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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
6
The Sporting World lists favored entries for Epsom, Caulfield Cup, and Melbourne Cup including Heroic Manfred and Royal Charter. It notes Windbag and two other horses as standouts with price hints. Also details Condobolin Show races on August 6-7 with £200 prize money and nominations closing July 30.
Mirthmaker notes details from the Cowra races on Wednesday and Thursday. Winners include Eupatrid in Opening Handicap, Warwick Dam vel in Malden Handicap, Ackbar in Show Handicap, Blyth in Trial Stakes, and Duke Cyllene in Welter Handicap with 4 to 1 or 4 to 4 odds.
Forbes Coursing Club held a Tuesday night meeting at the Post Office Hotel chaired by Mr J Shuowhan. Topics included afternoon tea for patrons, dog owners to return dogs to the observation yard promptly or face fines, and trials allowed at Plumpton with 24 hours notice to the secretary. Plans for an enchre party at the Town Hall and upcoming cup events were outlined, plus a big euchre party to benefit junior cricketers.
Day two results list champions Spanish Beggar Black Jay Ackbar Blythe and Baroness Beaumont as winners. Two Forbes team riders from Mr Jock Shanahan had a win. In visitors handicap Lady Surricka Fueima Tahiti and time figures noted. Maiden handicap winner listed as MAIDEN HANDICAP Rhone Speedalong Coodie with respective times.
The 23rd Peak Hill Show ran Tuesday and Wednesday amid showers and cold, drawing a smaller crowd due to floodbound roads. Still, agricultural displays were strong with notable trotting, with many champions and prizewinners including J M Cudden, W Newbigging, and T Quinn in trot events. sheep and cattle sections also produced top entrants from Cannon Bros, Strahorn, and others.
Jottings note Webb and Hand's meat quality surpasses Henry Ford's wealth. Warns against second-rate printing by The Forbes Advocate and praises high grade work. Promotes Miss Bathgate's millinery and Les Davis tailor, with Buckland as skilled tailor offering precise craftsmanship.
Fixture list shows July events at Forbes Cup Meetings on 24 and 25. August events include Parkes, Koorawatha, Forbes, Grenfell, and Parken. September includes Koorawatha and Forbes and Grenfell dates. A weather note adds demand for wood with contact at Bills Yard Rankin and Brown Streets via phone.
A. E. C. Cummins announces Forbes area debut of up-to-date laundry cleaning and dye works in the Old Times Office at Lachlan and Brown Streets. Opening on Monday July 20, 1925. Services include stain removal without fabric injury, suits cleaned pressed and repaired, hats renovated.
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