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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
2
The column mixes match reports and player chatter from Forbes Club on a school cricket game. It praises efforts by Rod Cumming Steve Collier and Ralph Elliott while noting spectators and banter. The piece mentions Mrs Cabot’s gesture, Burgess Cup jests, and upcoming return matches with an emphasis on entertaining play and club spirit.
Week end games feature Forbes Mh in two fixtures at Stile and the Wilbow Avenue wicket. Readers note names such as Bees A. Ungetin K Hodge J Witrutaoms M Doon and others in the lineups. The card includes multiple players like Lambert Hooking and Pann Faetgeney with various clubs and observers listed.
A fragmented notice recalls William Tyndale, first to translate the Bible into English, executed for his work on October 6. It mentions the Walther League Messenger teen periodical and hints at links to the Oxford Group, urging readers to explore Library offerings for broader knowledge.
Sir Ernest Harvey deputy governor of England visits Cranbrook School with Canon Harvey and Mrs Sharp. They are greeted by a guard of honor and later addressed the Cranbrook Council officials. The Harveys, including Sir John Harvey, have ties to Halifax England and its wool industry districts.
A reminder of a public meeting in the Corneil Chambers tonight to discuss the Forbes Town Road Horses and upcoming race meetings. A Local Land Board writing is to be held at Forbes on Wednesday November 25.
Opening day at Parkes Spring meeting features a protest over More Mist’s declared overweights after victory over Master Kerchious in the Spring Handicap. Disqualifications for Wilcow Strath and RK Rowe stockey follow the protest. More Mist retains the race on a second-day decision. Other events include Maiden and Welter Handicaps with live betting and several notable runners.
Wotan, at 100 to 7, won the 1996 Melbourne Cup after a late surge past Sliver Standard finish. The race set a record time of 3.21 for the mile and a quarter, defeating Bilvar Standard and Queen of Song for placings. Bred by Gaine Carrington and Peter Jackson’s Manaea Smith, Wotan’s victory capped a dramatic return from New Zealand to Australia.
Wool sales reported by A M L and F Co Ltd describe robust demand from North West, Far West, Central Myseion, and Western districts. High quality clips from Wage Wakka, Caseilia, Walgett, and Springvale districts fetched strong prices amid intense Yorkshire, French, German competition and Australian competition. Prices reached up to 29d to 24d for top lots, with a total of about 1,400 bales sold privately and at auction, reflecting firm closing rates and continued buyer appetite.
In a Willow Avenue match on Wednesday afternoon Meagher's faced St Laurence with two merchant players absent, yielding a walk over for St Laurence. Final scores show 194 for St Laurence to 60 for Meagher's. Dud Leader starred for St Laurence with seven wickets. Openers Fisher and Kevin were dismissed early but middle order contributed, with all but three players scoring in double figures. Meagher's failed to sustain a climb after a slow start as wickets tumbled late.
The article recalls Sir Henni ker Heaton the Father of Penny Postage and his campaigns for cheaper postage. It cites hardships from high rates including a poor widow who refused delivery to a draft for 2 for a letter to Ireland, and an emigrant’s farewell note. It notes ongoing calls for postal reforms and mentions figures like Mr M Motwauld and references to political action by the Federal House.
The report from Schute, Bell & Co details wool trade dynamics during wartime, noting reduced wool quality, shift to artificial fibers, and price movements in various lots. It cites buyers and prices like 284d and 209d per bale, with names such as Megara Peake, Dupres, and Coles Parkes linked to transactions.
They left Australia for New Zealand with two horses then returned without them or much wealth. The only remaining asset was the dam Left and her foals Wotan. Gaine Carrington then won the Caulfield Cup and other major races. The Smithy entry faced ridicule as a bookmaker, but Wotan proved his class. Carrington and Peter Jackson used a sudden burst of speed to win by a neck.
The Cudal Jockey Club schedules a race meet for Thursday November 1 with prize money details to be announced and nominations closing with secretary CW Randall on Friday November 1 at 0 pm. After racing, a deter of might follows and arrangements proceed toward the Grantee District Ambulance.
An elderly man Mr Norman Merritson died yesterday in hospital from injuries sustained in a car crash in Sydney. His immediate family includes his wife and several relatives in the town. The incident also affected two grown children and other relatives named in the local notice.
An inquest opened yesterday into the death of a boy named in the Crumpbelts River. Rockley officials and Sereeant Taol examined the scene and questioned witnesses as the Federal Government prepares further action. A suspect, Keralar Money, faced charges linked to a broader fraud case connected to postal services.
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