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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1954
Page
8
At Forbes Royal Show the Sherritt Brothers of New Crenfell Road exhibited soft wheat in the open section for flour making. Their sample, entered by the Trith Brothers, marked Forbes’ first display by Sher Oi Brothers since earlier wins at Pics wardiya.
Delegates from Parkes Forbes Dubbo Molong Wellington and others gathered as the Group discussed allows paid players. A motion proposed that only clubs employing at most one paid player be accepted while investigations into all clubs would be conducted. Debate covered legality declarations policing recruitment and whether paid players benefit football or town.
A partisan Assembly debated to decide who would cede control of Rugby Union forming a life member. Strong backing for the motion clashed with opposition led by Mr Walkom and Mr Dwyer who warned against unequal participation as clubs discussed paid players and team eligibility. The chairman ruled, with the discussion continuing, and the report notes the meeting would resume on page 6.
In Garema, authorities warn a trespass case involving a tree planting dispute and alleged shooting has been forwarded for prosecution without remand. The matter centers on firewood removal and stowage at the Woodlands site, with standard procedures noted by the Office.
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