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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
4
A rambled game summary reports Our Boys and Tugowen meeting for a tough Sunday match. Cripps and Cripps lead the line with tackles, while Budd and Foley are cited for discipline. The piece notes defensive effort and a growing crowd, with plans for practice and line changes.
A garbled account describes a football match between Toko Menghor and Co fui with players such as George Howl and Billy Suhr mentioned. It notes a rainy Sunday afternoon, the crowd, and collection boxes raising money while referees and officials are cited amid uncertain ouputs and later game plans.
The Mud Vitks played with ten men and the referee, Elhers, on a sunlit ground with a half full crowd. J Booty led scoring with nine, as locals hoped for a better showing next time against Laka expo. Noah and Cox featured in lineup updates with a Thursday night drill and Belgerubnge next Sunday at the Wea? ground on 20.
A garbled account describes a chaotic period with Federals in possession repeatedly, several runs, erratic passes, and a flurry of activity near Myla wrine’s hounds and Wheatley. The text names numerous invented or misread figures and lacks clear dates or teams.
A fragmentary report details a mining revival meeting in a town hall where attendees debated prospects of precious metal wealth. Observers noted weather kept crowds away and that many believe vast mineral deposits remain near reach, with officials seeking permits for exploration and prospecting activities.
Australian racing briefs recounts mixed results across Sydney and Canterbury meeting highlights. Notable entries include horses like Tarawa and Royal Black, with weights listed for opening and various handicaps. Several named stables and owners appear in passing through race summaries and weight declarations amid a crowded program.
GEO DOYLE announces he has taken over J S Arthur’s saddlery business in Forbes end district. He has managed the shop since base from Kinmaird and seeks continued patronage. All accounts outstanding will be settled during February and adjustments to books will be made.
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