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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
2
The Department of Agriculture outlines a four to five line wool classing system for large Merino flocks, separating coarse and fine fleeces by quality and condition. It explains A B and C combing grades, recommends proper skirting, and notes pest control for hoppers with arsenite alternatives and spray guidance for small flocks and large flocks alike.
An entomologist warns pastoralists and farmers in affected districts to watch for overwintering grasshopper swarms. They are expected to hatch this month. farmers should destroy patches within a week or two by spraying or burning to prevent spread.
Veterinary guidance outlines colic risks in horses from poor watering and feeding. Key points cover drinking clean water three times daily, avoiding stale sources, and matching feed to digestion. Suggested remedies from Army Veterinary Department include baking soda, ginger, black pepper, and turpentine with linseed oil.
Weather concerns linger as Parkes district reports a memorial tide of war notices. Obituaries note Mr P Byrnes’s death at Strathfield and the passing of Captain Cawse’s kin. Local events include tennis matches, hospital social, a crushing plant for silo construction, and preparations for the Sunset War Loan visit. Updates on soldiers’ wounds, repatriation talks, and council conferences accompany a busy civic calendar.
Government Life Certificate notes SENARIA lineage from Senarchal through Senaria dam Alaria tracing to Macaroni and other studs. SBI, Brave Heart and Lord Daniela among progeny. Benson begins 22 August ends 1 December requiring mares removed or agisted at 2 shillings weekly. mares at Ropernon’s will be called for. James Rawsthorne, Forbes Tomanbil.
The passage describes dosing for drenching with charcoal and spirits such as whiskey mixed with water. It lists half pint doses given hourly or every four hours, with repetition possible if needed. It also mentions turpentine as an alternative if Timsoer is unavailable and mixing with milk.
Good secure well grassed and water paddocks. Every care taken but no responsibility. Season starts late September ends 1st December. Mares from a distance kept in good grass paddocks. All mares must be paid for before removal. For particulars apply J Rodgers Olga Dedgerabong.
The Blood Horse Blue Trout imp. bred from Buigma mare shares lineage with noted British sires William II Hepp and Captivutton. William II commands high stud fees and strong yearling sales. Hepp sired My Dear Oaks winner and connected progeny to major races. Captivutton stands as a leading sire in release with multiple classic connections.
Stud fee listed as £15 165 to Approved Mares with season starting late September and December dates noted, tied to PHILLAMY operations in Warroad. Destinations and exact dates are unclear from the fragmented text.
The report details Glenbrook and Glenbrook’s progeny including Holbrook and Dan NPBLICK winners, with notes on prize races at AIC Derby Ascot Vale Stakes and earnings from various Australian tracks. It mentions Hindsaine, Watchmaker, Holaphote, Oboe and other noted winners, plus a stock assessment of COLENTBOOK and Wish as a moving horse.
Flash Cloverdale and Windermere Knight travel the district with two imported Champion Clydesdales. Stud fees listed, season starts in September with December end, guaranteed per head and weekly paddock care offered with no responsibility assumed. Telephone 244 for details.
Reading notes describe Brilliant Baron a five year old, about fourteen hands, stout bone and heavy hair, with lineage tracing to Brisbane Bay and Barons Pride. The text boasts successful progeny and ties to the Prince of Wales era, recounting high premiums won in Scotland and connections to notable horses from 1885 to 1888.
Notice states a fee of £44 with reductions for multiple mares owned by same client. Providers disclaim responsibility and set season end in December. Missed mares are to be pursued by police. further details available from the provider.
Terms £2 10 per mare, one given in six. Hoot secure paddock, 4/6 per acre? All core taken, bill to reappoint. First class study rooms in attendance. JA8 Peebles Trundle Park Trundle.
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