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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
2
A fragmented record of golf club chatter notes surprises and social events. Mentions players like Charles and Ted Bullock, Gordon Pye, and Rop Barter with reflections on rounds social nights and future plans. The piece references club rituals invitations guest policies and a forthcoming tournament.
The inter business horses league competition resumes with four regular Saturday afternoons at Spooner Oval. Teams include Meagher's, Tobacco Factory, De roobalgie, Hughes, and Municipal Employees. A meeting to form the Austin Houses Rugby League Association is slated for next Saturday at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Field mice stirred brief unease at the Girl Guides weekend camp held on Sir and Mim Ken Cutler’s Woodbine property. Camp commandant Miss Jean Coles led Brown Owl duties assisted by Miss Kingham. Patrols cooked breakfast, and activities included knotting games and campfire, ending with Michael Cutler’s fifth birthday and ice cream treat.
A bowls event featured a strong weekend with pleasant play and tribute to the late J B Chifley during Bathurst funeral proceedings. Ted Prow defeated Arthur Willig 33-21 in the playoff after a tense final, with Prow holding the lead after about ten ends in a notably competitive game.
Forbes Union teams will skip Saturday games as plans shift to an upcoming All Blacks vs Western Districts curtain-raiser at Parkes. Eric Tweedale and Lance Earl lead Forbes selections in a high‑talent central west side, with Tony Wall at full back and a mix of experienced and youthful backs and forwards backing the visitors' pace and skill.
Amateur hockey notes cover South Forbes and Parkes games with lineups for men and junior teams. It lists players for Meagher's Saturday squad, references to Cowra and Forbes matches, and notes on upcoming Sunday fixtures plus selected players for a South Forbes at YC W appearance.
The club at Booth Circle Park on groan araopement aims to start at 1.15 pm with the Calume grow Whites. The Hockey Club President is Peter Ward, secretary G Bathgate, treasurer GO Grant. Players are told to bring white shorts and wear white shirts. team list includes F oD (capt), GC Bathgate, A Gray, P Ward, J inc Gordon, J Duncan, B Ward, R Cameron, A Stow, M Giro, with reserves D Munro and K Rum.
Condobolin team led by captain Norm Jacobson meets Forbes in a key match this Sunday. Walsh, Jacobson, and Wright loom as major attacking threats while Forbes aims to curb their pace and avoid penalties. The open game, strong reserves, and premiership hopes hinge on disciplined defense and sharp finishing.
The church plans a new hall adjoining the church premises and has permission from the Department of Taxation for fund collection via tax deduction. Plans will be seized by the minister and reported to the district council. Staff at the college report satisfactory conditions with challenges in new building works. Students toured mining and industrial sites on a South Coast trip, including Port Kembla steelworks. Religious drama will be staged at Forbes on July 1, with two plays exploring Bethany and the Cross. The fellowship tea featured a talk on leisure time, and next Sunday is Students' National Day of Prayer with observances in Protestant churches.
The notice reviews Lite Sunday services and the church’s second year “Wife campaign” efforts. It recalls a morning address by an expert and an evening talk on firsthand religion, urging personal experience of Christ through faith, prayer, and loving action. Services listed for Forbes and Bedgerabong with times and locations.
Sale at Wonder adverse cubidat Witchcombe featured lambs and wether types, yarding was nil quality limited. Well grown ewe lambs and wether line sold around 4 to 4 18 with Merino ewes and small frames selling in the mid to high range. overall sale judged satisfactory with buyers from Wagga and Condabolin among attendees.
A trainer died after a greyhound trial on a track when a dog collided with him, knocking him down and injuring others nearby. A widow and four children, including twins, survive the deceased.
On Sunday evening at Forte Minister will commence a series of addresses on Christ and Church. The first sermon or discourse is titled The necessity the Church. All are welcome. For your printing requirements consult the Actor.
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