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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
The notice advertises Baron Stanley, a 3 year old Pure Bred Clydesdale stallion, with details on lineage by Sir Heraing Dhib Meaty Ts and Black Jess, price and terms, and ownership listed as W. M. Rowan.
A historic pedigree description notes the Pure Bred Clydesdale colt King Albert at Werribee with extensive references to lineage, show prizes, and notable sires and dams. Details cover ancestral names, breeding lines, and early show accolades from 1850s to late 19th century, reflecting imported bloodlines and colonial breeding practices.
In the NSW region details are given of Thoroughbred sires and yearlings. The Purebred Stud at Springhill Farm, Kyneton lists Prince of Alby and Royal Jug as leading sires with progeny and dam lines described. The report notes recent race results and sale possible, including references to pedigree lines and notable offspring across Australian locations.
Cordner Reynell and Co, stock and station agents in Melbourne and regional towns, announce market days and sales for sheep and cattle. Listings include Newmarket Melbourne, Bendigo, Rochester, Elmore, Echoes, and Koondrook with weekly schedules and sale arrangements, plus services to Melbourne office.
The notice outlines policies for redirecting letters packets and newspapers in Victoria. It requires ink signed requests from addressees, states reposted items beyond one day are free of extra postage, and explains charges for redirected mail including instances of opened mail and unpaid or insufficient postage under Postal Union rules. It clarifies treatment of items redirected to other colonies and countries, including charges reflecting the difference in postage or doubled deficiency.
The text notes that missent correspondence is forwarded with no delay to reach the country of origin. It states that misaddressed items are returned to the sender and are subject to new postage if the addressee fails to properly address the item.
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