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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

3

Two Jockeys Die in Morpheville Race Crash

Victorian jockey Ray Wilken and South Australian horseman Kite were killed in a Morpheville race crash during the Ac cowton Handicap. Wilken died instantly. Kite died minutes later. Higson was seriously injured, Bromley and Medhurst unharmed. Acceptance crashed into the grandstand fence and died at the top of his ride. Wilken had recent victories in Adelaide Cup, Caulfield, and Randwick events.

Ray Wilken Victoria Kite Morphesville Wilson Lady Normandie Bromter Acceptance Medhuret June Sear Higsen Snc Higson Ater Dartford Bromley Medhurst Denn Plemington Caulfield Randwick Unis India

Local coursing sire wins at Sydney show

At the New Greyhound and Breeders Association third annual championship in Sydney Walter March's Forbesure La Faith and Mir HG Bray's Faithful Charlie produced the winner. Faithful Charlie took first prize for dog sapling six months and under nine months. Faithful Charlie's dam Charlie's Lassie arrived from Ben's Hope and is bred to Stop Watch, world champion mechanical coursing dog with £5000 China stakes and two world records.

Greyhound and Breeders’ Association Sydney Walter March Mir HG. Bray Faithful Charlie Charlie Lassie China Austelia

Car Owner Not Driver Guilty of Manslaughter in NZ

In a historic New Zealand case, Albert Thomas Jones and James Alfred Jones faced charges after a car accident. A.T. Jones was found negligent in driving, causing a child's death, while J.A. Jones, owner of the vehicle with inefficient brakes, was convicted of manslaughter. A.T. Jones received a £50 fine and license cancellation. J.A. Jones was sentenced to four months in gaol. The case marks the first manslaughter conviction tied to a vehicle owner rather than the driver.

Por New Zealand Albert Thomas Jones James Alfred Jones James Alfred Jone A.T. Jones J. A. Jones

Court Felicitations For Mr Quiggin In Forbes Departure

Mr A V Quiggin CP and Registrar at Forbes is farewelled by Police Magistrate M J Ryn and local court officials before leaving Forbes for Gunnedah. Colleagues praise his efficiency courtesy and service with wishes for continued success for him and his family in the new posting.

Air 3 Quiggin C.P.S Regstrar Forbes Irgal M. J. Ryn Mir AW. Quigens Adandange Appin Promateri Mar Quiguie Forebey Curtesy Guilin Legal Professions BR Meilot Qulugin CPS District Court Ghiigen Mainner Hill RO. Palmer Quigzin Dinguiae Wihin Quiiein JF. Williames Ryan O'Connell Artim McCauley

Wheatley Reappointed Chairman of Forbes EP Board

At yesterday's Forbes EP Board meeting the nine term re election of Dir Wheatley as chairman for the ensuing year was approved. Deputy chairman Dir Speck was also re elected though ill, with Dir E F C Speck praised for assistance enabling Wheatley to carry out duties. Director Berry Goodsell and others extended congratulations while stockowners questioned rewards for the chairman's travel.

Forbes EP. Board Pir Wheatley Speak Iflnens T Capital Aortaken Dir Wheatley Lure Goodsell Berry Cretor Mise Cowell Butler Jaimy Eliman Dir. Berry Wheale Dirs Berry Goodsell Dir E FC Speck Fae Wuld Wen Dir BL Beddie Dave Wheatley

State of District Report on Forbest P P Board Conditions

District water supplies remained largely ample though storms caused shortages in sparse areas. Drought persists with stock feeding continuing as reserves and stock routes stay depleted while tank work, pumps, and tanks are being sunk and cleaned. Crow disease and pregnancy complications noted. peroxide treatment advised. rabbit conditions described as drony.

Forbes P.P. Board T. B. Jones Moore Driftway Marsden T Hivesbock Crowe Crow Jonis

Police charges reduced in Camp Street incident

Richard Boney 4, a stranger, faced two postponed charges at the local Police Court. One indecent exposure charge was substituted for offensive behaviour and willful exposure. The offence occurred in Camp Street, Parches, at noon on May 3 while the defendant was under the influence. Formal arrest was given by Constable Piebther. The defendant expressed regret and claimed no recollection, then a fine of £2 was imposed.

Richard Boney RB. O. Palmer Camp Street Parches Quer Piebther Palmer

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