The War German Confidence Prepared for Naval Defeat
A Hordeaux message reports hard fighting on the front and Allied progress on the left. Bavarian mutiny arrests rise to four hundred as a massive Rhine barricade is built. Kaiser's nephew Prince August wounded. Paris glows with impatience as government returns to the capital. The Times cites Rheims Cathedral destruction, while German papers boast of Mortis’s capture and court martial. Educated Germans foresee land victory yet brace for naval defeat amid claims of abundant crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hordeaux
Rhine
Princs August
Rheims
Louvain
General Mortis
King of Belgium Narrow Escape Amid War Turmoil
Sydney reports detail the King of Belgium narrowly escaping capture during a tour when his chauffeur veered toward German lines and the King fatally shot the man. The piece notes Allied advances in Galicia, German setbacks in Rheims bombardment, and Turkish charges driving enemy retreat as the tenth day of the battle of the Somme continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winston Churchill
British
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Galicia
Rheims
Kino-chau
Alene
Wnoye Heights
What the Germans Say
An official statement from Derlin claims a Paris derived recruit was part of a plan mapped by German General Stalf and that the offensive is now safeguarded by thousands guarding the Kaiser's quarters at Luxemberg. Von Kluck's star reportedly shifted to Mons, hinting at a potential retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydowy
Derlin
Paris
Stalf
Luxemberg
von Kluck
Mons
Abba Delhegie
Vhiane
Caturo
Coade
Ajane
Germany Fronts Move as Allies Add Pressure in France
The narrative notes Paris’s confidence on the Aisne line as fresh Belgian reinforcements reach France and Cambrai hosts enormous convoys. German evacuation of Arras is reported while Russian forces advance on Cracow. Austrian troops are seen in retreat across Galicia, with Russians believing Austria cannot resume Galicia offense until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
Aisne
France
Belgium
Cambrai
Arras
Cracow
Galicia
Austria
Naval disaster and World War I front updates
Reports describe the Aboukar collision and multiple sinks as ships rushed to aid, with 447 men landed in Holland. French troops storm Perome and St Quentin, German positions are attacked, Irish Guards spearhead a breakthrough, and reports claim Berlin denies vandalism while battles on the Marne and Aisne continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Holland
Perome
St. Quentin
Marne
Prussia
Masurian
Aisne
Kong
Cinlicta
Preemsgal
Cracow
Preemysal
Berlin
Relme
Botha
South-West Africa
Germany
Mian
Huon Chief Trotting Stallion Crowned In Record Show Circuit
Huon Chief, a Chieftain line stallion standing 15.2 hands, has a storied show and track record. He won Time Handicap Trot at Forbes Racecourse beating Globe Junior, earned Ribbon of Merit at Parkes Show in 1904, and captured multiple Forbes and Greefell Show prizes. His progeny include stellar performers like Toy Beore and Maori King, with a best race 2.26 for 1 mile, and the pony Dolly Moon also noted for prize wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huon Chief
Forbes
Globe Junior
Waa
Parkes
Globe II
Messenger
Chieftain
Mambring Abdallah
Globe
Greefell Show
LMG
Huon Chibe
Hhores
Hila Stock
the Draper
Tuxedo Junior
Blackwood Chief
Toy Beore
Maori King
Silent Chief
Cleveland
Don Huon
Chief Liuon
Burlington
Ely Muon
Huon
Dolly Moon
Mer
Lleece
Allion
Imported Shire Stallion Alston Prince Albert Yearling Prospect
English Shire Horse Stud Book from 1913 notes the imported stallion Alston Prince Albert with fine bone and action. Describes sire Keddington Prince Albert and noted grandsires and show prizes in England and Australia. Mentions soundness certificate, yearling prizes, and season dates ending December 2014 with sale terms and contact request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston
Prince Albert
Shire Horse
England
George Holden
Boot Kurt
Pronton
Keddington
London
Lockinge
Albert
Srandisire
Prince William
Peterborough
Thode Ehigedins
Wade
Hints Ramsey
Domber
Alston Prince Albert
Lady Poxes
Alstom
Ormekirk
Sally
Longridge
Garstang
Wersie
Seylax
Eramdam
Cambridge
T. Benton
Brown Tow
Nfe
Australia
Trundle
Boganore
Parkes
Symes
Trunile
Stud Fee Notice at Fitzgerald's Bridge
Good grass and water provided with no responsibility for rent. Beacon commences September, on December 18. For further particulars contact Weil Barton, Owner, Fitzgerald's Bridge, Forbes, Telephone 210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Barton
Fitzgerald's Bridge
Forbes
DANDY TWIG Sires Record At Show Ring Fame
