Nightwatch Wins Melbourne Cup at Flemington
Nightwatch ridden by William Duncan wins the Melbourne Cup at Flemington by a half length from Kennagguhair with Gadabout third. The time 3 259, a quarter second faster than Kingsburgh’s record. Nightwatch is a Wakeful mare offspring bred by L M Donald, a maiden before this season, and praised as delicately built by his trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
C. Lt. Mdonald
Nightwatch
St. Alwynne
Wakeful
Byrs
W. Duncan
W. M. Brothwick
J. Laycock
Kenilworth
Calluna
W. H. M'Lachlan
W. Carleton
Gad
Kingsburgh
L. M’donald
St. Alban’s
Geelong
Caulfield
Court Jester
M'Donald
William Duncan
Gadabout
Gadahout
Kennaquhal
Duncan
Market report shows mixed livestock demand and price shifts
Sheep prices steady to slightly higher though gains largely erased by Monday. Cattle trade weak with poor-conditioned stock hard to move while prime light beef quoted up to 65s per 100 pounds. Pigs and calves show uneven demand with varied prices and quality notes.
Hides in Strong Demand for Export Trade
Despite limited export space for hides, Sydney market shows strong demand. September shipments abroad totaled 400 hides while local tanners compete. Weightier horse and large hides draw attention, with top prices around 13 shillings per hide and 2 shillings 1d per 1b for some lots.
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Cannon Leal
Sydney
Fim
Inet
Loja
Homebush Stock Sales Report
Monday sale at Homebush lists buyers including FW L Gordon Milvale with shred wethers to 2s 10d and shred ewes to 1d per head. G and L Cronin Milvale report xbred wethers to 29s 0d and xbred rams to 28s 7d. G M Donald Quanditaulla shows shorn ewes to 27s 4d and shorn wethers to 87s 10d. Prices for other stock include xbred suckers to 23s 5d and cattle totals for E W L Gordon and T Manley with cows, steers, and calves.
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Homebush
L. Gordon
Milvale
Wethers
Ewes
L. Cronin
G. Mdonald
Quandintla
Ewen
Talffolks
Ini
Shawn
W. L
Gordon
Atewr
Manley
Quandiolla
Insurance Premium Dispute Over Fence Policy
In Small Debts Court Pearce and Williams sue Joseph M Garry for 4 pounds 6 shillings and 6 pence over an insurance premium for two miles of fencing. Turner allegedly forged Garry's signature to obtain a few shillings commission. Judge finds signature resembles Garry's. award £3 5s 6d plus costs and witnesses’ expenses.
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Tueassey
Pearce
Williams
Joseph M'Garry
Meillon
Moloney
Thomas Henry Turner
William
Farmers and Settlers’ Insurance Co
Hudson
M'Garry
M’garry
Willame
Garry
Hudnon
Pearce and
Williamia
Joseph Michael M'Garry
Turner
Mr Hudson
Michael “Michel
Meilion
Fearce
Mr Turner
M*garry
Polley
P.M
Cardinal Merciers Belgians Relief Fund in Forbes
Correspondence notes a lecture by Rev Father Vandamme in Forbes and a total relief fund of 124 0s 0d. The letter records promises totaling 102 1 4 and an additional 20 5 0 plus 17 4 4 from Red Cross secretary Mrs Baldock. The writer expresses gratitude for Forbes residents support and mentions forwarding a late £1 1s to raise the grand total.
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Forbes Advocate
Forbes
Father Vandamme
Lam Ip
Mra Baldock
The
Red Cross
Australia
Sira
Vandamme
By Products of the War: Women in Labor and Education
War changes England with women taking men’s roles at Cadbury and Bournville Cocoa Works. Parliament funds broader education as an enduring outcome, promising education into youth occupations and eventual university access, despite wartime inconveniences.
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Inradbury
Bournville
England
Great Britain
Willy Nillly
Talone
Cadbury Bros
Scheols
Thomas Sheep Dip Promises Weight, Wool Quality Gains
Thomas proposes a paste dip for sheep claiming weight gain and better wool. It costs about a farthing per sheep and is marketed as the most effective lasting dip, leaving wool soft and silky while destroying parasites. It asserts a 56 year tested history.
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H. Gough
Collonade
South Street
Granville
Sterling
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Elizabeth Gough
eToniet
Bareenong
J.C Marconi
Burma
Brisbane
Queensland
Walesa
J. C. Marconi
Anzac Parade
South Randwick
tTea
Whalsale
John Connell & Co. Limited
Kent &T
Musketoou
Frank Bullock
King Offa
Corky Crippe
Corky
Commercial News
Sydney Market
Oakland
FORD
Forbes Garage
A, E. Peppercorn
Venables & CO
Ford Dealers
Amelius Tena de
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Flemington Siding
Homebush Stock Sales
Israels
Israel
Money Savers
George
Cardinal Mercier
Belgia‘s Relief Fund
Thomas
Cunningham Bros
Harry Turner
Pearce & Williams
Stook & Station Agents
Dhs
J. ¢. Keane & Cy
Turner & Keane
General Commission
Templar Street
Farmers’ & Berthers’ Grain Co. Ltd
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Co-operative Insurance Co
Royal Sheep Dip
Lindley, Walker & Co. Limited
H. N. Walker
W.E
E. Forsyth
A.J.C
Q.T.C
V.R.C
Tattersall's Club
Melbourne
A.C
Forsyth
W. E. Or
Tattersall's
WAR Chest
London
Birdwood
Battle of Messines
A. L. M. Walker
Warren C. Mayor
Dalton
Pitt Street
T. S. M’dade
Forbes, Agents
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