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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1925
Page
3
The Randwick meeting highlighted narrow wins and near-misses as horses like Stony and Windbag engaged in tight finishes. Betting focus centered on Houdini purchase chatter and Ambrose, while Poised contenders including Perspective and Portox challenged key rivals in divisions of the Hous and City Tatts Cup.
The marriage of Sara Maude Con of Hardlesy Bedgera bong to Francis Joseph Smith of Vile Pav Bedgerabong was solemnised at St Lawrence’s Romeo Catholic Church with Rev Father Sexton officiating. The bride wore white georgette satin with pearl trim and a shell pink veil, attended by Misses Conateble, Constable, and two junior bridesmaids. The wedding breakfast followed at Paragon Cafe and the couple left for Sydney for their honeymoon. The future home will be in the Doran Gate district.
Parkes defeated Forbes at Parkes with Forbes scoring 242 for eight. Parkes dismissed for 147. Notable scores include Forbes A Gugeio 20, Tindall 18, Retford 0, and Parkes bowlers Banwell, Tindall, and Vogler contributing. Records incomplete and several entries unclear.
Last night the Forbes District Hospital board met in Government Chambers. Attendees reviewed Mr Hellman’s memorial committee offer for Soldiers’ Memorial cost estimates, planned an on site ground review, and set dates for a visit. They approved paying cash for sewerage balance, noted a large credit, and accepted resignations and visiting committees for the month.
The Forbes Golf Club opened its 1925 season on a Saturday with large turnout of members and friends. President absence noted, weather temperate, competition results listed with pairs led by Mr J J Blantery and Mrs B H Byrnes, various scores recorded for the opening day.
Randwick results list several divisions with horses named Ost Atvinson Jim mie B. Coleun and Sailing Home among winners. Times range from 1.28 to 4.41 with margins noted and multiple handicaps recorded across divisions.
At Sydney Stadium on Saturday Tommy Fairhall and Billy Grime fought to a draw in a lightweight bout. Fairhall landed more often and showed cleaner work while Coch suffered an injury to the arm. Harry Casey scored points in a separate match at Rockhampton on Saturday night.
Auctioneers in conjunction with N. J. Goodwin sell by public auction at Goodwin's farm on Wednesday August 19 at noon. Items include 9 draught mares, 1 good draught mare, harness gear, cultivators, hay, wagons, ploughs, smith tools, lines, saddles, and farm implements with many heavy pieces like a 4 furrow plough and 6 furrow plough, all described as valuable farming plant. Buyers attend with confidence. terms at sale.
Fragmented notes describe displays at a county fair with a Roll-Royce car and various vendors. Observations mention attire, local shops, and optimism about upcoming events, though the text is largely garbled and difficult to parse.
In Melbourne the Wrestler Teg Phyo 184 defeated Walton Mike V14 with the sole fall in the fourth round securing the win.
Tenders invited for the rewiring work on a Wool Store in Aula Beret Worben Plana practicatione and particulars may be obtained from A Auction Horta. Tenders to be sealed and endorsed and addressed to Wellman MBA Apatite c om A Austin Forbes.
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