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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1932
Page
2
A tangled compilation of turf race names and entry lines from various events and horses including Warraville, Macquarie Grove, Homebush, and Port Bald stakes. It mixes race titles, horse names, handicaps, and advertising copy about piano sales, yielding a chaotic snapshot of the era’s racing page.
Turf notes describe Wellington Jockey Club Cup meeting at new racecourse on August 2 with five events daily and £190 total prize money led by the Wellington Jockey Club Handicap of £32. Bogun Gate Jockey Club changes color to Fogan Gate ARC. Johnson Keegan secures mounts at Bourke Diggers meeting but rides struggle. multiple mounts finish second.
The Condobelin Jockey Club announces new secretary Mr C H Purlonge who will oversee meetings on August 12 and 19. He aims to ensure visiting riders enjoy comfortable facilities as races proceed after Kondablin show. The event features a seven furlongs handicap with a prize of 80 pounds.
Health advice notes a mover falling during a routine task as Woods promotes Papernist remedies for coughs colds. The column emphasizes cautious care and warns against unsafe handling during home projects.
Trumdie edged Forbes in a tight Wednesday game as Pichon players built a tough rhythm. Key Forbes players cited include J. McCornack, Flynn, McLaughlin, Relfe, Conway, Lloyd, and others with Bedpembone near top form. Forbes head to Mapleton for the next match.
Seven stone footballers from Forbes and Parkes Catholic schools met at Forbes Cricket ground under Referee A. Wilcox on Wednesday afternoon and played a willing game for Forbes to win by a margin described as decisive. The match featured uncertain scoring and several energetic runs as both teams pressed forward.
Forbes High School sent senior and junior teams to Parkes High School on Wednesday. The Forbes seniors won while the juniors were defeated on the football ground. Parkes players scored and Parkes led at times, but Forbes secured victory with key tries and solid defense. On Wednesday week Cowra High School will visit Forbes for a day of football, checker, and basketball.
Forbes Lawn Tennis Club announces nominations for the 4th district tournament to be held at the Town Courts on August 20 21 27 and 28. Entries close August 13 with Secretary F C Orifiald. The program includes singles doubles and mixed events with prizes including The Wester Sin Cup silver trophies and cash prizes.
The Forbes Football Club selectors pick High Schooler A Crippin to play wing threequarter and strengthen the lineup for a Sunday clash to defend the Tipman Cup against Waet Wya long at the Cricket Ground. The match features McCormack moving to fullback and a forward-heavy plan as Forbes presses for victory in a tight, scrappy contest.
Mee J Ok fend proprietor of the Commercial Hotel Lake Cargelllen writes to the Referee claiming to have played football for 87 years with no breaks and 62 years old. He cites stints in South Australia and New South Wales and notes a recent operation paused his play this year. He and his son played last year for Yelkin and seeks any rival record.
Best speed for clear run with no cross traffic is about 24 miles per hour, per detailed N.R.M.A. data from America after exhaustive tests. Drivers accelerating to 450 mph slow traffic as if moving at ten mph, with high speeds requiring longer intervals between cars.
A notice promotes guaranteed battery nets to PAL INOS at 328 George Street Sydney. It promises very easy terms and urges inquiries for particulars. The wording targets rapid finance for equipment purchases and financing options.
A President's Day gathering on the greens featured Nehiop presiding over a convivial afternoon. Mr Nelson and wife were thanked for hosting as older players displayed skill in a friendly match, ending in a drawn score after a lively display of sport and sociability.
The Grafton Cup drew a large field with Kellen Ti and Glaver among the notable placers. Other runners included Weedon Candia and Mystica, while a long donor list shows support from numerous names. The winning horse ran away clear by four lengths as prices and stationery notices fill the rest of the page.
Me F Cahill secretary of Group 1 announced yesterday that after a group majority vote of 5% to 490 Bu port the Group will play all Cup matches on July 2 under the U S Rugby League ruling. This amounts to a breakaway from the WW Rugby League and the Group executive will carry out the clubs wishes. Group policy says Group 3's connection with the N W Rugby Lease is withdrawn effective Monday 18 July 1933.
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