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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
7
The Eugowra show featured a large turnout despite weather, with prizes awarded for livestock, horses, and exhibits. Notable champions included King Alta and Kingport mares, while new facilities and improved gate receipts marked progress for the society.
The ceremony featured Premier in attendance promised performances if able to attend. Ministers Mellirr and Grimm joined, with apologies from several officials. Discussion covered rail project progress, sleeper contracts, and policies to boost domestic production and wheat farming in the district.
A debate summary discusses farmer relief and the government plan for wheat prices and railway extensions. Speakers critique the ministry stance, praise rural support, and consider public works delays and future policy impacts on agriculture and transport.
A detailed notes list shows trotting events with horses and riders including Timekeeper Costiteen and stewards My EA Collis Mp T Hopwell. Entries mention Ladye Hinter, Lady Strickhand, Klara and Hogan King Alo among others with various stakes and handicap trots. results include times around 4.10 and numerous horse names and owners listed.
A deputation from Eugowra and surrounding areas met Mr McGilvray to press the Lachlan River bridge completion between Collie and Wangan Creek. They urged fresh inquiry by the Minister for Works and reported on past meetings, promising to report back and seek action on the bridge and adjacent highway works.
A jumble of 20th century kitchen notes and noble family collections appears, detailing home made breads cakes and sponge items alongside named collectors. It mentions Annie Noble, Miss G Boyd, Joan Ral, Ginger Santi Nabe Curran, and Mrs Protinat Cushy ford among others.
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