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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
6
An intertown match at Grenfell’s local Cricket Ground saw Grenfell defeat Forbes 22 109 under chilly conditions. Attendance was modest with gate receipts reported at £7 for teas. Several players and officials are named, including Grenfell backs and forwards, while referee Ron Day oversaw the game.
A distorted report describes a late game sequence with names such as Grenfell, Crowe, and Ferber amid muddy verbiage. It mentions goals, possession, and a defensive struggle, ending with unclear outcomes and scattered player references.
Forbes witnesses competitive polo as Narromine defeats Forbes representatives in a Wandary Friday Saturday series. Narromine won the main chukka 4-3, with standout players and a following crowd. Narromine Carnival games were slated for Hay 24 26 with plans for a return match.
Willowdee defeated rivals 130 to 95 as players like Gayle, Hiatt, Worboys, Rhodes and Smith led the rally. The meet featured many lineups from St Laurence and Willowden with notes on delays and late nets while D. Suithwud and Cannon contributed key points.
Woonoona defeated Forbes Town Club in a weather affected match with standout performances from McConrad Reed and Reed. The list of players includes Kel, Mekelat, Roten, Mesa, Chidiam, and Hihodes as noted, with a final score around 428 in value terms and Windham collecting key wins.
In opening events at Forbes, popular mentor Harry Bullock gains praise as Little Dogle dominates early. Trainer Rewina’s charge shows fine form, with Bonnie Kyle securing a Flying Prix second day victory. More horses rise, including Mancella and Ginger, as trial certificates create new open-range contenders for future meetings.
The piece reports a sale of Forbes Trotter for £100 amid a crowded trotting meet. It notes Big trotters, a £110 bid, and mentions Mr Sayers as an owner linked to the sport. References to Peppermint Cure and Rockingatone appear in context of recent meetings and performances.
In a close match on a snowy occasion St Laurence edged Railway 168 games to 5. Scorers included Tritton and Diallock, Carey and G Pymonty, Flannery and Coshman, and Miss Down with multiple pairings. Winners secured several 6 1 and 6 4 sets amid a busy lineup of players.
Parkes beat Rogan 10 to 4 in the Intertown competition. Grenfell and Begorn join Parker and Peres in the upcoming match with prize money to be held.
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