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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1950
Page
2
Tenders inviting supply of 60 tons Grade Box Firewood in 20 inch lengths to Forbes District Hospital close March 2 addressed to J A Wiley Secretary. Delivery required promptly to the hospital.
The Forbes Polo Club announces its annual general meeting at the Vandenberg Hotel at 4 p.m. on Tuesday March. Van B Sulian serves as Hon. Sec.
The Municipality of Forbes invites applications for an I Grade Clerk position. Closing at 4 p.m. March 30 1950, the role offers male and female scales per award with age and wage conditions, requires Intermediate education, office routine knowledge, and timekeeping costing experience. Include references and service details if applicable.Town Clerk DB. BP. Dempsey. Forbes. March 16, 1950. ANNUAL AND MONTHLY MEETING details follow.
Intending players are reminded of training at Spooner Oval tonight as Country Week finals near on 16 at Parkes. Prospects for Western team to meet England of Portes on June 7 depend on fitness. Juniors are expected, Deon Rolfe eyes Astley Cup return to Fortes. Rugby League Ladies' Auxiliary meets at Ambulance Station on March 28. Porbes schedules home games with Grenfell on April 2 and 3, with more talks for two more. Owen Sykes set to play with Parken after clearance. Ted Tanks seeks clearance for new role as player coach at Molong. US telephone density 381 per 100, world 92.8.
The Forbes Rifle Club reports finishing the second stage of the J A Faderaon trophy, notes Arthur Hawkes victory, praises new shooters Thomas Cules and Bestie Dovby, discusses light conditions and handicap scoring, and previews upcoming shoots and club activities including visits to other towns and a forthcoming trophy at the G A Chambers range. The piece also covers club subs, overall aims, and social hospitality during trips.
Golf notes recount club election details led by President V Cooke and Captain W Hood amid adverse conditions. Membership dues and social play plans include no formal championships this year, with finances via G Pye and H Soutar. Anecdotes mention course upkeep, shoe find, and Forbes golfers touring Sydney, plus hints of upcoming opening day preparations and amateur tricks.
Parkes Jockey Club kicked off a two day Gold Cup meeting hailed as the best in years with top Sydney jockeys in attendance. The first day raised funds for local clubs and hospitals while results featured Bay Doll, Count Cosmo, Flying Fanny and Royal Cargo among winners in Maid en and Improvers events.
Night competition rounds on Wednesday saw No-Hop ers beat Waratahi Whatatu by one game with a one game handicap. The Night Gwis and Hubbas drew at 30 games apiece after Hubbas received a three game handicap. A replay of the semi-final is planned tonight to determine who faces Waratabe in the final and the grand final against No-Hop ers.
The swimming club outlines its championship schedule for Saturday March 18 with juveniles and seniors events across multiple strokes and distances. Entries close by Friday night. all competitors must be club members with at least one Saturday afternoon swim. Prizes include open orders toward a trophy and season attendance honors. a full prize list will be published next week.
Belected at a meeting in Cowra to contest the state elections, Mr PP Richardson of Canowindra Road, Cowra, introduced to voters after 17 years in the district. A farmer and former Wiaul Goolm Shire Council member of five years, he also served on Central Tablelands County Council and Cowra show society. The article notes 1940 U S vehicle production at 220,009 with 277,745 exported.
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