DANDY TWIG, a bright 14 hands mare with Wlrek joints and solid bone, has an almost unbeaten show record. She has defeated rivals such as St. Arnaud, Donald, Wange ratte, Wagga, and Albury, including six show championships. Her grand sire Dandy has 40 first prizes and prominent Melbourne and Sydney show wins. Prospective mares are urged to book early, with terms of £4 and 1st December due, reductions for multiple mares. George Laidlaw & Co., Wongajorg Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandy
St. Arnaud
Donald
Wangeratte
Wagga
Albury
Sis Thoes
Melbourne
Sydney
Advertising Rates Adopted by Country Greese Conference
Notice of rates for casual advertising set by the Country Greese Conference held in Sydney on October 22 and 20 last. Beginning from the below date the rates are 4/- per inch for the first inch and 2/- for each additional inch, with discounts for multiple insertions. Published by W. Brooke & Son Forbes Times and G. W. Brownhill Forbes Advocate on 6 November 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greese
Sydney
Benston the NZ bred stallion with notable lineage and debut details
Wenston (1906) is a pubstintial brown horde. His sire is Australia’s premier stallion combining St Simon Barcahiine and Hermit blood. Heuston’s dam carries Musket Apres Mont Varian and Sir Hercules lines. Chali Shot, Heuston’s sire, is brother to Thunderbalt and quarter-brother to Medallion. BENSTON is Malt Minnie’s brother from a strong New Zealand line producing Sinopla Red Ensign Apres-Mol Outcast Cloth of Gold Chancellor and others. BENSTON is a quiet gelding who narrowly started once, then could not race again. Season begins September 1 and runs to December 1, good turnout and water, all care taken, no responsibility incurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenston
Australia
Heuston
Etout
Musket
Apremont Varian
Sir Hercules
Chali Shot
Getter Thunderbalt
Medallion
Benston
Minnie
New Zealand
Sinopla
Red Ensign
Cloth of Gold
Chancellor
Tenoyvreil
Vigoros Borre
Renston Livery Stable Offers Staffing and Transport
Forbea advertises Renston arrangements via livery stable proprietor Mr J. Shanshan. He will receive and dispatch men and a cook named Shirley, coordinating travel and services through the Renston listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renston
J. Shanshan
Blackwood Chief Bay Stallion Proclaimed Best in District
Describes Blackwood Chief a 15.2 hand bay stallion with Chieftain lineage and strong dam line. Highlights performances in 1909 1910 and 1911 including Parkes and Bathurst trotting club wins and show wins. Announces season for mares from August to December 1914 at M. Field’s stud with limited mares and price details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
King OF
Jens
Cressy
The
the Beason
Bogan Gate
FONY
Bonnie Joe
Bonnie Cherlie
Tommy Dodd
Irgan
Wee Mac
Cowra Show
Woodstock Horse Parade
WBE Mac
A. N. Kelly
Priam
Whipples Hambletonian
Almont
Rysdyk'y Hambletonian
Eugowra
Glen Roy
Laird
Gam
Taemun
Topsmian
Laingle
William WL
William Fimr
Lord Lyon
Hercules
Laura
Lincalnehlra Hero
Bell
Major Timp
Flower
Chyile
Bombula
Been
Toa
Beason At
Tichbourne
Francie Foy
Grey Palmer
Palmer
Atropos
Agil
Dandy Twig
Dandy U1
Sandy
Kary O'More
Hrigham Youn
Tami Shanter
Ruby
Jack Price
Boy Shanter
Tami O' Shanterhinge
George Laidlaw &O
Wongajorg
Olga
Sir Rice
Condobolin
Bathurst
Shorts
Coonamble
Wellington
Grange
Hy Rice
Sterling Love
Hampton
Feronta
J. Bodgers
Bedgerabong
Simon
Xiom
Restless
Insomnia Td
Wakeful
la Toxea
PALA
Radnor
Shirley
As.aly
Malster
Bill of Portland
St. Simon
Barley
Buarcaldine
Lonely
Hermit
Derby
Lady Margaret Beautreaux
Chain Shot
la Hoge
Apremont
Mortinez
Ascot
Red Rose
Traducer
Moss Rose
Camden
Young Rose Bird
Geddes
Hallarot
Carbrook
Andy Dick
King Dick
Black Prince of
Langton
Prince of Fashion
Dandy Dick
Darlington
Long Newton
Yarn
Bar- Hard Castle
Euroa
Jaccinth
Bt. Lawrence
Rose
Pride of the Glen
Pointenian
Pencot Fim
Royal Blue
Dham- Hon
Kate
Pride of Barabool
Glengarry
M. J. Kirwan
Dog and
Duck
W. Brooke & Sone
Forbes Times
G. W. Brownhill
Forbes Advocate
Cook, “Shirley
Midnight
Lottery
New Warrior
Snowdon
Needle
Alarm Cimpy
Honesty
Prim
G. Crampton
Springvale
Bugowra
Slackwood Chief
Blackwood
Hambletonian
Val
Douglas
Childe Harold
Harold
Misa Finn
Peter Finn
Rothschild
Eva
Quierley
Rita
Viking
Nick
Cross
Redfeather
Blackjet
Blackwood King
Parkes Trotting Club
Cowra
Victoria Park
Bathuret Trottng Club
Bathuret
Wil Seeve
M. Field
Balandi Jack
Young Halmedie
Balmedie Enchanter
Pride of Richmond
Davy
Frown Prince
Draymin
Tom
Sirdas
Charmer
King Tom
Wiltshire Champion
Bebe
Farmer's Glory
Balmedic
Hawkesbury
Balmedia Enchanter
Scotland
Prince of Albion
Kilmarnock
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Highland and Agricultural Society
Mermaid
Undy
Inverurie
R, J
Gobper
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!