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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
6
Forbes Jockey Club reports a profit of about £1000 from the 9 benefit meeting and solid returns from the annual rice meeting in May. It ends the season with around £200 in hand, no outstanding accounts, and improved club appointments noted despite a challenging year.
The report lists prices and lots from a Forbes sheep sale with figures for lambs, fat sheep, and ewes. It mentions buyers and brands like MLA and references animals such as merino crosses and various weights and prices, noting market tone and participation.
Parkes defeated Torbes by five points in a hard fought home match dropping them to third place. Two players were sent off as tempers flared with a late swing in the tense contest and Parkinson starred for Parkes with a decisive display.
A detailed report on Forbes Gun Club's second shoot recounts large attendance with 268 spectators and a competitive event led by notable shooters. Jack Cowell tops results amid a day of strong performances and comments on form and discipline.
The junior trials filled the Saturday schedule with twenty four entrants and multiple matches. Notable players included Aneaable, Budapest Vieuw, and several regional rivals as coaches reported mixed results and ongoing development.
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