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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1946
Page
8
Opening season cricket match in Forbes beat Bt. Lawrence by 112. Weather hindered play with a dull Sunday forecast. Forbes player Quinor and Boyton showed form while Ue Forbes ensured lead as players gathered at Pat Omlee for 10 am start. Saturday games postponed due to conditions.
Fragmentary hockey notes reference a performance and a crash involving named figures, with garbled phrases and unclear context. The readable bits hint at a game, a rider or wagon image, and mentions of individuals possibly connected to the match or event.
Fragmented draft outlines a political career with references to World War service and public roles. It names Thorby, Fagen, and other figures, noting military service, ministerial posts, and parliamentary work. The text is garbled but centers on a biographical sketch of a statesman.
A chaotic tennis report from Wongwong Town details the Royal 1 and 4 divisions, with results from early rounds, noted player pairings, and upcoming fixtures. Key names include Cannon, Devery, Sanderson, and Chamber, as teams contest the Town Club championships across singles, doubles, and mixed events. Local organizers announce dates and venue changes ahead of next week’s rounds.
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