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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
2
Racing card lists multiple divisions and races starting times from 1250 pm to 420 pm. Includes contenders such as Beau B, Harerd, Genesse, Euryahin, Chime, Grovetown, Prince Beau, Cool Chief, Ring Hal, and more across Fairfield, Cobbitty, Chipping Norton, Liverpool Mandicap, Autumn Cup, and Cabramatta Handicap with various horses and odds-like entries.
The golf column recounts a sunny opening day at Wayne Pearsons course with Mick Bregerick and partner dominating play. Mentions key players, a growing crowd, and ongoing handicap and match committee interest. Observes local figures Hughie Wilson and McDade in humor and notes colorful spectators and banter around the 18th hole.
Fourteen teams are listed for the Maher Cup draw with Cowra set to host rounds. New entrants include Peiin Burrowe, Bini Uber, and Qibson Vale, while teams such as Barmedman Ungarie Tumut Burrowa and Wyalon participate in order.
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday Mr FrithroP Lin alleged breweries faced regulatory exemptions under Nath Security Regulation and cited rising rents tied to leases with up to 16 percent payments to lessors. He urged action to curb profits from resales and called for fairer licence distribution amid concerns of monopolies and license transfers.
Race calendar lists events in April and May with venues Stuart Town Wellington and Cowra. Includes hospital FC and Howrs Etna references. Dates shown include April 11 17 and May 4 20 with results 2 1 and 5S.
Melbourne manager of a Dutch import firm says shipping holds up caused a sit in and cancellation letters are being sent to 250 Australian firms. A conference will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, starting April 2 to address the issue.
Parkes racing report notes Near Time winning the Parkes Handicap with Faverte and Fallow in the mix. Other races include Maiden Hattirap Breede and Autumn Lady with various placings and odds listed. A stray note mentions a sow and litter at Yerong Creek, unrelated to the event.
Cadets face delays in uniform arrivals this year with space for late stock and a March 10 deadline for Arjen Day preparations. NCOs will parade with the dentor Cadets and scouts during the Scout march while officers publish posted arrangements and warn of publishing non cooperative cadets.
The Boree Shire Council announced at its meeting that the Ministerial approval allows raising a loan of 20000 to fund electricity supply extensions and related works. Interest rate minimum set at 1 percent, covering establishment erection and equipment purchases. A racing note mentions Bernborough prospects and public support for the race.
Three independent air services will operate soon with Pay American Airways and Trans Canada Airlines led by Lord Drakeford and a British Commonwealth partner. UK and Australian government shares outlined. Aircraft delivery planned next year with interim arrangements and wartime‑era aircraft purchases to be managed by the National Airlines Commission.
The United States government dismissed a case against major match makers. The Justice Department says a conspiracy involving British Acvertra and Sweden’s Bryant and May suppressed everlasting match production. The statement notes royalty free patents were required for makers of ignitable materials.
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