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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
4
An up-to-date and popular hotel boasting years of service offers comfortable accommodations and satisfactory management. The cellar stores top quality wines and spirits with true labeling. Conveniently located, it is presented as an ideal traveler’s house.
The article details Trumdlе, a pure-bred Clydesdale stallion bred by MD. Gilleaple of Kyabram, shown at Melbourne and royal shows with multiple prizes, including champion, and listed stud performance across Geelong Rochester and Yarrawon events. It notes his age, physical quality, stock winnings, and sale terms with care in foal provisions.
Bluepan a dark bay standing 16.1 hands by Braupan from Matd Marian with Hampton and Toxophlile ancestry, listed with Melbourne temperament notes. Performance highlights include firsts in Chiloubane Yemble and Gumusdah Cup, multiple placings at Parkes and Canowindra, and distances from sprint to mile. Fee £1/5/ with Hinduetion for two or mare owner Boyd.
American meat trust rumors prompt Wheatley and officials to visit Queensland towns including Gladstone and Charters Towers. Wheatley says no stock shortage and warns against price manipulation while discussing arbitration, government policy, and possible imports to meet demand. He stresses Queensland's stock level and calls for plant improvements and proper competition.
The Tolowine council reports on multiple road matters and public works. Residents seek a northward road from Mr M Bentles to Fav Vamsoe and improvements on the Chen full-old Fortes road with surrounding posts. Officials discuss fencing, surveys, and funding limits while detailing ongoing repairs and approvals.
Benston, a quiet tempered thoroughbred with Musket, Aor Mont, Vadium, and Sir Heecuiew blood, hails from a strong New Zealand family noted for produce such as Starples and Cloth of Gold. He is a four-year-old with a pedigree linking to Thunderbolt and a prolific dam line. He began racing at Th September and ends 1st December with ample grass and water provided, though no responsibility implied.
A garbled 19th century style report describes Blackwood Chief and a long list of horses and handlers at an equestrian event. It mentions trotting and conformation, with efforts to breed and produce top-class stock. The piece references judges, shows, and entries across multiple breeds and ages, including plans for future prospecting and showcases.
Mare Murillo, noted for strong lineage and modern English blood, won the Martbyroops Plate in Australia but suffered a leg injury early. Bred at the NANPILC YAN STUD, she is listed among many celebrated progeny and noted for valuable foal-wetter and export potential.
In Welltown a shrine fire incident was reported as contained by owner Harry Tavlon. Fire crews secured the site and prevented spread, with investigation into the cause ongoing.
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