February 1998 was a busy month for Forbes with heated protests about the proposed law changes to the sport of pig dogging and a riot in Lachlan and Templar streets after the closing of local hotels.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Other events around the area included the annual Bedgerabong Picnic Races where Chris McMullen won the cup on Le Prospect and the then NSW Premier Bob Carr visiting Forbes.