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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
7
A disrupted cricket fixture and maintenance funding request loom as heavy rain threatens the planned park wicket. Officials, led by secretary O H Fratll and club figures, seek urgent £10 for upkeep while players, umpires, and spectators await a clear weather window and rescheduled start.
A garbled report from Forbes Hut notes a letter from Sid Barve and others to Arthur Malloy. The piece mentions upcoming events, a potential 2 hour session in May, and references to Mr Hague Uae secretary and IRAE. The text is largely indecipherable with numerous misspellings and unclear details.
The Forbew Municipal Council discussed extending pool hours due to star service requirements. Manager Smith requested an extra attendant for night sessions, arguing four hours weekly during warm weather. Alderman Brenner questioned revenue impact. mayor and council weighed cost versus need while gardeners’ duties and lawn care were also debated.
A deputation from the Wongajong Tennis Club presented to the council seeking construction of new courts at the Holouical Gardens. The group, about 42 members led by Mears C Meloke and Pe Hubbard, urged council to fund and supervise the project with the engineer to report on costs. The mayor and council members discussed feasibility, rough budgets, and anticipated labor, but no concrete action was taken at the meeting.
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