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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
4
The program lists races including Acceptances for Canonbury Stanes two year olds, the Chester Handi Al and Craven Plate chapters. Notable entrants include Bouil Prb Franjax Prince Stian Elsemba Beau Brum Toshir and others in the two year old categories.
Fragmentary sports card shows names such as Bandio Lim Te and Chester Heyeffin with partial scores and team references. Lacks coherent match context, dates, or complete results.
The Kelly Cup cricket competition begins next Sunday with three wickets set and teams from St Lawrence Riverside Porbes Marist Brow Scott Cimle Park DiPoobulgie WOW. Lineups include Laurence Forbes Munrat Brothers and Riverside vs Bt Lawrence. Players urged to arrive by 1:40 p.m. for the opening matches.
Auctioneers Edward Weaver and Co report about 4700 prime sheep and lambs yarded at Forbes fat sale last Tuesday. Demand was dull with buyers active only at lower price ranges. prices mainly 6 to 24 percent below the previous fair. Woolly sheep and suckers dominated the yarding with varied quotations across descriptions.
At a Saturday meeting of Porches WA discussion centered on providing school lunches for Lown district children at low cost. The NSW State Nutrition Committee offered guidance while members noted parental responsibility plus possible CWA assistance. A committee led by Mrs Beddie will explore options as members welcomed new attendee Mrs Evans.
Wirrinya cricketers postponed their match with Forbes due to bad weather and plan a Burday game against a Grawlin Platt team. The Wirring and local squads listed names for attendance. Meetings of the Wirringga Fire Brigade Farmers Union and War Agricultural Committee discussed preparations for the Herves season amid poor soil and rain concerns. School notes mention a forthcoming event on October 10 with roles listed for best workers in multiple subjects. W Stevensen is reported in hospital with a speedy return hoped.
The Australian Gouty Party argues postwar finances hinge on tax policy and government spending. George Watkins warns for steep taxes after WWII while repatriation and employment drive demand for cheaper goods and rapid production. EJ Munro taxes questioned as public scrutiny grows.
The Forbes OWA publicity officer Mrs H Stunt chronicled activities at Forbes including a Daffodil Day function raising £14. Mrs J Sharpe was appointed local secretary replacing Mrs Malloy. Birthdays and Reed Day to be held October 12. Financials show £27 0 5 general balance and £345 Health Centre Baby Clinics. Donations from Hospital Auxiliary and Rad Crom to be redonated. Conference agenda for Peak Hall on October 6 discussed. Quote: all men equal in right to respect and opportunity.
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