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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
4
The fragmentary item notes a Saturday event connected to T Bacot and an Os Ok Paper. Details are unclear but indicate a local matter or notice within a newspaper page segment.
Sergt Clarrie Bute writes of the big advance near Ypres with heavy fighting, bombardments, and retreating Fritz. He describes marches, night movements, trench attacks, and the brutal conditions of the offensive, including shelling, gas, and the push toward Delville Wood and Palmieres before relief arrives and convalescent care follows.
The Market says John Bringe & Co reports weekly trading with buoyant activity driven by strong Japanese competition. Merino and crossbred prices advance while high quality sheep and lambs fetch firmer rates. About 230 head yarded with prices rising. Thursday shows further gains. Station & Butchers' Produce notes good demand for lambs and overall firmer rates across descriptions. A notable sale achieved 13 1/3d for Exors from the late John Morris’s Marulan property.
Palgety Company Limited based at 15 Boat Street Sydney acts as agents for Asuras. The notice outlines representation and contact details for engagement and inquiries.
An old fashioned medical blurb promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to treat constipation and improve digestion. It claims bowel relief strengthens the bowels and relieves indigestion aiding overall nourishment. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and whooping cough.
After this date the paper will suspend printing due to higher costs for paper and printing requisites. The notice cites wartime conditions affecting civilians and soldiers, and states a shift to a monthly system for overt advertising and job listings. Vincent & Co, Proprietors.
To Stand the Season at Riverles keep it The Pony Stallion Silver Jacky yearling details show sire Suger Jacky imp Dam Nellie by Satdin imp Arab. Mentioned mare care with silver mane and tail and a note on liability limits. Mares to be removed and paid for by January 2, 1917, owned by J Banclos.
Breeding notes list The Blood Stallion and Young Buckmaster in a season plan at Sorth Luer indi. Mares include Minnie Bucemmater Archress Lady Connie and Minerta Archress crossed with Archie and Keine. Terms show 3/4 each mare with reductions for multiple entries. Richard Alle is referenced among mare listings.
The ad proclaims Pickwick as a premier trotting stallion with stud rights at Manilla. It outlines payment requirements before mare removal and details Pickwick’s illustrious pedigree including Ajax and Whisper, with numerous progeny times and show accolades listed from 1905 to 1910.
Shepherd Lad, a champion in Invercargill shows, earned top prizes across multiple shows including Livu, Rivet and Stampion cups. The five year old gelding has claimed Best Champion prizes, with notable wins for Royal Show in Melbourne and other events. Sold with breeding rights, terms require care and free return for a year if unavailable.
Young Honest Huon is noted as champion and sire with a 2.34 record and 2.23 dam. Breeding details include Strathbar Wilfred Dever and Leala, with several named descendants. Owner WRIC Robeson announces season terms, removal and payment deadlines, and stud-book references.
Breeder offers Don Cleve the Braniang Bred Stud Boo og W sire Dom Cleve foal nearly two years old in February 1917, praised as an exceptional priced stock with trot, gaited action, and good conformation. Plans to exhibit at Bye ney Show. mares limited at £4 per mate. Reader invited to view at Manila stables.
Mad sturdy gelding, two years old, stands at £2 re mate. Will travel the district. Pedigree by Mime's De Wet, Yorkie by Ontid Harold, Olivet by Splendor. Gold Finch won two blue and one red ribbon at Tamworth Show.
An advertisement from a breeder touts Pony Stallion and assorted stock, praising quality and show-ring success. It promises safe handling, reliable breeding, and invites gentlemen to inspect the stables, asserting superior stock and ample feed and water, with disclaimer of no responsibility.
A garbled racing note describes Nonpariet from ithel with Harold and Bouquet as a winner in a wine ar Dries event. Mr Murray comments on the horse quality, calling it among the finest yet seen, with care taken on TERNS per mare though no response.
Secretary John W. Doyle of the Eight Hour and Labor Demonstration Committee in Sydney writes on July 18 praising Heans Essence as an exceptionally good cold remedy. He notes its rapid action should appeal to workers with large families and highlights its ready availability for ordinary purchase.
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