Mons retreat tale and Franco-British fight notes
A soldier recalls the retreat from Mons and later battles at Ypres and Hooge. He mentions Sir John French and crowding reinforcements, with references to the army's conditions, loyalty, and the tense moments near the front. The piece hints at horse insurance and mares missing next season.
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Wea
Sir John French
Ypres
Germany
Jul Freach
Calais
Sir John
Mons
Mhot
Marve
Roevall
Yorn
Hooge
John Frente
John French
FBI
John Frenes
Ncu
First Beene Horse Sale Set for October Wednesday
Messrs Selwood and Wagg announce Beene’s inaugural horse sale to be held on Wednesday October 20 in conjunction with Messrs Coles and Pullum of Ballarat. The sale marks Beene district’s first event with outside buyers expected for all descriptions and horses to be sold in entry order.
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Mesers. Selwood and Wagg
Beene
Messrs. Coles and Pullum
Ballarat
Cathedral Chimes Triumphs In Handicaps And Shows
The article profiles Cathedral Chimes a champion racehorse and show horse praised for strength and docile temper. It notes wins at the Trotting Club Handicap and Richmond Burnley events, record times like 2.24, and multiple prizes. The horse stands about 15 hands with sturdy conformation and notable progeny success.
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bire—Abbey Belin
Biowest
Kiwrry Gud
Feuck
Pane Letbedisl
Wikter
Modern dairying rituals and cow care in old lore
A quirky extract surveys updated dairy practices from nail care to replacing currycombs with vacuum cleaners. It cites scientific authorities and New Jersey dairymen while joking about milker routines and nursery rhymes as potential motivational chants for cows.
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New Jersey
Ann Taylor
How to make canvas waterproof
A reader offers three methods to waterproof canvas. Dissolve shredded soap in hot water and apply, then dry. Mix yellow soap pieces in boiling water with a gauillon and terebene, stir while hot and cool before use. A strong draught should be avoided in direct sun.
Duster of cheese cloth tied with kerosene in Victoria cabin
A fragmentary note describes a makeshift device using cheese cloth and kerosene in a Victoria cabin. The text is unclear and offers limited context about intent or outcome.
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John Sanson
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Infermanes
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Ms A Ee
Young Bricham
Brigham
Farry
Finni
Geelong
Geed Grass
No Responsibility
Lucas
Aoe Ei Ae Te Wisear
Soees
India
Powell & McDougall Mannems-Sutton WP
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Murray Street
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