Shirley and Benston: Thoroughbred Stallion Notes
Shirley, Eugowra, The Thoroughbred 10 Benston stands with life certificate in Australia’s premier stallion line. Bred from well‑proven Musket and Sir Hercules blood, Benston is a substantial brown horse with a temperate nature and a promising New Zealand pedigree. Beakon runs Sept 1 to Dec, with good grass and water. no liability accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benston
Hisaire
Australia
St. Simon
Herault
Bemaston
Besston
Matt Minnie
New Zealand
Blackwood Chief Life Certificate Holder Heralded as Fastest Horse
The 1914 notice touts Blackwood Chief as a premier bar horse with 15.2 hands, sired by Chicttalo from Body of notable racing lines. It details breeding, notable offspring, and a breeding invitation urging mares to visit Blackwood Chief for speed, with a season running August 1914 to December 10, 1914.
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Chicttalo
Mply Prien
Wiilllles Hambletonian
Dan
Val
Nmouglas
Harold Tiity
Dtareted
Dion Miss Finn
Peter Fintimp
Chile
Harold
Rethechild
Kea
Gateley
Rita
Viking
Silver Boy
ITE
Hlackwood
Romsile
Wood Chief
Rural Pest Notes Warn Wheat Growers of Rutworm Threats
Government notes warn that rutworms, pests of Hugenge Moths larvae, have damaged wheat and grass paddocks across the Riverina and southern wheat belt. Advice urges quick sowing with a rapid-maturing variety like Bunyip, use of Dilb superplasticate, and thorough field cleanliness to starve larvae. barriers and targeted baiting are suggested for garden crops near infested paths.
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Riverina
Eurface
Lindt
Fashion Veers Into Odd Color Chaos in England Toward Spring
London correspondent laments the craze for exotic dye names and contrived terms in dress. The piece mocks fashionable phrases like peau de peach and vert de grenouille while urging restraint and common sense in color choices. It warns color pedantry spreads beyond France and presses England to curb this color pest.
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England
London
Sydney Daily
Barbed Wire Winder Designed To Ease Handling
A new barbed wire winder device from Abr AJB Maddison of Perthville promises easier, more economical wire winding. The crank device uses a linen piece and a free spool to feed wire onto a reel, allowing one worker to unwind and replace full reels with reduced effort and weight distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddison
Perthyille
Paul
Paddison
Dairying Becomes a Science in Modern Industry
The article notes dairying rapidly becoming a science with extending study and modern labor saving machinery. It highlights state government farms training, supervised dairy practices, and the impact of educated professionals on the industry. The piece mentions the L-K-G Cream Separator and engineers Walick & Josephson in major dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Walick & Josephson
General Engineers
Trdnov
New Strain of Federation Wheat Explained by Dept
The Department outlines a new Federations strain with clearer yellow grain and earlier maturity. Field trials at Warde and Bathurst Experiment Farm compare it with the ordinary Federation to assess its potential impact on New South Wales wheat production. The new type yields higher flour strength and distinct grain texture, attracting strong farmer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bok
New South Wales
Warde
Bathurst Experiment Farm
Cowra Farm
John Bridge wool house praised for system and reach
The Australian wool trade honors John Bridge & Co Ltd for a forty five year heritage. The feature extols its global market grip, thorough methods, and two acre Pyrmont store, inviting growers to inspect their wool and trust the Bridge system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bride & C O., Ltd
Australia
Jghn Bridge
Pyrmont
John Bridge
Ic Lw
Elven
Wunderlich steel ceilings revive old Australian homes
An Australian promotion extols Wunderlied steel linings as permanent embossed ceilings that can restore cracked walls and damaged plaster. The material is described as durable fire retardant and aesthetically “ethereal,” with a free booklet titled Ceilings for the Home offered on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Celine
Cowra Federation Unveils New Strain Name
The Cowra Experiment Farm renames the current Federation wheat to avoid confusion with general state cultivation. Farmers familiar with Cowra Federation or Improved Federation have noticed applicants already using several versions, but the official new name has been chosen.
