Skene Estate at Akene in Western Victoria
The Skene property Akene in western Victoria, north of Hamilton, has a long farming history. Details cover its 110 acre current holdings, past owners, breedings of merino flocks and cattle, notable races linked to James Robertson, and the estate’s role in local agricultural development and community affairs.
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Alene
Hamilton
Knie
Lnte
Johnn Joberteen
Mecara
D. Skene
W. Akene
John Hoberteon
Skene
Ha von
James Wroperteon
Acroas
W Skeneé
Rom Merers
Lockhart
Mercer
Karaben
Pyma Station
Warramheech
Careferial Weiten
Chin
Warrnambool
Aberieenshire
Scotland
Gee- Jong
Portland
Virgin Rail
Brone
Hh Reault
Jeff
Q Shepherd
Distriet
Farma
W. Bkene
Mount Sturgeon
Victoria
Rama
J. L. Currie
Akene
OD. Skene
Thomas Skene
Dideat
Thesset
Bransxholme
Hie
James Robertson
Barunah Plaina
Carnham
Nerrin Merrin Stud
Vernal Adornments in a Seasonal Garden Scene
A vivid description of early spring plants and trees in full bloom. The author extols blossoms such as Rhododendron, crabapple, and cherry, praising their colors, fragrance, and foliage. The text compares bloom to a grand horticultural display and notes the varied shades from pinks to saffron, culminating in a rich, painterly garden tableau.
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Pesmi
Erarlee
Dundas Shire Council election debates and motions
The Dundas Shire Council met yesterday with discussion on president elects and deputy moves. Cr Young opposed an amendment, Cr Meaherton was proposed for president, and Dr Robertson and others spoke on suitability before a vote. Committees were appointed and the meeting adjourned for a private funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paas
Dr. Lioita
Fraser
Wimwell
Cr. Lewis
Praner
Mr. Smith
Extraordinary election and holiday notices in South riding
The motion calls an extraordinary election for the South riding on September 18 with a football match holiday on September 29 proposed by the Hamilton Borough Council. The council also seeks authorization for a public and bank holiday, plus tenders for road works and metal supply, and several accounts are approved for payment.
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Gataray
Robertson
Hamilton
South Melbourne
Caelittier
Witteas
Ascot Racing Results From Thursday Meeting
Wire correspondent reports at Ascot with a full card of races and results. The sheet lists trials including Hurdle Rack and Flying Handicap with numerous horses and figures, noting performances by Monarchonit, Horizon, Great Heart, and Harvest Moon among others.
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PIAS
Lee i
Maree
Diaegral
Eith
Padre
Mauser
Gay Lad
Highcourt
Tormey
Richroy
Horigon
Garadice
Haormoza Fedehigh
Mounlyne
Harvest Moon
Vounderligh
H. Rippon
Hundleapper
Victoria Coursing Club Meeting Results
The Victoria Coursing Club at Moonee Valley completed its St Leper meeting with winners in three stakes. Lend Graham defeated Great Thought to win the Gone Cup Trial, Pendenius beat Kingfish to win the At Lecer stake, and Alick Thought defeated Quicksand to win the Victoria Btakes stake.
Farewell Stake at Penshurst Coursing Club
The Penhurst Coursing Club held a Farewell Stakes meeting on the Goma estate with sixteen hounds racing. Hares were scarce but the field ran well, with Blakemere’s Bloomer and Honest Boy leading after a first round that saw Zaphyr Flower, Kafir Queen, Right Mind, Mien Klora, and Placeutafl among the early results.
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Penshurst
Penebirst
Goma
Bates
Caple
Angelle M
Zaphyr Flower
Kafir Queen
Right Mind
Mien Klora
Blakemere
Bloomer
Placutafl
Hopeful Major and Honest Boy Triumph in Confusing Matchups
The race card lists Hopeful Major defeating Lady Gambler and Troe for ver beating Lonely while Honest Boy defeats Jeromea Cilcruback and later Gillecroback. Zephyr Flower falls to Kafr Queen as Hlakemere's Algomer overcomes Overall with Troe forever defeating Hopeful Major. Final split agreement among CA Awinburne and J Norton with Honest Boy.
