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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1951
Page
3
Fragmented notes recount a lively golf weekend with dense names and events. Bobby Myris secures a leading edge as players contend through rounds, gallery crowds cheer, and awards and pledges mark the post-match ceremony.
The Forbes Municipal Council was approved for a 1625 grant from the 1981 52 allocation under the Commonwealth code Abd Bagrly Act, 1950. Minister Cahill notes consideration for a further grant once current works are completed.
A Forbes man was fined 40 pounds at court Tuesday after a street betting charge was proved. The magistrate judged the offense serious, noting prior similar conduct and the defendant’s repeated betting with others.
A detailed report from Quandialla covers the wedding of Beryl Eijeen Mir to Hubert Campbell at the Church of England Quainduella Thebelde with family and local dignitaries in attendance. The bridal party wore lace and crepe frocks, bouquets featured hyacinths, and a reception followed at the Quaveliella show pavilion. The couple plan their honeymoon, and drafts of gift drams and local congratulations are noted. Also reported are the Quandialla Bush Fire Brigade annual meeting with officers elected and funds discussed, cricket and bowls club practice and social events, plus local personal visits and travels.
A report on school swimming shows junior pupils, especially Lance Weight and Ian Bennett, excelling at All Schools championships in Sydney. Fire damage to baths disrupted senior activities, but clubs aim to boost interest with organised swimming and life saving drills in schools to foster independent, proficient swimmers.
The men's hockey final for the Meagher Shield is set for Sunday at 2.05. Forbes features R Lydfarel Cameron Brown and G Bothwaite along with B Ford N Forbes R Stanley Cundill and others in the lineup with reserves including RB Osborne.
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