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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
3
Sunday notes report solid form for the upcoming open tournament on May 21 and 22 with favorable weather expected to boost scoring. Mentions players like Mrstiall Aid, Stan Wright and newcomers Pat and Jean in mixed foursomes and hints at safety reminders and committee preparations for Mothers Day events.
In the second stage of the members' trophy, five shooters contest a 100 yard double shoot amid strong cross winds. Chambers and Oxley lead with 159, Watson 158, Gordon 158, Muir 155. A trophy seals top three and the final stage starts tomorrow at 1 45 pm. A committee meeting outlined NRA events including an annual shoot and a disappearing turn pet trophy. The Ex-Servicemen's Club of Forbes will present a silver plated cup to the Rifle Club, now on display.
Only one match is scheduled for tomorrow in the P D H S A competition between Ex Students and O W with a second game to form a Forbes country week team in Sydney. Ex-Forbes players listed include Dent H Turner RB Field Peale BH Newham J Wilson J Davie J Field M Dickinson M Hooper Wr Bowers. The CW team features Flannery Sykes Ruge Fraser OBulligan J Fuge B Rolfe Bestove A Ford DB Wall and Sykes. A Bathurst journey by men and women is planned Sunday to help selectors choose the zone squad for Sydney. The Far Western Zone covers Orange Parkes Forbes Grenfell and Dubbo. Ex Forbes players Plowman and McKay shone in Metropolitan fixtures with Plowman scoring twice for St. George.
Grenfell dominates South Forbes as Ko Ayre leads a strong start and Boots stalwart Dave Hill scores the lone Souths goal. Souths vow to return later in the season to seek redemption while Grenfell’s goalie is praised for key saves.
The report covers the A Gunn trophy for beginners and the grade championship. Closest match saw B Rousell defeat EB Areldy 92-27 after strong team play. Notable performances include BR Griffithaley and Ko Morgan in the ners’ trophy results and details of Grade A and B standings with player scores and certificates listed.
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