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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1934
Page
3
The Forbes lineup drills for a May match, with standout backs and the pack led by Willis and Huxley. Key players Merlin Lundy Clifton and Rankine press for selection as Forbes eyes the Group XI fixtures and a showdown with Sydney rivals later in the month.
Forbes produced an exhibition of sharp fast play dominating a depleted Dubbo side. Willard, Rankine, Clifton, and Huxley starred while Dubbo struggled against Forbes pace, with a final Forbes 23 Dubbo 2 score and a late try by Rankine aiding the home side.
Before the Forbes Parkes game, Parkes players and officials presented Sarge Ferris with a smoker stand, a hex of ciglate and a small football signed by all players. Coach F Loughrey spoke, Ferris expressed gratitude, and the event marked his 59th birthday with plans to watch and return for future games.
Turf notes report a resolution allowing police to search betting suspects, with opposition from figures like Mor and Walshe. Doonben and Newmarket horse entries are listed for forthcoming races including Doonben Cup and the Newmarket meeting with horses such as Captain John and Adaetesithy. Packwood may retire to study. Caravel and other horses gain attention amid breeding and racing chatter.
In a dominant late-season match, Forbes overwhelmed Dubbo 42 to 2. Forbes scored early and often with multiple tries, including two by Willard and a superb finish by Winterbottom. Dubbo struggled to mount a counter, with key errors and missed opportunities throughout the game.
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