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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1951
Page
4
The Commonwealth Government recognises the 1951 Tour of the West as the Jubilee sporting event of the year. The Australian Broadcasting Commission will cover every mile, arrange landlines, record finishes, and keep the Commonwealth updated across the national network.
Wool sales at Sydney on Wednesday showed buoyant demand with 290 bales sold at improved prices. The report lists buyers and sellers across multiple districts including Adelong, Forbes, Quandialla, and Caragubal, highlighting strong competition for ewes, wethers, and combing wool amid rising values.
The Junior Night Tennis competition under the National Fitness Committee opens with nominations closing October 1. Warrego Jubilee Tennis Tournament will feature twenty-two riders and world-class cyclists, with proceeds aiding Warrego District Memorial Hall. Event includes a mass of local entertainment and a tour of regional towns as part of Jubilee celebrations.
Last Saturday Parkes Baptists from Forbes Division and Dubbo Division teams met on August 4 to decide Group XI champion after August 18 matches. Forbes fielded five players from Marist Brothers College Op, 10s, 8s, and two from Boys School with Jack Nunn leading the College boys in senior divisions. Dubbo High School and Dubbo College also supplied strong opposition as both schools achieved multiple wins across Opens and other grades in a landmark showing. The event was tied to insurance advertising by Liverpool London Globe Ins Co Ltd and insuring all classes of insurance.
Forbes Aute Club hosted neighboring clubs for the Ex-Servicemen's Cup. Seven shots at 500 and 600 yards. Bugowra No.2 team of Grenfell won with Roy Chambers firing the only possible of the day at 600 yards. Scores listed show top shooters and leading teams with a postmeet reception by the cup donors. Usual practice scheduled for tomorrow at the local range.
Attendees recount pioneer days told to Mr D T Herbert who came to the district in 16H mo lad. They praise early leaders and labor, describe scarce wages, long workweeks, and a move from rough grit to modern comforts. The gathering honors community memory, with jokes and gratitude for lasting friendships.
The Breen Shield final rounds at Forbes are scheduled for 18 holes in a stroke hand itan format. Ron Barton and Ron Friar led after the first round and Sunday’s Legacy Day aims for strong roll up with first draw at 1 30 pm.
Pennant play for the season will commence on Sunday week and the following players are asked to practice with a view to selection in the A and B teams. Thornton, Girnt, Rath, C Beyfrow, A Gunn, Jack Sly, Stephens, Girdham, Ray Acret, Robertson, Rousell, T Prow Gale, Wills, Grogan, Bevin, Bruce, Crawford senr PF Drabsch Arudo Coventry Reid Feisley Gavin Willis Thle Austin Palmer Wilson McKinnon Woodhouse Turnbull N Drabech Dwyer Punch 16 Young Pollock Johnson Dunn R Wright Genge Elliott Davis
A fragmented golf column covers Breen Shield and Barton Cup actions with players like Ron Barton, irOn Pryor, Bill Hood, and others. It notes mixed results, Legacy Day plans, and questions about who played with bankers, plus a tease about the cabblas combination and Invocate Office.
Warroo fears renewed flooding as heavy rains caused river levels to rise and damage, with officials warning of possible overflow. The district reports crops, roads, and properties at risk while residents brace for further rainfall and any impact on Jubilee celebrations events.
A local hockey team plans a parade related to a pho themed event in the sports section. Team officials announce the plan to celebrate a recent season milestone with fans downtown.
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