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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
8
The event featured thoroughbreds and ponies with keen competition in high jump and trotting. Notable riders like Leo Con and J. Fitzgerald faced slips but safety measures kept riders uninjured. Spectators enjoyed Snappy Advte sound system and a lively harness and pony show with strong entries and steady crowds.
An OCR damaged record lists attendees and entries for a luncheon event. Mentions of speakers, participants, and horse and breeding terms suggest a county fair or agricultural society meeting with prizes for fillies and mares. Names such as Thornton, Rees, Hodges appear among entries and champions.
Thoroughhorse meeting featured races led by the Lachlan Maiden Handicap over a mile with SOL PRONTO and others. Machines and contestants like BRAY WD and LACHLAN LADY showed strong showing in multiple divisions including the PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP and CONSOLATION HANDICAP trotting events, with times around 4.30 and 2.27 for respective heats.
A Forbes show opening featured speeches by H. Whidden and local officials praising exhibitors and judges. Despite poor weather, the event highlighted the district’s stock quality with trophies awarded to Carrawobbity Station and Bogubigal Pastoral Co, while calls for closer settlement and development leagues were echoed by leaders.
In a crowded field at the Smiths Four Becks 1 event, Blater Fitzgerald and Silverwood divided first and second as the bar rose. Silverwood then attempted a higher jump, challenging the record set by Tht. Dins., while Plain Eagle’s entry faced hurdles. JOOTH'S SHEAF STOUT LADIES HUNTING CONTEST saw Judd and Sleter Fitzgerald place, with Edward Weaver Co involved in part.
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