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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
5
Australia dominated Surrey despite poor weather, declaring at nine down for 162. Macartney scored 47, Flendry 39 not out, while Surrey were bowled out for 79 and 62.24. Armstrong took twelve wickets in the match, with M'Donald and Malley also taking wickets.
In a contested match Yorkshire bowls attack, Rhodes dominants with multiple wickets as Rhodes secures key dismissals. Nordsley Ibw with 55 runs, Macartney 23, Taylor 11, Andrews stumped, Hyder, Hendry, Carter among wicket takers. Yorkshire reply strong, multiple dismissals by M Donald and Armeth, Sundries noted, final figures indicate a tight contest with 262 for Yorkshire in their first innings.
C B Fry emerges as England's favored captain candidate after a Lords display. Hearne's fitness is in doubt and he will miss the Nottingham match. Durston of Middlesex is eyed as a potential fast bowler as England seeks a new leader and bowling punch.
A wire from Mesers Winchcombe, Carson Ltd reports Sydney wool sales opened with strong competition. Super woolgat values matched March figures as medium to good merinos rose about 74 percent, faulty merinos up 10 percent, crossbreds at best rates. Skirtings held to March prices.
A London report notes Canadian criticisms of the Imperial Conference gain prominence in the press while Australia shows more generous support. Canada opposes renewed naval policy discussion. London wool sales closed strong with prices fully maintained.
The Forbes Parents and Citizens Association met with large attendance led by Rev. L. Peacock. Thirteen new members joined while a council proposal to hand South Circle Park to the children for playing spaces was approved for early levelling. A sub-committee will report on playing areas at next meeting.
Por Chronie Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. This fragmented OCR note lists product names and suggested remedies, implying a period ads/mentions of health items and lunch options without a clear narrative.
A letter from W Bartley requests a meeting with Mr Tozer at Forbes on Saturday at 3 pm to settle who owes an apology about a dance hosted to aid a hospital. Mr Tozer had asked for a refund of his money at 11 and was refunded.
A committee met at the Australia Hotel with president J K Flannery presiding. Attendees included H J Allen Stinson Brownhill Falconer O'Dwyer Entwisle and Hyrd ee with Dickens absent. They planned a Parkes Belfere Forbes match on Sid June and a season program for weekend play plus trophies from Botwiale Stinson and Allen.
A week’s quail shooting ends with three birds in the bag and fair marksmen. Forbes residents face a postponed Katoomba Thousand Art Union draw to September. At Central Criminal Court Sroney and others face manslaughter charges over a death at a surgery, with verdicts and sentences noted. Local notices include evangelist visits, river fish catches, and community ads.
A Bu Gowre FP A and H Association committee met in the School of Arts on May 7 1921 with J T Noble presiding. The group discussed printing work and show preparations, appointed a handicapper, stewards, and pavilion duties, and planned venue expansion. Local news covers aeroplane visits, M L I O O F events, property developments, a major land sale on May 1, and weather changes with a rain fall pleasing farmers.
The Hon. R Sproule MLC and Mr M M Flannery MLA for Murrumbidgee will address electors at the Town Hall Forbes tomorrow night at 8 oclock. Mrs Patterson, Acting-Secretary Forbes Branch ALP, notes a ladies special seating arrangement.
Tenders invited for the purchase and removal of about 1000 Cypress Pine Trees at Yerra Yerra near Forbes. Tenders must be in per 100 super feet and lodged on or before the 27th inst with W. K. Garnsey senior Forbes. Details of conditions available at Garnsey's Forbes office. Robert Rice Yerra Yerra.
Nominated for the Extraord inary Vacancy following EH Elliott resignation are Avames John Newell of Bandon Forbes grazier and Charles William Sinclair of Lake Cowal Marsdens station manager. Postal ballot election at the Shire Chambers Forbes on the 15th June 1821. only rate-payers may vote. Returning Officer T Lozell.
The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders until 3 June for multiple contracts including Forming Forbes to Cowra Road and Mylandra to Goolagong Road gravelling, Corridgery gravelling at Bogan Gate, and fencing a Shire Tank at Wirringa. Specifications are at the Shire Clerk's office in Forbes.
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