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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 17, 1938

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Group XI Reveals Rugby League Representative Team

After the Dubbo Forbes Shield match on Sunday, selectors named the Group XI team to represent the region at Parkes next Sunday and Western Division picks for Wollongong final. Forbes and Dubbo players dominate, with Clifton set for his first inter-group appearance and the five-eighths, forwards, and fullback detailed in the selections. A second Group X squad was chosen to face Forbes early, with Forbes players slated for Parkes duties and a special Forbes train arranged to Parkes.

Mexsrs. Mi A. O Nell Dubbo A. Wilcox Condobolin 1. Martin Forbes Parkes Mr. Thorn Lithgow Wollongong Orst Biel Bennett Hamilton Will Emelt R. Clyma W. Fatman Dukers Poreesh J. O'Donnell Bo Hamion Bubba Halt Wheeler Clifton Blech Wand R Lloyd O'Connor Degbbyy Ata Dij- Vista AB Atl St Wma Forbes Club Murphy Vines Worward Lloyd Forbes Rugby League Group KI Joes

Obituary Mrs K McGregor Former Wittin g district resident dies

The death occurred Friday of Mrs. Kete McGregor a former resident of the Whittington district aged Td years She is survived by one son Stanley and two daughters Her funeral Saturday afternoon pointed to the Presbyterian portion of the local cemetery with graveside service conducted by Rev D A Clerke due to Rev J B Costello being absent Mr A G Jones handled mortuary arrangements

Mire Kete Mctvegor Wittingw Stanley J. BH Costello D. A. Clerke A G, Jones

Renewal of Work at Newnes Oil Field in Australia

Renewal of drilling and operations at the Newnes oil field in Australia details oil production, tonnages, and byproducts for 1920 and earlier, noting gallons of crude oil, kerosene, wax, and sulfuric byproducts. The text highlights exports, import reliance, and government interest in sustaining oil supplies for national security and economic rehabilitation.

Dierlae Newnes Caperton-Newnes Australia Commonwealth Arliss

Rain clears with light quarter rainfall in district

Weather record notes brief showers last Friday morning with improving conditions by afternoon. Rainfall totals show Way tallying 11 points for the period, while prior three months report 239 points across February 101, March 14, and April 124.

Tennis Club Meeting Looks to Weaver Cup Night

A meeting of clubs interested in the Weaver Cup competition will be held at Flannery's Austestia Hotel tonight. Forbes Lawn Tennis Club has long conducted the event. The Ladies committee of the Town Club hosts weekly tournaments on Thursdays starting this week. The Nelson Park team recently traveled to Buckowie for a return match, with results showing Nelson Park taking the day.

Flannery Austestia Forbes Lawn Ugurdin Bukowie Nelson Park Y Grawlin

Model Engineers Change Meeting Night Attracts Change

Local Model Engineers Club members unable to attend regular meeting due to Premmones attendances. Meeting postponed to last Wednesday at Mr T HL Ison’s home and agreed to move the meeting night to the first Friday each month. Members not present on Wednesday 1st urged to sign to confirm the change.

Model Engineering Club T. HL Ison Bandon Street C. Dearman Wight

Death of James Hampton Ends Longtime Forbes Native Life

Mr James Hampton a 65 year old native of Forbes and carpenter died Sunday after a recent operation in the District Hospital. He reentered the institution days earlier and passed away at a time of high district regard. Survived by a widow and two children James and Mrs (name).

James Hampton Forbes William Hampton James

Weekend Violence Sweeps Sydney City

A violent weekend hits Sydney with stabbings at Darlinghurst and a shooting incident there, a separate shooting at Kogarah, multiple burglary reports, assaults in a park, two constables badly hurt in a crash after a speeding car chase in North Sydney, and a man crushed to death under timber.

Sydney Darlinghurst Kogarah Piy Park North Sydney

Postponed Meeting of Purbeapreed Association Committee

A committee meeting was postponed due to illness of secretary W Roberts. At yesterday’s Can dobalin Pinto races Mrs A J Gunn rode twice, winning both the Bracelet and Cup with Judie, the first rider scoring 6 4 in the second.

