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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
3
A dense racing column lists horses, trainers, and upcoming events with names like Graven, Pamvous, and Forben. It sketches bets, odds, and expected runners, plus notes on meetings, ownership, and local club plans for Greyfell and surrounding venues, reflecting a bustling autumn race scene.
The Parkes trotting meeting featured Pevia and a large field near Belair with many local figures such as Alderman Jouter and Dave Scune in attendance. The first division saw Pevia dominate, while other horses like Num Dorby and Gokdolt Kelly contested finals. the event highlighted Parkes racing scene with several drivers and trainers acknowledged for strong showings.
A scrambled note from 289 George Street Sydney references A Barnaclough Ltd Opticians and an event at a hotel. Details are garbled but indicate a March or February 1st visit to a town by a named optician firm and staff with unclear purpose or outcome.
A fragmentary agistment contract discussion mentions January payments of 9 dollars and disputed charges. The text references consent, occupancy, and a plan to erect a fence to protect property, with claims of restitution and ongoing disputes over liability and damage reports.
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