Forbes Jockey Club Meeting Faces Weather and Attendance Struggles
Poor weather reduced attendance at Forbes Jockey Club meeting with bookmakers traffic down and luncheon returns waning. Reg Mitchell chaired as WDA steward while Reg Gunn served as secretary. nine learners ran the Improvers Handicap and seven ran the Progressive as racing remained engaging despite conditions. Odds-on Brigade won the Corinthian venture with Egypt Lad nearly denied victory. Southern horses Bogong and Sum Shade impressed bookmakers amid a damp, slow track.
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Reg Mitchell
WDA
Reg Gunn
Mnfe
Malden
Egypt Lad
Sidelight
Onyx
Punter
Big bets mark opening day at Fortes J.C. races
Puntlike wagering dominated the opening day with Little River backers pushing Flying from 6/4 to 6/4 08 and Berle Dovin riding to a third place in a five horse field. The Marine failed to place after heavy backing while Hawaiian Wandarang and Prover were also heavily sold but finished second and third. Weetungu and Brigade J won their the odds on bets in their respective Maiden and Corinthian divisions.
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Fortes J.C
Little River
Investmenta
Berle Dovin
Ave
F.C
Wandarang
Improvera
Esscond
Weetungu
Brigade J
Corinthian
Phos wins Cup as Southwick race gains good attendance
At Southwick Sussex a day of fine but cold weather drew a surprisingly strong crowd aided by local half holiday. Phos led from near the start to win the Cup with A Beymour riding for owner Roy O'Brien. The Marine and Little River also featured strong performances in the Flying and Second Improvers Handicaps.
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Unies
Sun Shade
Onyx
Une
Phos
L. L Taviv
Roy O'Brien
Bobby
O Brien
A. Beymour
Mr. O'Brien
Marine
Davinsis
Unusual Facts in Driving Case Delays Verdict
Leslie Herbert Wev nte is released on a two year bond after magistrate finds he was under the influence when driving a lorry in Camp Street. Police testimony described unsteady balance and slurred speech, with doctors noting mixed evidence on driving ability. The case highlights tensions between alcohol influence and driving judgment.
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Leslie Herbert Wevnte
Oma
Rully
Bevie. Melly
Orange
Seville
Ronald Walker
Neville
Polter Giation m
Walker
Camp Street
Pyne
Crosa
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Constable Walker
Pult
Kelly
Walker Aote
Ronald Pyne
Kay
Meville
A. McLeen
Benst
McLean
Justice Havin
Muir
Justice Bayin
Cobley
Visiting Chiropodist Hodgeman Tyree to Visit Porches
Mr C Hodgeman Tyree chiropodiat and foot specialist with 39 years of experience will make monthly visits to Porches. He is trained in London and specializes in children’s foot deformities. Details on will date and room access to be obtained from advertising columns.
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C. Hodgeman Tyree
London
On Ee
Thief Steals Money and Watch From Sydney Woman
Mrs Reg Shead found her handbag missing after a holiday in Sydney. The bag contained money a welch and ration cards. The thief left the ration cards but took the money and a watch, discarding the bag on Forbes railway line road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wombat Street
Sydney
Reg Shead
Kaier
Forbes Railway
New Electrical Engineer Appointed After Special Council Meeting
Special Council meeting appointed D A Shields as electrical engineer from three applicants. The sewerage operator post, vacant by P Kelly’s death, went to B McRae on a six month probation after eight applicants competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feries Municipal Counncil
A. Jennings
Ides
D. A. Shields
Nurrabri
P. Kelly
B. McRae
Patchy Rain Falls Widen Across Forbestown District
Patchy rain was recorded with Forbestown area seeing 22 points on Wednesday and five on Thursday morning while surrounding centres reported higher totals. Wynoa near town registered 70 points, including a heavy fall before noon Wednesday. Yarrangong and Bogan Gate areas logged substantial rainfall as well, with reports of near an inch in some spots.
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Forbestown
Fortig
Wynoa
Eddie Mattiske
Yarrangong
al Prairie Lands
Bogan Gate
Jack Hammond
Maraden Road
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