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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1940

Page

4

Forbes Shire Council Picnic Highlights Local Event

Forbes and Parkes council staff held a Sunday picnic at a Marsden Road site near Bundaburra Creek bridge. Attendance was large with families, games for children, races, novelty events, and generous sweets. The 100 yard sweepstake cup was won by J Ryan ahead of A Hawitine.

Marsden Road Forbes Bundaburra Creek Eckmaster J Ryan R A. Hawitine Ar T Yarderi Uab J Ryan J A. Hawkine Strickland C Friel Sweeney J. Rouinell Rounel FP Rousell Pittard Mrs. House Mr. Lloyd P. Strickland Rath Jon Meagher & Co Pty. Ltd Parsh & Sons C. Baden Pinn's Kon & Co G J Goles & Co Eric Kennard E. J. Grinsted Chris Mittchell Alan Breaden A Hughes & Co Harry Walker C. F. Griffith E J.C. Speck H. Ledger Flannery’s Motel Mira Cabot Mia McKeon Buckland Teasdale Kmpton's Pharmacy Terry Gumi

Rain Delays Forbes Cowra Visit in Genely Cup Match

Rain disrupted play at Spooner Oval forcing Forbes to defer a planned return match with Cowra for the Monterey Grenfell Cup. A half inch of weekend rain left the turf wicket unprepared, while Parkes and St Laurence played a friendly at Helpin's Flat with Parkes winning by 12 runs as Batting Met Parkes posted 174.

Forbes Cowra Spooner Oval Gowrm Anat O Parkes Association Grenfell St. Laurence v. Parkes Parken Parkes Ue &T Laurence Clot Helpin Fordham B. Smith Slaer Rogers W. Rousell Bt Laurence L Niehobon Flynn Gt. Laurence Makins Spleen Pat Rogers

Bowling Club Opens New Lachlan Street Green

Members of the Forlorn Bowling Club played their first match on the new Lachlan Street green with 56 players, a club record roll-up. The club plans an official opening on January 27 during Anniversary Day, as membership exceeds one hundred and the greens accommodate 96 bowlers at once.

Forlorn Bowling Club Lachlan Street Tyros North Hill

Dangerous Railways Practice Highlighted By Commissioner

The Commissioner for Railways Mr T J Hartigan cited a dangerous incident where a fellow worker was nearly struck by a thrown item from a passing train. He warned throwing objects from trains is an offence under by laws and can lead to fines or imprisonment upon conviction. Many railway staff are urged to stand firm against discarding bodies rubbish or other items along tracks.

T. J. Hartigan Mest Lal Hartigan Allway

Tribute to Country Party by Labor member Shannon

A Labor member for Phility, Mr Shannon, voices rare praise for the Country Party. He says every bill before the House aims to relieve farmers, reporting in Han sard, November 14. McKell Lang and associates challenged the claim, but their reaction is not recorded.

Country Party Labor Shannon Phility Legislative Assembly Hansard McKell Lang and Co

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