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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 18, 1951

Page

2

Forbes Polo Club hosts three year wait tournament opens

Forbes Polo Club resumes local play at the Showground with five teams contesting for the Bullivant Cup and Droubalgie Trophy. Captains T. L. Bray and R. D. Bray return from Adelaide success as Ashton, McFarlane, Cahill, Perry and others vie for early leads in a keen field. Narromine and Cudal sides join a strong lineup in a season expected to revive polo interest locally.

Forbes Polo Club Forbes T. L. Bray R. D. Bray Adelaide A. A. Henderson Laurie Morgan Stone District Ashton Pieee Oe Brothers Airlu Wanderers Young Oe Oon Burch Durkin Bitene Tob Ashtun Abitetehiey Preapecia Phiy

Weekend Bowls Results and A Grade Team in Sydney

A list of bowls results shows multiple rinks with scores like 20-19 22-17 and 24-23. The A grade team of 16 players is in Sydney for the country rink championships, with a social game at Campani on Wednesday.

Sao UB Panes Bey Leaney Ed Jones Dune 2Heay T. Beserove Sunter Clarke Turnbull Coellils Dave Austen d Dempeey Waluh Soctal Robertsons D. Fuath Wille Ed. Campbell Willy D. Forwell

Forbes Traders Vote Half Holiday For French Rugby Visit

Forbes traders held a meeting on Monday afternoon and resolved to grant a half holiday on Wednesday for the visit of the French Rugby League team. J Hartcher secretary of Group XI received a letter from the Association stating a half holiday from 1 pm would be granted on May 3 for the occasion, with disappointment at not granting a full day. Town Clerk Mr Reid announced a public holiday would be granted for the 30th instar.

Forbes J. Hartcher Gir Soring J A Meagher Hartcher Halfedey Unni Qamence Reid

Co operative Plan To Develop Cape York Area

A Cape York venture led by RC Bleechmore seeks nineteen partners to form a cooperative with £1000 capital to exploit vast mineral deposits and agricultural possibilities. The plan highlights iron ore, extensive open fields, and favorable climate from April to December, noting remote access as the main hurdle and urging government action on transport to unlock future development.

Cape York Queensland RC Bleechmore Bo Lowe Romuda

Ample Corn Sacks Available After Wheat Supply Talks

The Minoter for Commerce and Agricur Mr McEwen said Astral wheat farmers would have adequate supply. This followed negotiations in India on behalf of the Government by the Commonwealth Controller of Jun Mr J. S Stevensons.

Commerce and Agricur McEwen Astral

Town Tennis Captains Named for Next Sundays Matches

The notice lists captains for upcoming matches at Parkes and Forbes. Parkes faces Parkes led by FR Sanderson, Forbes hosts Cannon against Gareme, and Forbes fielding Frank Gee against Gareme, with SCOTTY WALLACE noted in a stray line about malt.

Parkes FR. Sanderson Aginst Parkes Forbes Ginty Cannon Gareme Frank Gee

Forbes Rugby Team Faces Cumnoch Union Away

Forbes travels to Cumnech for a rugby union clash missing Schu mack and Dave McNeil due to business. Tweedale captains a side seeking points after recent form, with backs expected to supply pace and forwards the heavy workload. Newcomers Edols and McPhillamy push for inclusion as reserve players, with travel details left at the Post Office area.

Forbes Baterniay Cumnech Schumack Dave McNeil Cumnock Tweedale Homeena Pygmies Wests Cumamock Emus Tom Edols Bob McPhillamy Golme T. Wall A. Kennedy J. Seddon Fisher Drabech C. Edols N. Worms OC. Nolan E. Tweedale L. Ellicott R- McPhillamy D. McKay

Forbes and Wellington Rugby League Teams Named for Sunday Clash

Three Forbes Rugby League teams visit Wellington for Group XL fixtures next Sunday. The under-8s depart at 4 a.m. from the Post Office. First grade selections include J Heserowe and G O Connor for Forbes and B Johnson and N Smith for Wellington. Reserve players to be announced at tonight’s training.

Forbes Wellington Olde Dubbo Porbes Heserowe O'Connor A Bolum F Nethercote L Evans E Hearn W, Waters C Conner Kelly C. Jones D. Callite A. Martin

Western Zone Trials Aim For Far West Team In Country Week

Seventeen local players have nominated for Sunday trials to select Far West Zone representatives at Country Week. Forbes is expected to gain strong junior and overall representation. All nominees to report at South Circle at 9 30 a m Sunday with Saturday morning duties for goal erection and pointing. Draws show Meaghers v O W at 215 pm and Rovers v Sth Forbes at 135 pm with umpires Cundill Brown Wilken Moffinnon. Meaghers team includes J Davie C Johnston B Treanor L Forbes N Nicholson D Newham E McKinnon C Davie C Fraser D Sandenon A Dickinson and reserves H E Tierney A Crowe R Peasy.

Forbes Gene Temma South Circle Meaghers Cundill Brown Rovers

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