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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
8
A detailed account of the Forbes Cup held April 13 1901 features jockeys Teddy Stanford Roseberry Wineline Wis and Silver Ray among contenders. The narrative describes the race’s scenes from bookies calls to the winning moment as Winoline crosses the finish ahead of rivals with Roseberry and Cin Ald in pursuit.
A Forbes District Hospital committee debated adding a room for a new X ray plant cost about £20. They considered extending the brick structure or linking to the female wing, with light and trolley access concerns raised by an architect. Tenders and costs were discussed as the aim was to expedite completion of the housing for the X ray equipment.
The death occurred last week in Young District Hospital on Monday. Annie Caldwell aged 7, daughter of Tate Mr. and Mrs. Steele Caldwell of Burabba Station Quandialla, was well known in the Young Bland and Grenfell districts. She is survived by no brother and a sister, and a half-brother. A service was held at Bimbi Presbyterian Church and the funeral proceeded to Bimbi cemetery conducted by Revs. Beal and McDonald Temora. Large attendance marked the tribute to her.
A compact notice lists racing meetings for May under W D R A and related clubs including Mungery PRC Bligh ARC Forbes P Fo Forbes Diggers B C Hikes and Parkes Jockey Club with Dubbo Jockey Club and P 2 C Dubbo club Young deka chub me es UW rb Ryistone Season Chub details uncertain
Extracts from Forbes Advocate recount 1917 wartime views and local politics. Mentions Arthur Gomm as Liberal candidate, Mideck Lynch Labor opponent, and Mer HORM Pigott unseating. cites council officers, committees, and business leaders in Forbes Jocky Club era.
A local optician announces available appointments at Muller Consulting Rooms in Vandenberg with options for eye care services and fittings.
A Culberry annual gala hosted by His Lordship, the Bishop, featured eight debutantes presented amid autumn floral displays and a Pride of Erin dance. Guests included Mrs M Cannan and Mrs H Gilvin as hosts, with grand music by an Orange orchestra and extensive afterglow serving by Messrs Ken Gately and Dunk Watcher.
A letter discusses the Wheat Referendum at the foot of the Wheat Referendum urging government support for a 10 year floor price scheme with producer-led controls. It notes past taxes and subsidies affecting farmers and the shift by the Liberal Party to back a similar plan while criticizing Labor and urging confidence in party promises.
Vague text hints at voters reacting to a May 3 ballot with mixed enthusiasm. The piece questions whether caution will prevail or bold bets dominate. Mentions singling out a dominant outcome and a call for safety first in the voting context.
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