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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary account recalls bushranging days around Forbes with races and wagers, a robbery case, and a police pursuit. It describes a break in, attempted heists, arrests, and the involvement of Sir Frederick Pottinger as details unfold amid crowded camp life and local tensions.
In Forbes a raid and a late night crowd prompt warnings about two men while others watch from a distance. A horse race at the Forbes course features a Malden Plate win and bets of £100 and £50 a side. A hotel visit precedes plans to protect a mining countryman amid tense races and looming court appearances.
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