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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1926
Page
5
A jumbled readable ad list shows sales at Orange and Forbes venues, with accountants and auctioneers offering services. Entries reference stock sales, private auctions, and public notices, plus accommodations and hotel events at Albion Hotel Forbes and Liberty Penctionery College related notices.
A dense ledger of W D R A racing fixtures listing numerous clubs such as Wellington Garryowen Grenfell J C Parkes Nyngan canowindra Mudgee and Orange J C with dates across April to September. It records winners by date and venue including Arthur Parkes and Parkes J C with varying results and show entries across multiple weeks.
Fragmentary text lists dates and names like Avril Forben and Bathurat with references to Orange and Duhto. Mentions a business stand in office stationery and suggests The Faroe Advocate oversee Yournesta. Lacks coherent event or outcome.
A chaotic turf notes recap highlights Beon favored winners led by Kedgeree and Aeneid with strong two year olds from Shr. J. Kagan and mentions Tassenaon's mile races. The report also covers Sydney plans, trainer updates, and mixed results across Doncaster and Mulyan venues.
VAT and races show Tookaray claiming the BT Kiloa Cup amid a murky result list. Names such as Hollawhik, Mio, Way, Martin, Mehonenia, Muleo, Major Hewen, Orrong, and others appear in a jumbled crowd of placements, with Adrift and Mores Fea LIA among listed finishers and betting notes.
At the Orange races the Gladshot horse set a course record on a muddled day with a dramatic finish. Crowd reactions, betting turmoil, and a bookmaker’s scramble colored the event as Malden Hundicwp and CyHaroR battled through prizes, with wins by a length and closing time around 1.29. Postrace, turmoil over payouts and a dip in punter pockets marked the day, while boxing notes from Sydney Stadium highlighted Engel’s knockout of Frisco McGale in sixteen rounds.
A fragmented notice lists motor service departures from Forbes on Mondays and Thursdays with fares and parcels to Wyalong, urging bookings via R A Lawler Forbes or White Tank Hotel, Wyalong, and references to local advertising and timing details.
A murky town rumor stirs residents with speculation about a local figure's plans. Unclear details circulate about 39/ dark reg and a purported stock move, prompting cautious chatter among townspeople.
The Forbes Town Tennis Club announced its 12 March meeting and outlined committee members led by President W C Riwing and secretary Selous Huerotary Aly. The opening day was planned for Saturday 17 April with an open to the public event and a slate of officials including Premdent Mu WoC, Vlotraldente Mewiry, and treasurer Ary Rise.
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