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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 29, 1951

Page

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Touring French Rugby League to visit Western town

French Rugby League players arrive for a two game program at Spooner Oval meeting a Western team. Special trains run from Dubbo Condobo Orange and Parkes. A 10 am start leads to a 3 pm match with officials including Vic Hey and local organizers. An evening reception and town hall dance cap the visit.

Forbes Spooner Oval Dubbo Condobolin Orange Parkes K. Bownehgpow Wiilke J. Pyne Austra Rugby League Board Coni Messe H. Plege Presd Ho Malthewa Res Rugby League W.W. Rugby Leagu Mesure Cers Steele C.al Mewrs C. Nicholon Preacpr Locke Vic Hey MS. Achinsen Portes Gan Merriw Elvir Teayiton Ae Thun Wishtorn Phen Pule-Aubert Withoel Wine

France Rugby Team Lineup and Reserve List

The document lists the France full back G Aubert, wingers M Leples and M Andre, centers R Caillay captain and Isellan, five eighth J Duffort, half back Dop, and forwards including G Caliste Lopez, Ponsinet, Berau, Audaubert, Rinaldi with reserves Merquey Montrucolis, and back Montrucolis. Bathurst and Wellton teams feature Smith Jacobson captain, Trudgett, Nosworth, Mirney, and Welton.

Pui G. Aubert Lespes M. Andre R. Caillay J. Isellan J. Duffort 4. Dop

Welcome to visitors as voices unite in sport

A rhapsodic editorial on sport as a bridge between nations, praising freedom and justice. It extols the French spirit and shared athletic ideals, welcoming visiting representatives with hearty hospitality and a focus on sport as a path to international friendship.

Forbes Willitar Pan Atenas Vite

Trials at Dublin Produce Best Football in Years

A garbled report from Dublin notes the trials between Groups 10 11 14 and 16 yielding likely the best football in many years. It hints at selectors seeking a strong side to challenge Upp tourists with likely talent from Meer agaliest Upp. Continued on page.

Bligheper Dublin Surajay

Forbes Youths Injured in Road Crash

Forbes youths injured in a collision at Plot and Ost Streets. Garry Hodge, rider of a motor cycle, suffered a double fracture of the arm, fractured pelvis, facial lacerations and shock. Dukes, aged 10, sustained a fractured wrist and shock while riding as a passenger. The crash occurred at 610 im as a car driven by Mr Richardson of Flowerdale collided with the motor cycle. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. The injured were taken to Cletrich Hospital by Forbes Ambulance.

Garry Hodge W Motor Cyele Bon Dukes Dukes Pilian Mr. Richardson Plowerdaie Fate Les Cletrich Hospital Forbes Ambulance

Local Generating Plant Project Discussed at Council

Mr D A Shields reported an inspection of used generating plant equipment including a 1600 kW unit, 415 volt, plus a 100 kW and a 60 kW unit. Discussion covered costs, delivery delays, and whether to lease or buy. The mayor and council weighed feasibility, fuel costs, and potential schedules.

D. A. Shields Runnin

Diesel Engine Purchase for Warren Powerhouse

A deputation from Macquarie Valley County Council visited Sydney last week to arrange purchase of a new diesel engine for the Warren powerhouse. The cost will be borne by the Warren people who voted for the engine.

Macquarie Valley County Council Sydney Warren Powerhouse Warren Poole

Road Safety Talk Urges Stronger Driver Penalties

Mr Plate spoke at a Forbes view of road safety urging tougher action by authorities. He cited that one in three Australians risk road accidents and proposed harsher penalties, licence suspensions, and public education to instill care. He highlighted heavy student attendance and warned apathy endangers youth future.

Mr. Plate Ipport Ks.w Road Safety Council Forbes Poldl Safety Lim Mrr Plate Auestralia

Hospital boards criticized for delays and control

Directors clash over hospital instrument purchases and oversight as Mr Digby reviews proposed improvements. Debate centers on procurement procedures, cost estimates, and the role of the board versus medical staff in approving new instruments for the hospital.

Gwe Digby Tors H. A. Ford Forbes Dir. Gale Trst Dicky Peb Te Works Department Gale Dir C. J America Éamad Mr. Digty Itso Women's Auxiliary Delanery Sydney Cominkehe Wis Fone Particulio Instriement Mor Willey Callas Dee Delohery Dirveburs

Parking at Omnibus Stops Brings Forbidding Laxity to Forbes

Motorists face enforcement as the Department of Road Transport orders bus drivers to report private vehicles parking near bus stops. A SALMA inquiry follows repeat noncompliance. Drivers report difficulties reaching official stops, causing unsafe stoppages and last minute lineups.

Department of Road Transport Dollcn SALMA Regulon Soden Morehan Forbes Laldermen Mrn Montreet

Sheep Firm At Homebush

Dalgety's News Service reports Homebush sales with MLTT sheep and lambs penned, trade mostly good though prime lambs scarce and dearer. Sheep firm on Thursday with prices. wethers and ewes varied, yarded 3999, mixed quality, prime descriptions shade easier and other grades down 10 to 20.

Dalgety Tate Wethers Bod To Ltd

Tech Educational Classes Resume This Week

Tech and educational classes restart this week with programs for women in dressmaking and tailoring. Under Miss Joilefy, the courses include whitework and stage classes across day and evening sessions, with numbers reflecting enrollment and display of work at a dress parade.

Vo Julefy

Carpentry and Joinery Classes Enrolment Near Ten

Trade classes report enrolments across carpentry stage TIT stage decorating shorthand and typewriting with ten to twenty five students per subject. Courses led by Mrs Swan Alf Smith E E Garrett and Mr T Dalton aim to fill vacancies and expand training opportunities in carpentry decorating shorthand and automotive mechanics.

Mirasra Alf Smith E. E. Garrett Adi Swan Meo Swan Tonkinson Lass

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