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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1946
Page
2
A list of horses with odds and weights appears for tomorrow’s Rosehill two year old handicap event. Notable entrants include Bernie and Trey Fuga with various odds and weights, among others. The entry sheet names multiple contenders and their assigned weights for the race.
In a tense Riley Cup clash Spooner Oval sees Riverside fall 54 all out while Rovers chase, with Bratch making a key 40 and Waske delivering late hits. Muldoon leads Muldoon’s squad while Riverside’s Oates fights to chase the target amid a crowd of anxious onlookers.
United States Third Army units in Bavaria report dismantling the core of a Royal ageslav movement aiding ex King Peter. Dozens of arrests and seizures of documents followed as Allied personnel faced stateless status for failing to return home before a December 16 deadline.
Racing dates listed for 1946 February include Millthorpe J C on February 16, Wellington J C on February 20, and Mudgee with entries for wi Georgle RC and Ty River FRO. Details appear as abbreviated codes and incomplete names.
Indications point to an ambitious Junee football campaign in Group Nine this season. An English touring team may travel from Melbourne and open their visit at Junee, signaling a potentially landmark year after hard work and energy from the club and players.
Woodpeckers beat a Lawrence-led side by 17 runs in a sunny Sunday clash. Key performances include R Trotman five wickets and M Ward top scoring with an outs. The winning camp urged another fixture with losers paying the stake, while upcoming Country Week trials were set for Leeton starting April 7 with group work to follow.
Two year old Hep and three year old races feature in a compact card. Horses like Grand Flight Munden and Vertue lead. Poirnas Aju Malte Bikes Tannsrou Waoratin Ayifinde Flying Hey Craftaman Hall and Curgénney appear in varied placements.
Engowra withdraws from the Gaining Cup challenge leaving Forbes with a clear path to the final on March 31 if the trophy remains within reach. Remaining clubs move up one position in the amended draw to be released later.
Sunday team rosters for Forbes 12 players and West Ontario 13 players are detailed with names including Elliott Smith McD Smith Wallace Clarke Boyton Rout and Bowler Murphy Besgrove Sytinot Sykes Gunn Reed Smith Leddy Griffith Ruge plus Thomas Dreyer Lawler Clifford Trotman Malloy Reid Kendall Nunn Brepta Callaghan Dean Sanderson Wilbon Garpron Hubbard.
The Forbet Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club hosts its first carnival held at the Olympic Pool tomorrow night. Secretaries Hilly Woods and Billy Gunn organise the event with Parkes club’s Mc Glynn Aun joining. R. Kidulph, former Australian Olympic Games representative, will present an exhibition swim as open 100 metres attracts top talent. Admission 1 for adults and 6d for children. Cup drinks and ice cream stalls available.
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