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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
6
Forbes winners and racing results recount a day of events at the track with horses like Black Sud and Forbes noted among top performers. Details include multiple handicaps, betting lines, and race outcomes across varied events with named horses and participants.
Forbes hosted a cricket weekend with five Sunday matches after Saturday finals. Grenfell Association shared draws with Forbes, while Forbes faced Glenelg Cup defeat to Cowra. St Lawrence beat Goolagong on a concrete wicket, Riverside won easily at Willow Avenue, and Capstans were defeated by Riverside on a looser wicket.
Fragmented OCR text references country week cricket with partial names and scores unclear. The readable portions mention Susie Bevan Caldwell Maye and Beets, but details, dates, teams, and outcomes are not determinable from the garbled source.
Fragmented notes reveal wool prices, shipping snags, and service issues affecting trade. References to Sydney, Melbourne, and London markets show fluctuating consignments, with speculation on recovery timelines and pressure on exporters amid logistical glitches.
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