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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
2
Fire brigades from West Wyalong and Temora responded to a large blaze at Meagher's Barmedman Bulk Store. The store, established in 1903, was completely destroyed with only partial salvage of some goods. No injuries reported.
The Forbes J.C. meeting drew 31 bookmakers as 16 runners split in the Improvers Handicap due to wind dust. Miss Step beat Killarney Isle after a protest for interference, with Real Blue and Peace Treaty also in the top finishers. Seymour warned for unsafe riding. Dusty Miller won the Flying Handicap, while Red Pat captured the Maiden Handicap. Cataway led early but Dusty Miller prevailed by a neck.
The Baskstroke column reports the IMB-49 monthly committer meet held Tuesday with monthly sessions planned. first Saturday fixtures run from November 6 as the club finalises entries before the December 11 carnival at Parkes. Officials outline a four heat format with juveniles through seniors, separate roped intervals, and member pricing while stressing club affiliation and transport benefits. A social committee report highlights dances, a beach girl parade rumor, and plans for water polo team formation alongside a busy exhibition and artist talk at the Parkes event.
The exhibition featured a children’s section judged later in the week by Mr Cant. Rev Dowkt urged repeated viewings to truly appreciate art. Mr Cant, lecturer James Cant, discussed modern art’s appeal, while Mr Hall praised the explained innovations. The Forbes opening drew low attendance but promises better youth interest. many entries showed strong color and detail, signaling art’s future in the country.
Final acceptors for the Melbourne Cup were reduced from 43 to 38 after withdrawals by Saturday 6 pm. No surprises among the scratchings, with top picks Howe Carbon Copy and Vagabond leading the field. The Advocate favors Carbon Copy Vagabond Howe as likely contenders for the race at Flemington next Tuesday.
Canterbury selections list for Hep divisions and mixed stakes events. Notable entries include Vicereine Devonian Dinvalia Nursery Hep Colta Geldings Soronation Gift Chitral Wyoming Ashbury, Darling Chronicle Invincible Thre Four-Year-Old Hep Well Gwynne Cabaret Tartan Girl Phalanx Sea Bpartan Bon Bol Peter Blue Hurry Up Flying Riptide Ureta Midwise Alderman Tamashi Roatom Welter Handicap Gay Wallah Skilled.
Mr E M Farmer, newly appointed Land Board chair, returns to Forbes Town where he once worked in the Land Office in 1990. Elphinare District Surveyor and F Smith extend welcomes. Farmer vows to connect with veterans and support land allocations for returning soldiers.
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