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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
6
A town council meeting last Thursday discussed the Town Tennis Club's bid to create improved courts. Residents debated maintenance and funding as a deputation urged support and a public petition was mentioned.
Forbes agents report a dearer market at Weaver & Co Forges on Friday 2nd with about 250 head sold. Demand from Sydney and regional buyers kept prices firm as prime baconers and porkers advanced, with heavy mobs and store pigs also higher.
Eight teams nominated for A division with others in B and C divisions. Competitions begin Friday May 7 with games each Thursday except May 28 trial matches at Dubbo before selecting the Western Division team to meet the Englishmen in Forbes on June 7. Draw for A division lists Parkes versus Canowindra at Dubboy Forbes Narraming Wellington Peak Hill versus Condobolin.
Municipal Council moves to host the English footballers in Forbes on June 7 with Aldermen Jones and Holloway urging co operation from Jemalong Shire and local bodies. A public meeting is held next Monday night to mobilize support and plan a large working campaign for the event.
A detailed roundup of matches and player form from Forbes area teams. Highlights include West’s full-back performances, Bentick and Edwards prominence, and selection notes for Combined Country teams with training reminders and upcoming fixtures at Spooner Oval.
New Zealand Loan & Mortgage Association reports a Forbes sale yarded 630 head with buyers from Orange Coottayin dra Parkes and metropolitan areas. Prices ranged from fat Veolets £5 to £16 plus, up to £27 for Hereford bullocks, with 15 to 18 month dairy and Jersey heifers selling between £11 and £125.
Forbes and District Picnic Race Club schedules its annual meeting at the local racecourse on Thursday May 9. Entries for fixtures list weights for numerous horses including Real Blue, Brown Hawk, Doctor, and Lord Pleasant among others, with detailed pounds and entries across multiple race events.
The article reports a decisive 6-0 loss for the men’s hockey squad with standout moments and notes promising individual efforts amid team challenges. It highlights efforts by several players and references upcoming games and performance expectations.
A Mrs. A B Bowes laments 25 years with no progress on her property, describing ongoing charges for rates despite no dirt moved. The narrative references local officials, estate concerns, and community groups involved in inquiries and potential action.
Unclear OCR reads like a fragment about a steel vest and a local note. Mentions Bury, Linsity Sand Hl, clans or OWDW, and a share cracker. Details are unreadable and names uncertain.
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