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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
7
A garbled but resolute statement from Wool Pack representatives pledges action to protect wool buyers and growers. It asserts Central Wool Committee backing and vows no delays as it seeks to curb profiteering. The message hints at potential further steps and calls for information from allied parties.
A fragmentary account describes a dramatic air engagement near a Canadian border area. Major Barker encounters enemy formations in a forested region, pursuing a flying craft and sustaining multiple gunfire exchanges. Several aircraft are downed and casualties are reported, with uncertainty surrounding exact units and locations.
The Parkes News Of The Week records a chaotic local scene with mentions of the Commercial Bank manager on leave, a peace demonstration, property damage and fires, a poisoning death from petrol, a sample shipment, and a town council meeting about market arrangements. It notes railway service changes, religious services, social events, and a memorial week.
A historical fragment discusses Langue of Nations and global leaders views on preventing another world conflict. It surveys disarmament proposals, collective security contrasts, and the risk of aggressive nations while weighing safeguards and long term peace strategies amid postwar tensions.
The Baree Shire Council monthly meeting discusses the Spring Creek beige proposal, bridge site referral to the engineer, and budget estimates. Debate covers health regulations, building powers, hotel room concerns, and authority to extend rates and building regulations.
The Thoroughbred Sir Ride a noted racehorse stands at Lea with a bay coat and rising age, showing sound performance and multiple wins in 1152 including Forbow Spring and Flying Handicaps and the Wellington Handicap. Pedigree traces to St Bert and Wedding Dell with noted relatives in the bloodline. dam Corollary from Stuttness line and grand dam to Inui nix and La Tosce.
In Bedgerabong Olga Rodgers advertises care for mares with good attention and water pads. Mares from a distance will be kept in paddocks at a 1m gud gram rate. all mares must pay 68 pala before removal. For further particulars contact Olga Rodgers.
Rock Huon, a prominent Australian trotting horse, dominates in conformation, style, and speed across state show rings. The record lists rival horses like Windlance, Druss, and Lalu Boy, with Rock Huon noted for Grand Champion at Symer Royal Agricultural Show and a standout at Wallington show in 1941.
A notice offers a fee of seven shillings and seven pence for Jom paddocks for mares and declares every salt cave free of charge with no liability. Further particulars and a tabulated summary are provided.
A brief notice lists stud fee of £10 for a single mare and references names such as Mire N, Amicabuity, owner communications, and a contact path with Feltard, Rustenborg, and Fiebes to be attended to.
A garbled OCR list mentions UVES Dylan and Cloverdale Windermere with scattered names and dates. References to towns, venues, and dates appear fragmented, making the exact event unclear. The passage hints at a local or club gathering with names such as Cloverdale and Windermere and a February or December timeframe, but specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Brilliant Baron a six churry colt with New Zealand imports and lineage from Lord Stewart Craigievar Blossom Zany Moroing Tho Banker. It references dam Glentee and Tamaye Belted Knight lineage, sales history and breeding details with prices and ages, though text is garbled.
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