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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
5
Weckend Cricket club Willow-Wielders open season with a 26 run victory at Parkes. Gaggin and Parslow starred in form while Forbes Gricksy Clu contributed steady support as Cumblioa's side began 20 the season on a high note.
The game features C Elis 100 and Forbes midseason standouts with heavy scoring shoulders. Key performers include Arman, DLender, Packham, Motorm, and Paratow, who drive a tense contest to 108 points with notable bowling and pace.
A rough scoreless draw described for Colts Camp Hill with players Wallis de Pew and Moai stun among several names. The text mentions innings and attempts by Bevan W Tor and Renu, with several unclear fragments on field actions and lineups.
Report highlights manager Wirth Iron Gireus detailing the costs of running a traveling exhibition. He cites large weekly sums for transport, staff, and marketing, noting substantial outlays to engage audiences across towns. The piece sketches the financial strain and the varying receipts from performances.
Report outlines likely no rise in wool freights as Australian producers aim to prevent price surges. Conference attendees expect most shippers to offer their routes on favorable terms, while a minority may face less favorable arrangements.
Correspondece discusses wheat and bread shortages, market prices, and consumer demand. It notes Parkes town factors, lower bread costs, and shifting trade conditions affecting bakers, farmers, and buyers. The piece reflects local concerns over essential food supplies and price pressures.
Mixed doubles event at St Laurens Tennis Club aims to raise funds for a queen competition tied to the Cathaliy garden fete. Tennis titled as a local club affair, open to members, with travel to Wymbuy and a return visit planned next Sunday.
A damaged OCR item claims Shell Company arranged a long distance flight from Croydon to Darwin aboard a plane with registration G- AAKA. Captain Mathews pilots the ship assisted by Captain Manes and crew, detailing departure, route via Brisbane and Darwin, and expected timings, with chaotic interleaved names and numbers.
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