Melbourne Cup oddities hint at Cyrano’s big bid
Fragmentary racing notes describe Forbes and Count Cyrano in a tentative plan for the Melbourne Cup. Mentions Lincoln HF Con Cragin and Conduit as possible rivals. references to betting, public interest, and a crowded field with talk of Twiggy and other horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewin Alnnes
Aber Tote
Tincoin
Sousa
Delta
Barriel Posucm
Ing
Sydney
Bydusy
Saxony
Srastens
Plavboy
Rai Teak
Ur Otherpteer
Satis
Piperoene
Tee Nea Bk
Temunga
Tahniele
Crippin Analysis on Language Plays Revealed
A correspondence piece by Crippin examines wordplay and linguistic quirks. The analysis discusses quirks of spelling and phrasing, reflecting on how writers manipulate sounds and rhythm in prose.
Fragmented OCR Text From A Historic Page
The readable portion lists multiple personal names and scattered place names with odd spellings. It reads like a damaged archival snippet referencing people such as Nicolaon and Beery and places like BAN NEEM, with stray terms that hint at a larger roster or event but lack coherent structure or complete details.
Federal Elections Campaigns Move Across Commonwealth
Readable fragments describe campaigns intensifying statewide as candidates press for votes. The text notes parties deploying activists to persuade voters and keep a persistent schedule on the road, aiming to mobilize support ahead of the election.
Forbes Jockey Club Turkey Jockey Club Meeting Recap
A garbled report from the Forbes Jockey Club meeting references racing figures, attendees, and multiple names including Mire 4% Geline and Fre muenceay. The text describes events from an outing, goals, and thanks to volunteers, with partial notes on attendees and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
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Urecha
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Sonny Tufts
Columbia Pictures
Barbara Britton
George
Gabby” Hayes
Aumont
Atlantis
Dick Powell
Martha Treen
Vincent Price
Rogue's Regiment
Harvey Girls
Judy Garland
at_ Forbes
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Forbes Auctons
Calis
Tusilay Yy
Special Galen
Wietvala
Canmall
Wincombe
Casio
Purber Ak
Feivaie
Eric Feeben
Lani
Syaney
Wewcastie
Orange
Cootumble
Rowke
Vlas
Kardon
Arndale
Thrikgbout
Queensland
David Shearer
Tyne
Lucerne
Fordson
R. L. Pietsch
Rankin Street
Forbes
Amraien Oi Moron
Cyril Markwort
Manein Otrert
Count Cyrano
Lincoln
Mr. Crippin
Grenfell
Woreda
Pes
Walle
Surrey Gore
Prominny
Uwe al Parton
Etn
Bowie
Crawley
Uae
Hsien Anak
McKinnoh
Keuteisk
MerKinnon
Whitenmiye
Rauvity Barton
N Wood
Sean
Germar Ar Bag
Mt. Chowiey
Barton
Parker
Wuttries
V. Begrove
Fanning
Mambly
Hancade
Orel Y Parker
Crotey
Gavi
Sntitie Benberges
Woods
Tar Tal Pow
Hanenee Iy Fearing
Morin Prederica Sayers
Rhea
Dove
Euotor
Moriig
Wombat
Reae
P'Peter
Tiamey
Porbes
Portes Ordet
Iain
Promiaes
Hisine
Aly Weiner
Siena
Sunase
Rubaur
Rune
Cruket
Alan Ainn
Woratatin Oni
Maooes
Servicemimn
Ma Meunier
Eoiner
Marne Siethern
Suess
Fotlowtey
Atuntay
Strut Blix Wecm
Wam OI
Ms Kenedy
J Dukes
Hin Arenay & Brahh
Sueniys Atinenon
Atv
Horhm
J Boehm
N 'Tutor
Arkiuyd
Mutesau
KOGM
Dbiliock
Paelns
Paelns St Siete Jy Bioegue
Pouiont, U. Stamulgn
Bevan NS
Rangtond
Yankee
Srasen
Phauris
Pandava
Bronze Eagle
Ravern
Yntesan
K Gquven
Dronse Hawk
Ghakont
Flying Dave
Bradier
Y Gabendioe
Bubulan
Slakr
Sanders
Loera
Day' Lily
Pad
Canterbury
Rowehil
Wise River
J. Hamorais Hem
Oxford
Jan Eocund
AJC
Hedickion C. Piercy
Forbes Jockey Club
Prudent
Eval
Frauke Darcy
Rupert
Mtr
Mitel
Baldry Ath Balava
Sini
USA
Ie Cron
Frandotina
Cooper
A.C
Weviewer
Wuudts
Gale Aban Wate
Agua All Hopfwisi
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