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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
3
The notice records a Tuesday and Wednesday event for April 7 and 8, 1944, registered by A.C. The fragment identifies a club named WOUBOLIN JOGKEY CLUB and dates in early April 1944.
AUTUMN MEETING: HANDICAPS AND PURSES NAMED FOR MONDAY MARCH 30, 1914 AT BOGAN GATE JOCKEY CLUB REPORTS A C LATE OPENING HANDICAP AND TRIAL STAKES FOR NOVICES AND WEIGHT CARRIERS, WITH PUBLICAN PURSE, HACK RACE AND FAREWELL HANDICAP SCHEDULED. Entries include 10 and 18 furlong events. penalties noted for past winners. nominations close at listed fractions.
Worma registered under Rule 96. A C Alen of eae Yor will compete. Nominations by telowram follow strict MUNotutumtroop. Event at 5:10 p.m. Thursday March 20. Handicap at 10 a.m. Petday March 27. G Ni BTRPHENHON Rearmar 7 Bpeotal rain warning for park and water access at 9.
In Forbes Woodlands district a large farewell for Mrs James Kelly of Woodlands and her daughter Miss Sara Kelly was held with friends present. A silver tea service and other gifts honored the hosts as neighbors recalled their many community efforts and kindness.
A garbled OCR record describes a local trap shooting event with prize values and a list of competitors, nominations, and match outcomes. The account mentions Tea vil, Law Laneyview, and numerous shooters with partial ballots and delayed results.
Sparrow shooting results show Turner and Laneyrie each with two targets, split by Cabot and Turmier who scored with Wille in every round. The competition appears divided across phases with equal counts for each participant, indicating a balanced event outcome.
In Livurée Court at Rydney on Tuesday Bye the wife of aH 4 MALL applied to ave 0 dats need for the bawring of her Clalia for support, noting April the TL way stated that the wits, after wis yaure of married fif, pew from rehabieation, alking mis conduc. The Aivaband apitied for the reutilution of conjurnal rights and iiepled the misconduct.
Fat stock sale reports 12 cattle yarded with steady to firm demand. Descriptions mention beef, medium weight cattle and various consignors. Prices quoted include ranges like 3 to 4 pounds for certain classes and individual bids such as D Orion and Payne. Market notes indicate good outcomes for yearling and well-finished stock with notable buyer activity and price movements.
The endud meeting of the Porboniberpian Society was held at Horbes Racecourse on Tuesday. Attendance was good, weather fair, and the event reflected well on the society's management. St Patrick's Day meeting planned with a large turnout. Mrs Richeranon and Mr A. Beleet hosted the dining room. musical selections by Forbes members in the afternoon.
London Wool Sales show a rise in merino prices with botl classes up 1 percent and inferior grades 1 percent, medio creasbsred categories up 3 to 7 percent amid a volatile market. Lou fou on Tupalay cable notes gains across several lines and overall firmer tone in merino and related classes.
An old advertisement invites readers to enter a Good Shot Baking Powder competition. Participants must mail six form answers with their name and address to D Mitchell and Co. Prize money ranges from £5 5s to £10 0s with winners announced by the creators alone.
A convoy of motor beetles transporting 270,000 sheep departed from My W Johnson's water garaky for Gueabeysu. The expedition included several men, vendors of “cory” meat, and a cook. They plan to shear and load sheep at Orange APlalue and Foltenburn, with operations continuing from July into December in back country near the Buony Mountains.
A blurred racing column records horses and bettors. Lady Rye led early but Crackenttorlie overtook to win by a length with Royal Motors close behind. Other runners include Sour Alles, Witham Rose, and Nujiniga with mixed showings. betting notes mark Little Ponda as a favorite that faltered at the post.
The race report details a chaotic start with few starters, highlights Wilton Rose taking an early lead before a late surge by Lord Rice wins by a length. Other contenders include Royal Colors Ruby Rice Master Hugo and Holm as the field trails.
A fragment cites a feud affecting a race between Roonae and Bunhy Tall, with Roonae testing limits while a determined effort sought lone ground. The garbled OCR leaves ambiguity about outcome and full participants.
Lady Men gains two wins on the track with a strong display under trainer Tom Merritt. Kenworth, Craskune Morei, and other contenders chased success as horses from Parkes and Derry engaged in a keen set of races.
Mr and Mrs Heaney and their child from Wollomooloo completed a lengthy motor trip visiting Benalla Manfield Maryville and Geelong among numerous towns in Victoria. They reported good roads and scenic country though weather was dry with some heavy travel days totaling over 200 miles. Heaney captured many photos, noting the trip’s beauty and the country’s features despite fatigue and travel challenges.
The Forbes court records show Georne T. White pleading guilty to four counts of turlo illegally driving a motor vehicle on race day. A constable noted the incident occurred around four o clock, with White allegedly failing to stop at the scene.
WEW licensed gas fitter in Killeen advertises household gas fitting and boiler work. Includes display of gas stoves, burners, mantles, tubes, and related fittings with details on work scope and shop style.
Forbes Jockey Club announces nominations for principal events closing March 24 1914 with events planned for Wednesday and Thursday in April and a Monday March 20 night program. Pocket programs available on request to D J Moloney Town Mill Chambers Forbes.
Foytes fy heir thanks the public for favors as Ashcroft, The People s Butcher, announces a shop relocation near Mt Jaew Star. New facility offers small goods and poultry with cautious expansion plans and limited service at the Saw Shop in Ramey Street.
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