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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
3
The Forbes Jockey Club opened its Winter Meeting on a Wednesday with excellent weather and strong attendance. Notable races featured Downing favorites Pretty Betty, Prince Martin, and Fortmain, while Ratepayer and Ivy Rog also shown well as the meeting produced several dramatic finishes and close results.
A chaotic report from the second day describes wet weather and a near perfect track, with locals noting a lively thrust of events. Surprise wins include Kerio in the Eure and Maude Hh mortay capturing the feature, while Owen Dew and Lottie Rogers vie for leading finishes amid a crowded field.
A debate in Parliament centers on allowing newspapers to receive news by radio. Mr. Perkins argues for broader radio regulation while others claim moves impede press freedom and public access. The issue touches newspaper broadcasting limits and the right of radio to relay wire copy.
A Sydney reader testifies that Doan's Ointment cured her itching piles after failed remedies. She urges others to use the product, noting long relief and permanent improvement. The testimonial mentions vendors and a price of 2/9 and stresses buying from reputable stores.
Morvil driven to a half length success over rivals including Arskoon and Ahuefera WTtardiner in the Second Trial Stakes. Natives such as Garlady and Divas featured among 95 starters before a late surge by Morvil yielded victory by a head. The Farewell Handicap saw Kerllito with Keegan in the saddle contest a 13/8 favorite but finished three lengths adrift after a prolonged tussle with Mine Hindog and Alvynne.
The can notations list upcoming dog racing fixtures for W D R A with meetings at Cowra Canowindra Parkes Koorawatha and related venues. Dates span May through September including events at Canowindra Cowra Parkes Koorawatha and venues named Western Puppy State and Le Port Cup.
Odd tale of Huey and a Ford as the devil supposedly aids a parson. An early 20th century vignette blends rural life, mischief, and local color with mention of a Ford car, a preacher, and community reputation amid humorous, dialect rich narration.
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