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CoWra
Pure Gold Welsh Cob Stands at Karyrie for Season
Pure Gold, a six year old dark chestnut Welsh Cob pony about 14.2 hands, is described as strong and hardy with great power suitable for breeding stout ponies. He won second prize at the Melbourne Royal Show. his sire is What's Wanted, imported Welsh colt bred by W R Jones, Wales, and his dam Littl Splendid is a well known performer in Victoria. Terms 3/3 at season end. Apply to Mack Cannon at Karyrie Forbes.
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Melburne Royal Show
Oak Thimpion
Ity
Macduff
Macbeth
Scotland
John Steel
Onoe
Ayr
Kilmarnock
Victoria
Grandsom Hawkhead
Glasgow
Nelso
Royal Soriety
Manchester
Trews
Dam and Sire Lineages of Winning Thoroughbred
The note details pedigrees of racing stock including Macduff and Wong Macduft. It cites sires Sentia's Pride Bootchman Prince Arthur Watken's Prince Old Trine Chartie and Goldtop as influential ancestors. It also mentions a large number of prize-winning progeny across southern Victoria.
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Macduff
Sentia
Pride
Bootchman
Prince Arthur Timp
Watken
Prince
Trine Chartie bin J
Wong Macduft
Goldtop
Victoria
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Glenora
Forbes
Prince OF
Gi. Richens
Eugowra
Agd
Surrouniing
Glen Roy
Certificate For Life
Aml
Lair
Bombala
Bega
Red
Sidnmey
Owne
Macquarie Stud
Wellington
Fortunatus
Melbourne Coy
Witter
ST. Frusquin
Simon
Isabel
Pletian
Purnia
Iy Paraelai
Lucky Lady Titane
jAehoiu
Stephoanes
Royal Hampton
Hamptont
Lady Clifton
Madge Whiftott
Foratus
St. Godrwe
Foregoer
Miullimer
Ascan
Arbor
Portilla
Flord
Kent
Brigalow
Norma Hieh
Miss Fort
Speckted Band
Fast Elect
Lindbo
Seaham
Chiffonette
Wishing Cup
Coronatus
Harry Taylor
Macquaris Stud
Shirley
Alre
St. Sim
Burley
Aine
Towely
Hermit
Derby
Lady Margaret Beautreaux
Chalo Shot
Tsire
Mucket
la Rose
Aprement
Mortimer
Traducer
Moss Rove
Camden
Your Kingie Bird
Sir Mercules
Maliter
Henston
Cook, Shirley
Seasor
Blackwood
Terformang HS
Parkes
Hardiap Uontebollan
Piying Duile
Tiger Hebined
Victoria Park
Hanna Grenfell
Crem
Lucerne
Field
Man
The
Department of Agriculture
Paris
Fortier
Forbes Advocate
France
Prvintase of
Guegesting
Hard Federation
Eugowba
Glenmore
Lam Young Hen
Ben
Benmore
Kenmore
W. T. Body
Melbourne
Blue Ribbon
Glenwincre
Darnley
Jess
Wimmera
Karyrie
Mtch Cannon
Darebin
Stockdoko
Imp
Gorindittuester
Rell Mod Birk
Exminster
Willle
Searon
H. Whitehead
Mareh-street
Orange
Calarie
Anil
Young Macduff
Lee
R. Clothier
Calarle
Murillo Cimp
Comig
Velabqtez
Donne van
Galop
Vista
Macaroai
Verdure
King Tom
May Bloor
Wyechlusters
Hallam
Frigr
Balsam
Newminster Si
Lower Dee
Caton
Blade Athol
Murillo
Lea
Estrone
Newminster
Crilene
Muril
Rowe
Ballsmeee
Pount Hannibal
Woonona
Mur Ultramarine
Muginne
Master Muarilin
Lith
George
Mulamein-Parve
Spitetwl
Lady Murillo
Meranza
Murea
Pouter
Helen Murillo
Owle
Jam Jian
Mood Bowth
Lavender Hay
Giotto
Mise Neaboly
Carroll
Caret
Shonieh Noble
Mooritlu
Nendilivan Gott
Fisted Ovat
Water
Prines Murillo
Mantauk
Cowboy
Sylemul
Bert Cate
Mavigitarie Sted
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