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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1940
Page
4
A second fire at Forbes Presbyterian Church Hall caused further damage to the school wing and adjoining areas within two months. Initial blaze earlier in the year partially destroyed the Bundy area. the second outbreak led to more structural collapse and forced security and fire services to extend their response amid search for fire sources.
The Grawlin Plains branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its monthly meeting at Bh Mahio's home. Members present included W oH Mahlo M Davie F Newell W oH Hancock W Alexander J Alexander and C B Manic with Mesdames Fo Newell W o H Hancock C B Mahlo and N arte. A delegate report by Mearns W H Mahlo and Wm Alexander on the Woodstock conference was read after general business. The meeting closed with a table tennis game and supper.
Forbes wins the Gold Cup with a close try filled match against Parkes. Parkes defense and superb tackling by players including Jaggott and Char help Forbes edge ahead while injuries and delays affect reporting.
The Parkes Diggers Race Club hosts a large field of Forbes hares for its annual meeting to raise funds for the Returned Mercantile League and the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund. Weights and entries include Bramble Muarytl 13 and Red Gale 112 with numerous horse names and jockeys listed.
In a cleves contested Jhenny Walker Cup game Wellington defeated Dubbo five to four at the latter reno with Mr C Dwyer Parkes refereeing the match.
Dubbo hosts a rugby Group XI versus Group XV game next Sunday. Forbes players bolster Group XI with two of them set to start in the backline. selections also include West vs South reps for Country Week.
A Washington Times report, citing New York Times sources, warns of Soviet danger if the Allies fail to halt the German offensive. The dispatch suggests a strong possibility of intensified Soviet speed and strategic actions once momentum shifts.
A delegates meeting for the Weaver Cup under Forbes Town Club was held last Thursday. The group agreed to continue the competition as usual with a finals date set for Sunday. four entries were nominated from We Town Al and BL St. Laturedie. Notices urged players to register and highlighted results from Park and Suid Ue Park matches with narrow margins and increased attendance.
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