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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
3
A sprawling summary of gambling outcomes across trotting and boxing in Australia. It notes stakes and results for horses like Mua ia, Taunaa Togma, and Beaton, plus boxing bouts in Sydney and Melbourne with figures on purses and attendance, and reports on football tours, aviation speeds, and upcoming Parkes meeting nominations.
A Sterling all rounder named Pine Park died Friday after injuries from a fall in Randwick road work. Owner Roy Birickland and trainer Brian Strickland had nurtured the horse from debut to a celebrated career with wins in open and handicap events. Pine Park, once regarded among the finest seven furlong prospects in the West, showed talent over hurdles and jumps, earning trophies at many exhibitions.
A late Sow wad exhibition last week raised about £400 for the Church of England funds. The event showcased a well managed entertainment program by a capable team, with many stall holders listed in Bridey's laws and Miss Rodgers running the post office. Winners across several contests included Mrs Brosdben, Miss Jarrett, Miss Cuplit, Mr Nelaun, and Mr Loughran, among others, with prizes like Dox sweets, Pot Plant, and Dreamt items.
In a sunlit game Blues defeated Reds by a slim margin as giants like Giovanelli and Green shone with bat and ball. Bowler Archie Green led the Whites attack while Giovaneli and Cousins top scored for Reds, with Meagher and Hayes among others making key contributions for the Blues.
In memoriam notes honor Emme who died October 10 1917 and Jack who died October 10 1920. Also a loving remembrance for Lance-Corporal Alt Tonkinson who died of wounds in France on October 17 1917. Inserted by their mother father and siblings.
Sunday services at Forbes with early morning and evening worship led by Rev L Peacock and Mr JT Wooda. The New Settlers League of Australia hosts a mayoral event. Forbes ranch frat meeting set for Wednesday at 4 pm. all members urged to attend. Advertisement promotes Life for the best yet to be dedicated, with Sunday Times offer and newsagent sales.
Applications invited by Farmers and Graziers Co operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co Ltd for Forbes local agent. Submissions to be received by October 22 1941 with shareholder ballot at the Shire Hall Forbes on November 24 1924 at 3 30 pm. W R B Thomas president returning officer. Also lists machinery and farm implements for sale by Robinson and Barker in Parkes and surrounds.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate THURSDAY events and November dates with mention of pocket programmes. Details are unclear. main point references request for application to obtain programme access.
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