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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1952
Page
2
The Forbes Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association has been licensed under the Gaming and Heiling Act to conduct greyhound racing at Forbes. Mr KF Cahill MLA has been advised by Chief Secretary Clive Evatt that the grant has been approved.
The Ladies Auxiliary meets tonight in CWA rooms to boost membership and support for Rugby League. Training continues with new recruits and emphasis on not letting wet weather deter players. first aid reserve spots demand ongoing commitment. Home games with Parkes set for April 13 and 20, with talks of additional matches, while new committee members and trials advance the club’s plans. Lachlan Beau, bred at Forbes and sold, profits from Melbourne wins as Tachlan Bey changes hands after a sequence of victories.
Nelson Park Tennis Club reviews the year 1661 1652 with a credit start and end. Night tennis revenue exceeds prior records and funds support new courts. Secretary L Wats highlights member enthusiasm, cups donated by Mr Roy MacDonald, and generous support from Mr H Biggs and committee. Election of officers lists Roy McKay as president and Herb Biggs as treasurer.
A Sunday note from the Associates' Column reports Mrs Walsh winning the first competition of the season with a score of 34. Next Sunday marks opening day with a mixed foursome program starting at 1.30 p.m. Associates are asked to bring a plate for afternoon tea and to practice for the 18 holes ahead.
Cricket fans in Condobolin witnessed a thrilling finish as Warroo edged All Sports by one run in a tense last over. Tom Simmonds delivered a six-wicket burst, securing Warroo’s position in the competition and keeping hopes alive for the Baffin Shield.
In a dense cricket scorecard snippet Robson top scored for Maiden with 11 and 14s from Wunsch and Reedy. Field and Simmonds shared multiple wickets with Field taking 648 runs and 226 bowling, while Thornton and Doyle contributed lower scores amid a tight bowling duel.
Simmonds and Hailey top the tally with early scores as Wunsch and Straney contribute modest totals. Doyle and Thornton show brief bursts, while Wy’s late tally hints at contested play amid miscues and sundries.
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