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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1947

Page

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Touring Metrop Team Seeks Local Replacements at Forbes

Mr Frank Noonan plans to bring a touring metropolitan cricket team to Forbes on April 3. Three of his players must leave for Fing matches on the South Coast and cannot return for the next tour date. Matches remain set at Grenfell Young Coota Temora, with Mr Noonan seeking three suitable local players to fill in. Interested should contact Association secretary Mr Morrison.

Frank Noonan Metropolitan Cricketets Forbes Grenfell Young Cootamundea Temora Novnan

Grinsted Cup Final: Wirringa Faces Goolagong for Trophy

Wirringa defeats Goolagong to hold the Grinsted Cup with a final match planned next Sunday against Forbes on the holders wicket. Team selections include A Kagem and M Morrison among others, with transport details noting a 6:60 am departure.

Goolagong Tinye Forbes Ferres A Kagem Leapt Elto Thomas W Morrison J. and Fowler TL Elliott L. Nicholin JL Hund H. Cemneron Wo Bon

It Can Happen Here Debunked by H O Elliott

An Ashburnham political figure H O Elliott tells Advocate staff that the phrase It can happen here reflects concern he urges action against. He cites union pressure and government weakness, arguing a firm stance is needed to prevent social and economic chaos in Britain and Australia.

Gydney Tosday Britain Daman

FULNESS FACES FINE FOR FORGETTING BOOKS

At Forbes Public Liberty a ladies borrower faced a fine for not returning books on time. The meeting discussed extending borrow periods and waivers for some readers while noting one member forgot to return items and paid 4/6 in fine.

Forbes Tharuday Mroderich Wirthie Gantry Shikai

Wheatgrowers Union meeting outlines regional agricultural plans

At a Nomeeting at Poocom Kal urdey the Wheatgrowers Union discussed forming an agricultural high stone area serving Orange and Comitobelan east districts. The meeting approved appointing J C Gilnawom of Piquet to lead establishment with emphasis on common regional issues. A new council elected Ho Ward as President and W Bolam as Vice president with committee members named for organizing events and outreach across Tamworth Ya Wl and surrounding districts.

Poocom Kalurdey Page Mint Council Orange Comitobelan Furm Fiayn J. C. Gilnawom Piquet Por Hes Tamworth nTick Council Cers Ho Ward Parkes W. Bolam Beernbary

Post Office Clerk Charged With Mail Theft

Maurice Crowley of Underwood Street Forbes faced two counts of stealing postal articles and two counts of tampering with mail after a local Court of Petty Sessions heard testimony from six witnesses. He was committed for trial at Forbes Quarter Sessions on July 1 and released on £20 bail per charge. Crowley offered no statement when questioned by Mr. Earle.

Court of Petty Sessions Mrr W. K. Earle P.M P.M.G Maurice Crowley Underwood Street Forbes Tral Forbes Quarter Earls

Antarctic probe details theft with postal letters revealed

Interrogations of Crowley and Polenand at a Forbes post office uncovered tampering with registered letters including a postal money order. Crowley admitted opening letters and delivering one article to the wrath section, with witnesses from the Forbes Post Office confirming mail irregularities and investigations ongoing.

Will Italy Hepartmene Ein Coy Icton Ieee Rowley Dows Cet Cooke Polen Seid Crowley Crowley Polenand Crawley Ale Neusen Forbes Post Office Keith Baker Poigmand Pawtmaster

Pig sales report at fortnightly sale with varied buyers

Filward Weaver & Coy Forbes and co op report about 030 pigs sold at the regular fortnightly sale on Friday March 11. Buyers came from Sydney Orange Parkes and Deroobal gle Meatworks with Grenfell and local buyers handling light and mahed pigs. Market opened easier then firmed with generally good quality and favorable comparison to the previous sale. Quotations list backfatters choppers baconers perkgs and suceed producers with varying weights and prices.

Filward Weaver & Coy Forbes Anit Farmers & Graders’ Co-op, 0, Ltd Omunge Auclaneera Waue Sydney Orange Parkes Deroobalgle Grenfell

Free Travel for School Children Proposal Discussed

At a Shire Council meeting the notion of free transport for school children was debated. The council considered government subsidies and requested budget estimates, with several members advocating free travel for primary and secondary students and others urging parental contribution to cover extra costs.

Copeland Totiteeh Jeter Mreoy Amid Ife Reaigers Shire Vasidente Brant Cr Tout

Springfield Defeats Forbes 4-2 in Boyle Polo Cup

In the Boyle Polo Cup at Kyeemagh on Saturday Springfield defeated Forbes 4-2 after the first chukia with two goals in each late period. Forbes captain T. L. Bray stood out, saving many times, while Bray and V. I. Vickers scored Forbes goals. Also a local wanted notice requests gleans rags, no woollens, 3d per lb.

Springfield Forbes Kyeemagh Ohukke T. L. Bray Wos V. I Vickers

Hooked Draw At Saturday Hockey Competition

Draw announced for Saturday hockey event begins at 2 pm with matchups including Meas era South Por bea Bina y Capen listed in the lineup.

Orxt South Porbea Bina Y Capen

Shire of Jemalong approves wage award for staff

The Shire of Jemalong council approves a salary award for a group of staff under Ordinance 26. The measure sets new pay rates and outlines provisions for the base pay and allowances. The agreement comes into effect after adoption and is subject to ongoing review.

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