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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

4

Captain's Trophy Rifle Shoot Won by E Watson

Captain's Trophy awarded to E. Watson with 210 points from two stages at 200 and 600 yards. Results show Watson 210. A. Wat 206. L. Crowther 204. B. Reid 192. R. Watson 123. others scored in lower ranges. Members urged to attend early as events include 200 and 600 yard ranges with two stages each and a meeting on the Tuesday of the week after next.

E. Watson W. Hagelton Pmaiton J. Jarick A. Wat L. Crowther W. Farah McKeownshew BH. Reid R. Watson Comes

Narrow Escape At Billabong Creek In Eugowra Encounter

Mr Frank Pengilly and 12 year old Maurice Selford of Eugowra were swept toward the Billabong Creek while travelling to Parkes. A horse in an outrigger cart drowned before help arrived and Pengilly freed the reins with effort. They reached the bank alive. Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd reports net profit rise to £269,000 for year to June 30 1947 with output at 124 495 tons and pulp at 38 054 tons. Alton Woo proposes price increases to cover rising costs.

Frank Pengilly Maurice Selford Eugowra Billabong Parkes Pengilly Himsell Wately Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd Alton Woo

Heenio Cough Remedy Offered at Two Shillings

A brief notice details the sale of one pint of Heenio cough remedy priced at two shillings. The text references a local vendor and a promotional offer, with unclear additional details about sourcing and availability.

Jemalong Shire finances report and October costing clerk bid

The Jemalong Shire Council reported financial balances including General fund 707 pounds 11 shillings 2 pence and other funds with total receipts for the month at 96 pounds 8 shillings 7 pence. An October 11 closing date was set for costing clerk applications and rates actions were noted. The Temora annual show opened with record sheep entries this week.

Jemalong F. M. Copeland Lerediit Main Roads Trust Temora

Weather and Cricket Club Notes From Bedgerabong District

A windy storm disturbed Bedgerabong area with brief rain and later light showers through the night. The crop outlook is slow but improving as grass grows and farmers fret over harvesting equipment and hay storage amid cricket club reports on attendance, funds, and upcoming inter town matches.

Monnday Jemulomus Witte Bower Slimbriine SA Stewart Lance Alee Grinsted Monterey” Capes C. W. Stewart D. Temple

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promote System Health

An advert praising Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure to keep the liver kidneys and other organs fighting infection and poisons. It warns that sluggish organs cause headaches backaches constipation dizziness biliousness foul breath and coated tongue and urges using the pills to drive out poisons and keep organs active.

Dr. Morse

Mixed Stakes Flat Racing Update At Rosehill

Numerous horse names and odds fill a crowded card detailing first and second division races at Rosehill. Includes Torment Believe, Prince Duke Regent, Menelik and Barita among many contenders in seven furlong and mile events with notes on start times and track conditions.

Bourke Believe Urci Sergeant Auntral Prince Wartein If Torment Reval Gaffer Pride Lone Duke Inswlence iWyoyerd Prince Duke Regent Bikini Wise Lady Prince Srabelais Terry Bretton Puany Wooda Rulnors Kajok Gmogando Jset Pase Bpear Miss Golden Cures Tj Foust

Forbes Cricket Association outlines season and cup plans

Delegates from eight clubs met at the Club House Hotel to set up the season schedule for Forbes Cricket Association. Topics included a possible knockout competition, Grinsted Cup matches, turf wicket works at South Circle Park, a Grenfell visit, and logistics for a working bee and materials for the concrete pitch.

Forbes Cricket Association Club House Linls Idwinbryg N.S.W Askicinon LK. Simith South Cirelet Park Wongeide Jira Menora Hubbard Murphy South Circle Park Smith Bundhy Sean Creel Ry Wink

Prince Philip at Corsham training centre duty cricket action

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, at Corsham Petty Officers Training Centre in Wiltshire, serves as an instructor. The photograph captures him bowling in a cricket moment, highlighting his sporting interest and active participation.

Philip Mountbatten Pris ‘Lizabirh Thr Corsham Wiltshire Mountbatten Moontheiten Meta

Blackheath rink visit ends in Fortes 38 loss

Blackheath rink visited the club on Wednesday and played a local rink. Results: Fortes 38, Blackheath. Second round of the B grade pairs must be completed by this weekend or a forfeit will be given.

Gopaland Russell Black Araldo Collits Drabech Grifith Davia Leaney Girdham Hillsdon Turner Blackheath Fortes

Clovelly team set for Forbes visit with three big games

Clovelly footballers travel to Forbes next Sunday for three important matches to close the season. Ex-Students tackle Fortes Ex Students, Combined Reserves meet Clovelly Reserves, and Fortes Indies face Clovelly. The day features a town hall dance and presentations to two volunteers aiding the injured players fund.

Forbes Jircease Clovelly Sanderson S. Sanderson Booth

Table Tennis Boom Prompts Local Tournament Series

A series of table tennis tournaments begins September 23 at the drill hall North Hill. Three entries have been received by secretary Miss Haydon, with further entries accepted until tomorrow Saturday.

Forbes Drill Hall North Hill Mise Haydon

Riverside Team Set to Open Season Away at Hugowra

The Riverside cricket squad will travel to Hugowra next Sunday for the season opener. A note references a post office departure at 0.80 and indicates the event timing and venue for the first match.

Riverside Hugowra Sretweoet

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