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Hopeful Major
Lady Gambler
Troe
Lonely
Honest Boy
Jeromea Cilcruback
Bimplicity
Zephyr Flower
Kafr Queen
Hlakemere
Algomer
Troe Forever
Major
Gillecroback
Hlakemeres
Hloomer
True
Awinburne
Blazemere
Bloomer
J. Norton
Football selection and pre-season trial teams announced
The athletic committee met and selected squads for a Wednesday preparatory test at the friendly societies ground. Admission fees apply and identification cards will be sold. Umpire Mr Wheeler of Colorado will oversee the matches as players strive to join the final eighteen.
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Wheeler
Colorade
Foresters
Federala
Fo E
Yoong
Practer
Hutchina
Pleaxenta
Gheehan
Simhin
Hickey
Propievh
Finecoe
Kiafon
Last
Heey
Ayrrington
Mallinson
Patterson
Hussell
Johnnston
Forenters
A Graham
Alberta
Neave
Walsh
Warren
Baker
Henry
Hargess
A. Walker
Millicent Team Competes At Mount Gambier Ground
Millicent Football Association sent a team to Mount Gambier to play the Imperials at Frew Park. The Imperials won 5 goals 12 behinds to Millicent’s 2 goals 4 behinds, 42 to 18. A large crowd attended the first Imperial match since withdrawing from the Mount Gambier Association.
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Millicent
Millicent Football Association
Mount Gambier
Imperiale
Frew
Imperiala
Mount Gambier Association
Hamilton Harriers to Enter Victoria Ten Mile Championship
At a committee meeting the Hamilton Harriers decided to send a team to the ten mile free country championship of Victoria to be held at Coolfeld this month. A ten mile test race for a trophy will be run next Wednesday from the convent corner at four. Interest in the run is high and the team will be chosen for the above event. Entries close with secretary W. H. Pitt on Monday.
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Bel
Forth
Victoria
Coolfeld
W. H. Pitt
September Men and Ladies Monthly Medal At Local Links
The men's monthly medal for September at the local golf club will be played at the links on Saturday. The ladies competition will also be played.
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Recin
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SEIMF
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Evra
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Ort
Ant
Tad
Phaet Aadew
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le Ly
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Hood
Weta
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Mro Rovertson
Killarney
Thoring Mobertaon
Mryne Falla
Vbe
Tory
Biallaret
Flemington
Flemington Killarney
Hoberman
Harold Armytage
Melbourne
Roberteen
India
Sereen
Imin
Calcutta
Corm Skene Bwrsea
Me Jamer Robertaen
Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Colles
Robert Moffatt
Goll
Aquire
Hamilton Golf Club
Dundas
Connell
Dundas Shire
Ebang Ronnell
Ahertesen
Young
Lanita
Lawla
Cr. Laats
Cr. Young
Cr. Meahertoon
Tiherteom
Ind
Creager
Rowertoun
Tehertaon
Cecneil
Ely
Behertaey
Roberton
Ike
Robertaan
Couders
Cnet
Dr. Young
Hoherton
Fea
Eomedh
Or. Lewes
Aieon
Cenmesd
Wiyele
Webermann
Youne
Armstrong
Lewie
Warrayure Church
Board of Health
Enti
Melbourer
Gecepteat
Hylton Ty Marndal
Murnid Beldger Reardon
Kaluriea
Fidelity Cremicm
Ollowance
Cti
D. Rhiltie
Morigen
W. Clefant
A. Watson
D A Bmith
W. Porter
Pi Morison
AL Walker
Noo Eleewed
Tee Fond
Sporting Hotel
Ascot
Ronoel
Casterton Aves
Crarndion
Wittetane Fishi
Victoria Coursing Club
Phenshurst Coursing Club
WISU
C. Lote
Brady
A. Templeton
Thinield
Leyonhjelm
Graham
Glenthamproon
Johnson
Peterala
Pitman
L. Righetel
Heywinod
Sheehan
Macarthur
M'Lenn
Sandford
Sandpurd
Rimkin
A. Roulston
Hoendary
FL Dyson
Tolrtaine Arninat Sandford
Bandford
Hamilton Harriers
Hamilton Clus
Ple Wure
Senyona
Thomson
Iron Store
Caramey
Palles
James Cameron
Palle
MacArthur Golf Club
J. Wilson
Plomdad
Atrem
Osee
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