Forbes Dominates Bligh Parkes Amateur Racing Weekend
In Bligh Mudgee Parkes amateur meets trainer Forbes shines. McDonald rode six winners from seven events, missing only a walk over. Parkes crowd attendance lags, but Forbesites boost betting turnover, while riders like Hilly Sayers show promise. Forbes horses include Jack Redmers Kertle Capeyllene and Tiny Rose among others. Cowra and Grenfell meetings loom as Forbes targets prize money.
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Bligh
Mudgee
Parkes
Forbes
Parkes Jockey Club
Forbesites
Jack Redmers
Kertle
Paddy Ryan
Capeyllene
Roger Ryan
Charlome
Tiny Rose
Wilton Jay
Charley Smith
Kind Heart
Slippery Jack
Sam McKenzie
Sure Catch
Tom Merritt
Marty Bullock
Cowra
Grenfell
Jock Rodgers
Kerute
Capevilene
Boxing thriller at Young ends in Burns victory over Ranji
A 20 round boxing contest at Young between Ranji Burns and Herb Thompson for £100 purses the highlight, Burns clinching the decision with Dave Smith as referee. The report also notes Forbes notes on show scheduling clashes and Parkes Grenfell racing concerns, and updates on Bligh amateur races with Les McDonald and Magebra's Havilah Handicap win.
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Young
Ranji Burns
Herb Thompson
Temora
Burns
Dave Smith
Forbes
Les, McDonald
Magebra
Conference in Forbes forms Western Show Association
Delegates from pastoral and agricultural show societies met in Forbes to discuss forming a Western show association. Officers were elected, boundaries debated, and future meetings planned in rotation among towns including Parkes and Forbes to avoid date clashes with neighboring shows and races.
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Forbes
Heel
Jockey Clubs
Weat
Grenfell
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Parken
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Hogan Gate
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E. Rymer Bugowrat
Messra E. A. Austen
Martin
Heal
Tullamore
Fugowra
Wheat Harvest Yields Top Belts With Record Per Acre
Wheat harvest results show 17.2 bushels per acre, highest in 17 years, total 63,716,840 bushels worth about 25 million. Area exceeded January estimate by 14,870 acres but bags lighter than usual reduce total yield to 43,715,840 bushels. Western slopes hit by storms lowered central and southern yields. hay area up 3,180 acres to 4,490, and hay yield 827,290 tons, 44,710 tons below forecast.
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The Wedding Trip at Eden Studios in Sydney
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