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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1924

Page

4

Boxing night in Sydney and Brisbane draws crowd

One of Sydney’s best recent contests saw Harry Collinge outpoint Tommy Uren over 20 rounds. Melbourne’s Jack Vale defeated Earl France despite both eyes closed by round 14. In Brisbane Erni Waddy stopped Max Gornik in nine. A Cowra fighter Claude Murray vs Cliff Mackie in Orange drew poor attendance. Mackie claimed a foul blow in round three, but the referee saw no foul and awarded the bout to Murray.

Sydney Harry Collinge Tommy Uren AL Melbourne Jack Vale Earl France Brisbane Erni Waddy Max Gornik Jayney Claude Murray Cowra Cliff Mackie Orange Mackie Murray

Forbes Tennis Club Opens Courts and Cup Final

The Forbes Tennis Club celebrated the official court opening with many players and new members in attendance. Sid Bowyer defeated W Mahlo 6 2 3 to win the Weaver Cup for the coming year, after earlier beating BL Mahblo 6-3 6-6 in the semi finals.

Forbes Tennis Club Sid Bowyer W. Mahle Bowyer BL Mahblo W. Mahlo

Parkes Autumn races and Back to Grenfell results

Parkes Jockey Club hosts Autumn meetings tomorrow and Thursday with entries strong for Pony Racing and Trotting Club events on Friday. Canterbury Park results dominate the report with multiple divisions of Flying and Nursery Handicaps, Three-year-old and Pork Stakes, plus Weller and visitors’ events. Earlier Nyngan and Grenfell meetings produced walkovers and notable placings for Mullally, Myee, Caniotte, Fucima, and others.

Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club Canterbury Park Tressie Mullie Ballante Call Hell Wild Goose Prutation Clurace Royal Clown Limstock Molly Kourgan the Cleaver Lord Mayo Hammerless Snowy Déeunsa Clinton Shogun's Son Aric Clorne Hamilton Zarlina Hed Bul Canterbury Maggie Trieze Dialogue Uraille Grenfell Pioneers Belloumagnue Keegan Atlanta Griffiths Airbird Willis Evelyn Raymac Poignund Baroness Beadmont Miller Witmer Hobbes Griffitha Monie Wild Whittaker Pearldust Howard Don O'Brien Black Burr Davidson Authenti

Forbes P A H Association Footballers to Use Show Ground

The Forbes P A and H Association held its first new committee meeting last Saturday. Officers were re elected unopposed with Bassett as president and Dunn as treasurer. The show ground use was granted to Forbes Friendly Societies for April 2 and Forbes Rugby League for next season. Three days show approved to maximize pavilion openings and revenues.

Forbes TA H. Association Messrs. G. D. Bassett T. Lowel J. W. Beddie W. R Thomas M. Dunn A. Collitts J. E. Larnach T. A. Garnney 5. Etrickland W. A. Read J. Rawsthorne H. Besgrove A. J. Meagh Geo Laidlaw Inverell Messrs. Speck and Rawethorne Forbes Friendly Societies Forbes Rugby League Greas Association Dus Hill J. J. Kelly Forbes Messrs Dunn Harris Nicolas Gurnsey Meagher Entwisle Bassett Mesere Thomas Nicolas Rose

Parkes Jockey Club Autumn Meeting Weights Listed

Opening Handicap and Maiden Handicap weights revealed for the first day at Parkes Jockey Club with horses including Chain Lightning Tarawa Joeshan Ancuyette The Tribune Ena Yetman Permont All Up Mise Tre bruh Mister Haruna Sister Kila Your Poppo Leeland Poppy Ivy Malda Honora Nubhaven Cloudaeape Garlady Amber Jack Lady Hogers Auburn Vile Kongal Chancel Wealth Gold Kylemore Emtock Welter and other entries.

Parkes Jockey Club Account Feppermint Joeshan Ancuyette the Tribune Ena Yetman Permont All Up Moolbra Mise Trebruh Mister Haruna Sister Kila Your Poppo Leeland Poppy Ivy Malda Honora Nubhaven Cloudaeape Garlady Amber Jack Lady Hogers Auburn Vile Kongal Chancel Wealth Gold Lady Surricka Hle Calm Storm Blue Roo Checkpear Worthy John Kylemore Emtock Red Rogers Do Ray Lord Dewar Checkspear Highgralt Chesa Trial Hanleap Do Hay Blue Foo Khoroshan Greyline Grand Oak Northam Red Trout Miss Hipdoo Perfect Peach Seal Pax Hokolele Luke McGius Piedwill Condo Hop Chess Einock the Plodder

Sydney Wool Market Report Shows Mixed Prices and Currency Effects

The secretary of Faracre and Urasiers' Co-operative Co reports a sale with a strong selection from later shearing centres and some Riverina and North Western clips. French currency decline reduced values, but rates rebounded with outside financial aid, keeping prices above last season. Leading district sales include Martin Nash Warren 50d, Muffett Cowra 92 1/2d, Wright Goolagong 30 4d, Ryan Bros. Goolagong 30d.

Faracre Japan Europe Fallowa Martin Nash Warren R. F. Muffett Cowra

British Fleet welcomed in Western Australia and Sydney plans visit

The British Fleet received enthusiasm in Western Australia while Sydney prepares for its arrival on April 9. Railway authorities offer cheap return tickets for country visitors to view the warships. Edwards Private Hotel at 242-254 Elizabeth Street is promoted as convenient for visitors, with a tariff of 6/8 per guest per day for bed and breakfast.

Western Australia Sydney Edwards Elizabeth Street Ery Albion Elizabeth Streets

Bricks for Forbes and district supplier A E Tom

A E Tom notifies Forbes and district readers he is prepared to supply first class bricks in any quantity with prices available on request.

A. E Tom Forbes and District

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