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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
9
Large crowd gathered on St Patrick's Day as Forbes Park hosted annual sports events led by Morbi Parker and the Forbes Town Band. The afternoon featured a parade, children’s armory, a model band display, and various races with 4500 spectators despite light rain. organizing committee members and stewards ensured smooth proceedings.
A jumble of cycling events lists many handicaps and heats headed by the St Patrick's Day Handicaps and a 14 mile trot. The narrative describes a St Patrick's Day dance at the Town Mall with warm weather and a large crowd, Moore and Cripps Orchestra providing music into the early hours, and visitors from nearby districts.
In a rough OCR of a town handicap event Po wter Smilin wins the 110 yard first heat by a yard ahead of L Smithy with Sarda Pine and V1 ABeew following. Second heat shows Powter winning by two yards over Bacon Hoar and Magwolt. Third heat lists Metherson winning by two yards in the 140 yard event. Fourth heat records Murray FT Digwall securing a two yard margin. Overall results mention SMU Powe 31 and LANHLAN HANTICAP 100 Yasin with unnamed placers.
A lively Grantelah National Concert at Straud Theatre featured pupils from John Convent and local artists. Mr Acret's orchestra opened with an overture and received strong applause. The program included Irish songs, recitations, dances, and duets by D Plannery with J Whitney, N Dwyer, and W Staunton among others, closing with a collection of tunes and choruses.
The Forbes Golf Club held its annual meeting at the Ferrerys Hotel on Monday night. Mr. Dinkens elected secretary. Ne Glomann spoke on club roles. J. M. O'Dwyer resigned as treasurer with thanks. a new treasurer was appointed. Officer slate for the coming year discussed with comments on finances and patronage. Stinson retained as championship holder. a trophy was proposed for best performance, with several donations listed.
The Railway Department announces cheap excursion trains to country districts for Easter. Special single or double journeys apply from March 30 to April 3. Reduced fare excursion rates will be in effect with usual conditions. Detailed notices and handbills will provide full information.
Evans and Evans Agricultural Engineers offer farm tools and services. They supply farm feeds, build and repair buildings with alterations, and provide surplus machinery and wheat sacks. Contact phone number 204 for inquiries and orders.
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