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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
3
In Forbes Police Court William Aubrose Gwodbuye faced charges of riotous conduct and disorderly behavior on Templar Street the previous evening. He was found guilty on the charger and fined 10 shillings on each charge, with corresponding penalties imposed.
Inspector Dowllog reports drought and pest damage across the country. Cattle sheep and horses suffer from dry pasture and worms, rabbits crows and hawks reduce stocks, while some farmers comply with orders to fenced and control pests.
Glenmore, a bay colt standing 16 hands, owned by W 1 Body, dominates at the Royal Show in Melbourne. Sired by Blue Ribbon Ben, with dam Flower by Blue Ribbon, the seven year old boasts unbeaten fitness and wins multiple prizes, including a 46 foot score, amid a field of notable rivals and a year of strong performance.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on wool subscriptions and market movement. It notes steady to firm prices for prime grades, active demand for other lines, and seasonal factors as winter catches arrive. Minor lines mention buyers staying away and occasional revisions in pricing, with reference to large lots and regional activity.
Terms £33 per season. Beautiful dark chestnut Welsh pony with great power and conformation. Pure Gold earned second prize at the Melbourne Royal Show 1949 and was a renowned producer in Victoria. What's Wanted, bred by W. Jones, also claimed multiple prizes at Melbourne shows. Terms apply to owner M. Cannon, Farhi.
My W Stennonee announces the Condouidlin backwych rowing cup to be staged on Thursday and Friday August 6 and 7 at Nomna-Honn for the Town Amateur Condom tiolin Cup chase on Welsenlay next, with nominations expected and many boats already registered. Local solicitor Roberta in Condubolin has filed a case against Rica by Ron-Atireny on an £428 matter. The Cordadolin teating aims to show good racing on 6 August with strong entrants anticipated.
A historic account details Young Macduff imported from Scotland, with success in Ayr and Kilmacnock, plus Victoria grands and prizes. It notes Rawkhead and other prize winners, 1860s to 1880s, including Earl of Galloway’s £420, and a string of South West Victoria wins.
Fragmentary breed notes describe Sire Velarquez and Murillo with lineage links to Galopin and King Tom, praising their form and speed. Also mentions the Murillo stud with foals, uterine lines, and a list of progeny and celebrated winners. Warnings include disclaimers about liability and listing of stud owners.
Fortunates, a bay colt with a strong gait, won or placed in 14 races including the Welahr-tor-Aae Rave and the St George Stakes. He earned £14,048 across the year, highlighted by victories in major cups and two-year-old stakes, while consistent performance across the season earned him extensive prize money and stud interest. The owner Harry Taylair paid 90 guineas stud fee for Fortunates and other horses.
A historic note describes Major Jock a bay pure-bred Clydesdale stallion with a storied show career. Highlighted are his Melbourne and Geelong appearances, multiple wins including a champion, and lineage from Arytteh Gin and Old Style. The piece lists show venues across Australia and New Zealand, with mentions of judges and prizes.
The stallion Bluepan, a dark bay standing 16.1 hands, is offered for stud at Round Hill Eugowra. Described as sound and well tempered with good quality, he has sired notable offspring including multiple track performers and is listed with a single reduced fee.
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