for bladder problems past 40
An advertisement claims URODYNE tablets cure bladder weakness and related symptoms in middle age. It features testimonials praising Dr Southworth and promises money back if not satisfied.
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Bett
Bouthworth
Grenfell Cup Race Echoes Black Burr Record Wins
The Grenfell Cap event went to Marshon on Wednesday with Black Burr achieving four consecutive wins. Black Burr’s victories were recorded in 1923, 1920, 04, and 25. Lee Griffiths rode the first two wins with 8, Cracknell noted.
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Grenfell
Marshon
Black Burr
Lee Griffiths
Cracknell
Grenfell Coursing Grant Debate at Club Meeting
At Grenfell Coursing Club committee, debate over a £15 15s grant from the N C A for the most representative event in the Central Weast. Some want the grant to go to the event with the most added money, others to the event drawing nominations from more owners. It was moved to ask the NCA secretary to define moat representative event and value, with Forbes Club arguing for the Great Western Puppy Stakes worth £130 to the winners and £75 added money.
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Low
Forbes Chamber of Commerc
Liekena
Forbes
Gibbes
Ellott
Goverment Savings Bank Commission
Elliott
Divkemr
Te Roval Bank
Aoy Wi Renpenishte
Grenfell Coursing Club Committee
N.C.A
Harwick
Makin
Forbes Club
Notable Sydney Cup riders from early 20th century
The passage recalls 1920s winners and jockeys in the Sydney Cup. Griffiths rode Your Poppa to Cup victory in 1926 and steered Vandarlo to win in 1921, with other top finishes on Chain Lightning and Doon. Les Paddington placed third in 1920, Tartan Flather winning that year, and Curry aboard Lady Wilde won in 1914.
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Sydney
Your Poppa
Forbes
Griffiths
Grifiths
Vandarlo
Chain Lightning
Doon
Les Paddington
Tartan Flather
Jack Quigley
Curry
Lady Wilde
Rice
Morven Laddie
Deplorable School Building Sparks Local Action
For six years the Department of Education rents a dilapidated adjoining building for pupils as parents and citizens urge action. Chamber of Commerce leaders plan a deputation to Forbes officials and seek permission to inspect the structure, noting leaky, rainy day conditions and urging cooperation with the Parents and Citizens Association.
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Department of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Parents & Citizens
Associateun God
D. Low
Chamber
Elliott
Forbes
Itwan
Sweet
Drummond
Bext
M.L.A
Parents & Citizens’ Association
Best
Barraclough Opticians Visit At Forbes Hotel
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians announces next visit at the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes on Wednesday July 5 from 9:00 to 3:30. The firm has visited this town regularly for 30 years.
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Forbes
Vandenberg Hotel
Ring 500 Builder Contractor Forbes Estimates Across Classes
Forbes provides estimates for all classes of building and contracting work and offers a motor lorry for hire by day or night. The notice targets potential clients needing general contracting guidance and transportation services.
Forbes Sleepers Benefit Sought by Chamber of Commerce
Forbes residents urged the Area Commissioner to extend sleeping car service so travelers can sleep through Central station layovers. Chamber president J D Low cited byelaw patterns in Mudgee and other centers and asked for Saturday departures to shift to allow 7 o clock disembarkation.
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Forbes
Focal Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Low
Byrney
Central Station
Low
Mudgee
Geo. Basestt
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Advocate
England
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Jean Helman
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Ella Hughes
Josephine Deagrove
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Marie McGarry
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Sexie Rhodes
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Madge Sam
Lyris Beoge
Grenfell Cup
Burch’s
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
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J. L. Watson
Jin
Gale
Oshes
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