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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

4

Forbes Cricket Club suffers friendly defeat at Wirringa

Forbes travelled to Wirringa on Sunday for a friendly, winning 168 to 168. The home side posted a modest total as Jack Thoms and Ralph Elliott bowled tightly, Thoms taking 6 for 49 and Elliott 3 for 18. Kevin Brookes top scored for Forbes with 28 as Ralph Elliott and others chipped in, while Wirringa’s bowlers claimed wickets amid a low-scoring chase. Parkes competition details noted with Howard’s and Bruch’s entering, plus a Grinsted Cup challenge and a silver trophy donated for Wednesday afternoon fixtures.

Jack Thoms Ralph Elliott Parkes Howard's Bruch’s Forbes Association Forbes Parkes Association T. W. Bramley Weensee Porbes Porbes Cricket Auerathon Bramley Association

Marist Brothers College annual sports day at Spooner Oval

Six school teams led by captains competed in seven events on a sunny day. Purple team, captained by M Doyle, won with 100 points, followed by Gold 140 and Red 120. Highlights included senior and midget championships in jumps and sprints, plus team events like Tog o War and Senior Relay.

Marist Brothers' College Spooner ‘Oval Whem B. Wathen M. Hall Devic D. Murphy Wathen Hughes J. B. Gallagher N. Beaton E Gunn Troth Pyne

Forbes Sheep Sale Firm as Fat and Store Sheep Clear

Market firm at Forbes Sheep Sales by Goldsbrough Mort & Co Forbes branch reports a brisk sale with both fat and store sheep clearing. Sydney buyers and local butchers active. next sale set for Friday November 1 with 6000 sheep already booked.

Goldsbrough, Mort & Co, [Ltd Vic Forbes Sydney C. RA. Meares Ben Innisfall H. AL Parsond R. Neville FP. M. Darcy EB Taylor Maring Ewes Youre

Lyndhurst Shire Council Chairman Defends Water Scheme

C T Water scheme defended by acting chair Dr Dickson and Dr Innes of Lyndhurst Shire Council amid criticism from Waugoola Council report. Innes says the plan is not dead and will proceed after the war with assurances from parliament members and prospective supporters. Experts had noted the scheme could be stood down.

Waugoola White Council Dickson Rowlands Cowra Mir. Colesies Lyndhurst Shire Avei Dr. Innes Tfeam

Tennis Tourney at Town Courts Opens Tonight

A night tennis tournament by the Forbes Town Tennis Club starts on its courts tomorrow night with 26 minute time limits per game. Players pay 6d each per match and sets are decided by points at the 20 minute mark. No partner required. formats include gentlemen doubles ladies doubles and mixed doubles. Play begins at 8 o’clock.

Forbes Town Tennl Flay Gents

Beaulivre Bril Liant Wins Caulfield Cup

Beaulivre Bril Liant defeats Cladyber and Historian to win the Caulfield Cup after mixed results in recent races. The rising star surged to the lead mid straight and held off challengers, continuing a stellar spring showing for trainer G. Price and connections.

Beaulivre Carly Metropolitan Melbourne G. Price Australia Beaulyre Herd Chadynev

Classes for AAP Recruits In Forbes Forbas LAS Plans

BAAS recruits from Forbes area described by Mr Heaimpeter headmaster of Forbes LAS say teachers offered to provide clones for pre RAAP recruits and classes for reservists if facilities are needed. Kempster has notified authorities and a meeting of interested parties will be convened once sanction arrives.

BAAS Forbes T. Heaimpeter Forbes Las Kempster Authoritien Uhoar Calle

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