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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
2
The A grade bowls final featured a tight finish as Gar Jones and Jules Oliot led 16 on the 11th end before Dr. Kelley and Gale leveled at 26 all on the 35th end. In the final end Dr. Kelley and Gale ran out winners 18 to 12.
In a special general meeting nominations for the singles championship were discussed with a close date set for nominations. The report lists local results from Ferguson Sinel d and nearby clubs, including matches at Fortes and Eugowra with multiple players named and scores. It also notes a Progressive Competition won by Walden Byrne Gogard Gardiner with 3 games 24 points and outlines next week’s event and beginner hints.
The report notes fine and warm conditions with no excessive heat in recent days. Temperatures edge down slightly at night as autumn approaches, with mild daytime highs and cooler overnight lows.
Word puzzles and personal jottings mix with local sports updates from the course and newspaper notices. Mentions of Ron Barton, a new ruben, and upcoming opening day at the course sit beside playful verses about cricket, a possible membership clamp, and rivalries.
Monday night features Evergreens versus Meaghers Muchare versus Jawan Racqueteers against Buttons and Bows Tuesday night pits All-fin Graw lio against All-Comarm versus Y.CW Blue Birds Thursday night hosts Trockadore Konktabunras Ei-Larks No-Hep ern Friday opens with Mustangs against Old-Timers.
The Warroo column notes cooler conditions with persistent nights and some rain. Local events include the christening at Warroo Church of Roseld Daniel, the Holiday return of Mr and Mrs Max Godden, and Peter Rout’s pending Broken Hill visit. Also mentioned are hospital updates, visits, and a cricket match report noting a 130 run defeat.
The Forbes Rugby Union Club discussed appointing two coaches, AW Mee Hibbin of North Sydney High School and Mrr. Tweedale. The plan aims to balance coaching duties with differing philosophies, as Mc Kibbin expressed willingness to assist and the group noted North Sydney’s junior title as a recent achievement.
Local cricket schedule resumes tomorrow after Ex servicemen faced Methodists with 170 for five. Methodists were 4 for one at stumps as WW and Capst began the semi finals but rain stopped play after four minutes. Weather halves tomorrow’s available time.
A large turnout at Forbes Parish Hall for the Forbes Rugby Union Club annual meeting celebrated a healthy season. Treasurer J Goldman reported receipts of £262 10s 10d, expenses £248 2s 7d, leaving £23 5s 9d. The president Mr Mellion praised the club’s first-year achievements and coaching, noting strong senior and reserve showings in Orange Union play. Officers were elected with Mr W R Hall as president, J Goldman treasurer, and Messrs Tweedale and Mellin named joint coaches. The ground remains Showground if available, with subscriptions kept, and a rules draft to form the club constitution.
The Equestrian Federation renews focus on Olympic riding standards amid rising public interest in horses. At Maitland a major center adapts to growing demand, J Enright of Maitland expanding after 1870 family business records. The firm now partners with New Zealand Loan to meet demand for horses and riding activities across Australia and New Zealand.
Dalgety News Service reports that at the Homebush sales yesterday 19991 sheep and lambs were penned. Sheep were very firm and lambs generally steadier. Suckers made 22d to 26d, lambs 20d to ad. ewes Td to Ad per lb, plus scl value. Cattle yarded 2733, mixed quality. Market practically unchanged with bullocks 142/ to 180/, steers 14/ to 186/, cows 100/ to 112/, heifers 135/ to 145/, yearlings 185/ to LB per 100. Noon truckings: 147 sheep, 96 cattle wagons.
Government notices announce sealed tenders for erection of plans and contract conditions for the Parkes Railway Institute and Social Ball to be received by the Commissioner for Railways, with sets available at 19 York Street Sydney and deposits required. Also notes church services at St John’s Forbes and a local obituary and birth notice.
The Nelson Park Tennis Club announces its annual meeting to be held in the Chib nell at o'clock on Friday lath March. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction, the will of Herbert Bass late of Forbes is being probated. Fourteen days after publication applicants seek probate of the will and codicil witnessed in Victoria. Creditors of the estate must send details of their claims to D. J. Moloney & Williams Solicitors Leichlan Chambers Lachlan 41 Sydney via their agents Edgley Brown & Sanderson Golicitors 6 Wyr Yard Street Sydney.
Shire of Jemalong invites tenders for road No. 27 Goolagong Grenfell with 71 percent deposit. Tender documents available from Department of Main Roads Sydney and Forbes council offices. L owest tender not guaranteed acceptance. bids due in April 1953.
The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders accompanied by a cash deposit for contracts 83/1 62/1 82/4 and 62/5 covering gravel supply delivery and spreading from trucks. Tenders close by 2 April 1962 at 1 pm in Parkes and Sydney offices. The lowest tender will be accepted. Also notices of estate administration for Vila Ottet appear in Supreme Court.
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