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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
The United States Crop Reporting Board predicts a record breaking wheat harvest for 1947 from about 75.7 million acres. Total production may top 1.212 billion bushels, surpassing 1946's 1.158 billion, enabling continued exports at a record pace.
The Forbes Ten ny Association hosts a Saturday afternoon tennis event with many matches listed including Bonnie Royal Nelson Park Town and Town vs Nelson Park. Secretaries Bob Dunn and Brian Clarke are coordinating, with upcoming Sunday fixtures and a memorial for Scouting at Drowilga Vale Progeny on July 20 honoring Lord Haden Powell and local Scouts.
The draw lists upcoming tennis style court matchups across venues such as Bonnie Royal Nelson Park Town Wongijong Neboo Park and Methodista with dates from June through September. Teams Bonnie Royal Town Nelson Park Wongajong and Nebon Park appear repeatedly with varying pairings and scores.
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee warns landholders of fire risk as the season approaches. It notes last season was quiet but equipment has deteriorated. A limited supply of new feather beaters is available from the Government Shares Department at 27 each, allocated to brigades replacing unserviceable gear. Councils should send orders to the Department of Local Government.
Mins M. Pease returns to her Parkes home for a few months before traveling overseas, while Mr. E. Owle plans to reside in the Forbes district.
A detailed recap of Forbes Golf Notes covers weekend action led by top scorer Bob Wyats who set a course record, and mentions players such as Reid, Muldoon, and Bevan in grades B and AB. It notes Stableford standings, quarterfinal scheduling, and the plan to defend the Hoona Cup on Parkes July 6 with a large Forbes delegation.
Parkes and Forbes rugby league action dominated a busy weekend. Spooner Oval saw unbeaten Tullamore and Darmabalghhe clash while local clubs faced travel and fundraising efforts. Return of key players, injuries, and a plan to improve grounds surfaced at the Parkes meeting as returned servicemen contributed to the week’s sports and community efforts.
Pastures Protection Board tested that ibis hatcheries could help fight the hopper menace. Australian ornithologist A R Kinghorn said if depredation by wild cats and the Indian cricket roach could be checked, hatchery birds would not be needed. He claimed one ibis could eat up to 6000 small growthoppers daily.
William Tell won the Buckingham Handicap at Flemington in a fine performance. The horse delivered a strong ride, costing only 50 ns, pleasing his owners and boosting stake winnings.
The A and B Pairs Handicap finals were played with keen competition. Bly and Baker defeated Robert and Blevers 28 to 12 in the A final, while Gale and Boreham beat Lett and Spencer 31 to 17 in the HB event. Other results included Speemter proving dominant in the Cock of the Walk, and Griffith and Dempsey 24 defeating Leaney and Girot.
The Winchcombe yard sold a large consignment with top prices to 654 for heavy Merino weavers and to 814 for prime heavy lambs. Prime heavy wethers ranged to 854, heavy sheep to 110, and trade ewes down to 274 as buyers pressed for quality over quantity. Stronger demand pushed prices higher versus the prior fortnight.
A debate on football discipline surfaced as speakers criticized lack of control in Group KI games. McMurray accused referees of entering the field before blowing the whistle while players were fouled, urging better refereeing and calmer behavior from coaches like Goodwin whose actions were praised.
A dense racing card shows acceptances at Randwick including horses such as Monarch and Lord Luck with weights and odds listed. Multiple divisions cover thoroughbreds and high weight handicaps with entries from various stables and jockeys across the field.
The schedule lists multiple women and men players representing South Fortes in upcoming games against Forbes Whites, Lachlanders, and others. Key figures include D ont, Bathgate, Martin, Callaghan, Bendren, Lydford, and Gynott with match notes urging immediate contact with the secretary.
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