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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR describes a carnival in Sydney with players from the country. It mentions two Morben representatives and counts for a mix of teams. Details are garbled but indicate a tally of plays and return by several named persons.
At the Crystal Palace open air arena in Sydney a bout featuring Siympsey and tvekott went the distance of twenty rounds with a points decision. Av He Sydney Stadium hosted a Melbourne bout where Freddy Jacks faced a defeat on points while other fights featured Jack Coin and beau Aroile Tarllton.
Fragmented report details a chaotic turf scene with unnamed officials, meetings postponed, and jockey club tensions. It notes February trial dates, cancelled Wellington event, and upcoming trots amid disputes over program control and racing leadership. It mentions horses and trainers by scattered names, with race results from Randwick events and Parkes meeting incidents.
At a Parkes council meeting the proposal to appoint a part time health and building inspector for both towns was discussed. Aldermen debated salaries, duties, and whether Parkes or Forbes should share the post, with applications to be invited at the award rate and a two town arrangement considered.
Montala won by a narrow margin in the January Handicap meeting with Puroration and Grey Arrow among notable finishes. Other top results include Wake Won leading by a length, Draplak and White Liy also placing, while the event at Worren and Foreman showcased strong contenders and scheduled reshuffling for the upcoming Saturday program.
The Parkes Municipal Council considered eight applications for park caretaker and general labourer positions. Council discussed budget cuts, wage reductions, and long delayed improvements while noting weather delays and ongoing projects at the showground and park reserves.
A jumble of incomplete notes reports on a Sunday auction of a loop van with many horses and cattle sold though drought dampened turnout. The Quendiullie area hosts a Sauropilation meeting with delegates debated for future council actions and a local cricket match saw Quan Mole’s team lose 58 to 12.
Fragmentary text shows a local firm or agent seeking a grant or backing from an agency and mentions named parties such as Robert Paton & Co and Viestlek Balt Blocks. The garbled lines imply an athletic project with long standing involvement and voluntary preparation.
An Australian invention offers a device named Master Radius Rod to Ford owners to prevent accidents. Customers can request a free booklet by writing to Box 2944, G.P.O., Sydney, with one in five units available.
Nine received goods from Mr. Darrett intended for tomorrow sold by auction at 8 pm on Wednesday February 14 at the residence Queen Street North Hill. The full particulars follow. Woods Lughan Arcade Auctioneer.
A public auction on the ground at Quandialla Railway Station on Wednesday February 7 at 2 pm for 80 blocks of land. Listings note a central townsite with strong railway access, churches, stores, and services. Full details and plans available from the auctioneers Flanagan Stein & Co and MaNamara AG in Quandialla L Road.
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