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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1940

Page

4

Forbes Swimming And Life Saving Club's Successful Year

The Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life-Saving Club reported a highly successful season with multiple pool records broken and a continued presence in the State Shield for lifesaving. Club activities included new coaching efforts, notable performances by swimmers and lifesavers, and the retirement of key figures. Plans for the next season include securing a three week swimming coach from the NSW Amateur Swimming Association and recognizing contributions by George Bartlett and others.

Forbes George Bartlett N.S.W Amateur Swimming Association Mokiwyn Wood Itr Activites Berg Meagher Juvenilon Parkes Elso Narremins Wellington Narrocine G Bartlett Hughest Thia Ind T Stephens Btephens Tie Town vVter JG. Waldron Tims 4G. Bartlett G. Bartlett Jim Prow Arrowsmith Ho EK. Ford E. , Wise Aos A Weean Meagher J. T. Woods T. Ji . DO FP

Nobias Bowling Club Meeting Report Sparks Election Talk

A Forbes Boating Club reader notes the Monday night September 30 gathering, highlighting the election question on the municipal council and the new credentials committee. The lively discussion covered scrutineers, the chair, and plans for Finance, Commerce, Law, Public Service and Business representation, with members from last year mingling and preparations for future candidates.

Bundruss Forbes Boating Club Nelle Prinsiance Ghurlle Ghent Ernie Moldnigit Jack Hedley Jules Bob Arthur Awell May Malden Stokes Alf

St Laurence Club 1939-40 season averages published

The St Laurence Cricket Club's 1939-40 season averages were posted after the annus meeting. Notable bowlers included Ho Cannon and D Leader with several figures recorded, while batsmen like G Cuno and KK Gaggin contributed.

Ht Laurence Cricket Club Ehh Ho Cannon Fu G. Cuno Mercerath DO Walker KK Gaggin Culehes Lb Jones Walker Clifford K Chggin M. Clifford D. Leader Lo Leger G. Canton D. McKinnon PB. McTnerney Cannon Wala

Instalment Plan details for Federal income tax scheme

The Taxation Department outlines an instalment plan for paying Federal income tax by installments. Exemptions and low income earners under 250 pounds will receive certificates. From January 1, employers will deduct tax from wages net of exemptions, with assessment for the year ending June 30. Special stamps to be issued to employers for book entries.

Filta Taxation Department

British Children Evacuated Through Singapore Arrival

Tt officially announced that a few days ago Singapore hosted the transfer of about 600 British evacuee children who were en route to Altrotie, marking a significant wartime evacuation movement and arrangement.

Singapore

Cricket Opens With 4 Match Against Cowra ALF

Opening the cricket prano War AuEErS fully opened on Sunday with four matches against the Cowra ALF team, a strong combination. Forbes players faced a turf wicket on Hillpin’s Flat, drawing criticism for inadequate facilities as visiting officers and men, including one who joined Turmant’s India tour, posted 208 at luncheon before collapsing to 276. Wheatley led ALP with 64, Norman 8, Kelaner 15, and Price Jones 32. McKinnon took 4 for 28, Smitty 2 for 30, Rhodes 3 for 74, while Hodge led Forbes with four sheets and fielding highlights. Rutherford and Elliott contributed in a tense finish with Dickerson and Rhodes scoring 16 and 7, as the Forbes total reached 277. Green’s 5 for 74 stood out for ALP. Sunday’s scoreline sets up Forbes to face Parke on Holpin’s Flat.

Prano“ War Aueers Cowra Alf Forbes A.lf Turmant India Mr. Wheatley Suru Norman Kelaner Price Jones Ben McKinnon W Smitty Bill Rhodes Don McKinnon Acure Jun Ome Rune Dickerson We Rhodes Rhodes Pie Green Neve Sunday Parker Holpan Rumaday Tamtoh

Grasshopper Control Campaign Expands Across State

Farmers brace for imminent grasshopper hatching and pest damage as the Department of Agriculture and PP Boards, with Rural Bank support, renew a coordinated campaign. The Rural Bank radios will feature The Agricultural Magazine of the Air with Chief Entomologist Mr. T. from Agriculture sharing expert methods to combat the invasion.

Department of Agriculture Rural Bank 44 Rural Bank Sesdon Air NT Ees Ms Towers the of Agriculture

Pottte Tennis Club to Hold Evening Handicap Matches

Pottte Tennis Club plans an enjoyable access night at the Parish Hall on Wednesday next, opening October 2. A four Wednesday handicap tournament begins, with ten minute sessions and winners declared by time. Entry fee is one shilling per session, with details from secretary Mr E Harris.

Pottte E. Harris

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