Committee of Purbea P. R Ood H. Association W. ©. Roberts Horsowner A. J. Gunn Judie

Funeral Procession From Catholic Church Planned

Funeral will be held this day, leaving the Catholic Church at 11 o'clock. Mesers A H Williams and Co supervise arrangements.

Mesers A. H. Williams and Co

Jemalong Shire Council Notes Rates and Noxious Plants Policy

The Jemalong Shire Council disclosed the monthly rates changes and bank balances after the meeting led by Shire Clerk Mir Ogden. They discussed the Noxious Plants Act amendments and committee advice, endorsing a list with exceptions while urging inclusion of Star This Ue Mexican Poppy and Patterson's Curse.

Sim Mir M. Ogden Jemalong WW. Beddie J. F. Wanmond J. Herbert G. A. Grifith A. J. Booth Min M. Caden Mrr. Ogden Libsack CAC Uuet Lis Drs. Grifith Herbert Thet Safron Avielio Patterson

Nurse Knocked Down By Car In Dubbo Incident

A nurse named Mrs Horton 40 living in Wingewarra Street was struck by a motor car on Court road near War District Hospital Saturday night. She suffered a fractured foot and shock and was taken to the local surgery then Dubbo Hospital. The driver was Robert Thompson.

Rayer Robert Thompson Court Road War District Hospital IkGbation Mise Wingewarra Street Mins Horton Bulance Dubbo Thomas RH. Herring Railway Department Nedires Buodoey Tin

Dubbo Races Ex-Queenslander Soft Step In Dubbo Cup

The ex Queenslander Soft Step now owned by a Wellington sportsman carries top weight in the Dubbo Cup to be run on the Show meeting's first day. Weights for the opening day include numerous entries with numbers and horse names such as Mackinton Bit Darquett, Lary Lavenda, Tweedside, Windbire, and Quain Ray, among others.

Soft Step Wellington Bindi Windbire Mackinton Bearch Berkeley Misa Cootremond Quirkway Lary Lavenda Tweedside Vagabond Fiddler Sandy Marst Red Clown Wallace Carbine Quain Ray Maldon Barcogn Kurnell Boy Thamous Raynel Berwink Craboon Black Oak Redd Teddy Ron King Olive Fenello Ning Vale Miao DS Baviet Bandoello Vareell Blue Rose Albertmarch Goldaller Sydneyer Millmerrin Lord Tallman Osemonth Majestic Confido Lonade Nine Vale Beeswing Mikado Nubes Curtist Golconda Fulham Trim Enough Captain Bleck Quinn Poy Why Wherry Lochacian

Bradman Sparkles at Lords with 257 Not Out in Injured Toe Test

Australian captain Bradman scores 257 not out in 330 minutes at Lord s despite an injured toe. He hits 22 fours and a six, guiding Australia to 428 in reply to England. Hassett 57 and MacCabe 40 add support as Fingleton and Brown struggle.

Bradman Lords W. A. Brown J. Fingleton GC. L. Badcock Hassett T. MacCabe Stiumpe Severa

Freak Piglet Sighting At Bathgate Farm Sparks Curiosity

A report from Bathgate notes a freak piglet born to Mr. Herb Forbes, measuring under two inches in length with an uneven appearance. It shows a small teat-like appendage on a nipple-like structure, intriguing locals and readers interested in unusual livestock.

Mr. Herb Bathgate Forbes

Promoted Beauty Confidence From Creme Charmosan Ad

A playful ad line features Cecelia praising a beauty product. She notes its appeal and short warm compliments, highlighting how the Creme Charmosan powder base keeps skin flawless in heat or cold. The copy sells the product as a biggest seller and a timeless beauty aid.

Cecelia

Creme Charmosan store and chemist drapers noted

A fragment mentions shops and chemists named Creme Charmosan, with references to drapers and stores. No clear events, dates, or locations are provided.

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