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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1940
Page
4
The citation praises Captain Fegen who remained with his sinking ship after being wounded during action at Jervis Bay. It notes that under his leadership the escort vessel saved 33 of the 20 ships in the convoy, with crew and unfailing Saree cited for courage.
A council meeting received a statement detailing the Mayor and Town Clerk’s five day Melbourne trip costs to interview Air Board authorities. Each drew £5 5s sustenance and £1 1s daily car allowance, totaling £2 10s in extra payments.
Alderman Sanders opened questions on income and expenditure for the Forbes Sale Yards with figures from local firms and lenders. The mayor noted seven years of yard revenue exceeding 100000 while expenditures left 74 on improvements, and Byrnes urged setting aside unspent funds for expansion and caretaker needs.
A correction notes a misprint about where to leave donations for the second hand shop. The correct contact is Mrs RB Maillon, not Mrs E Miller, in relation to the Red Cross Day appeal.
The Forbes club held a night tennis tournament attracting about 30 players last week and will finalize the event tomorrow night. Courts remain open to other players. A final committee meeting for the year is set at the Australia Hotel next Friday evening.
Forbes Short Lived Possession club beat Grenfell Pioneers by 237 runs to 71 on the turf at Spooner Sports Oval. M Chivers made 152 for Grenfell, while Forbes struggled with the bat, A. Gaggin top-scored for Forbes with 26 as the visitors swept up in 38 overs.
The St Laurence Club defeated Wanganells on Forbes ground in a Sunday week contest. Scorers failed to deliver the score-book. secretary reportedly blocked a cup challenge in February. Match details include players from Grenfell Association B and Forbes Club B with several notable wickets and bowler figures.
Alarm over the shortage of doctors in Dubbo prompts Dir. AC Enderby to urge the Government to permit refugee doctors to practice at the Dubbo District Hospital. The motion gained favor but was deferred for committee consideration amid concerns the board overburdened its committee.
Randy Powell headlines a riotous comedy about a henpecked husband who seeks prison escape and chaos follows. A convict on parole reunites with an out of work violinist and a cabaret star, courting trouble as his wife objects to every move. The showcase includes song hits by the Harmonic Rascals.
A charity card party hosted by Mr Les Reeves and Mrs R Stone at Bill Reeves’ Dowling Street home on Wednesday night netted £9 10s 8d for Porby District Ambulance. Receipts totaled £68 13s 2d with expenses mainly for supper. donations supported the event. The Ambulance Superintendent Alf Wheeler oversaw winnings by Mrs Reynolds and Mr Hocking. a cake prize went to Mr G Anderson. A follow-up event by Bunshine Club members for West Children’s Health Scheme is planned at the CWA Rooms with supper included.
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