My Racing Diary From an Old Times in Australia
A reminiscence journey through racing history featuring Kap Wada mining center, South Mistral, and memories of editors, owners, and famed horses like Carbine Poseidon Trafalgar Comedy King Wakeful Desert Gold Manfred and Heroic brigade. It reflects on old bushy types, banter, and the evolution of horse racing over decades with vivid scenes at picnics, fences, and Newmarket Handicap moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kap- Wada
South Mistral
Herald
Frederick Young
John Darling
Pegasus
House of Commons
David James
Sydney
Wits
Ieoue
Meyer
Lake Albert
Alan BicPurlane
Howe Parts
Mim
Towalt
Newmarket
Jewelt
Manfred
Herolc
Horsea
Ad vocata social and meeting notices directive
Reports of all socials and meetings should be sent regularly to The Ad vocata directing timely submission. The notice emphasizes consistent reporting of social events and gatherings for publication in the periodical.
Shire moves to apply act to Ballarat Road protection
Damage to Ballarat Road prompted Shire Secretary Mr Andrew to tell the Council he instructed Shire Inspector Mr Wallis to apply the Highways and Vehicles Act. The Council welcomed efforts to curb fast heavy traffic. Cr Dobson and Dr Skewes urged applying the act across the Shire as a whole citing Maidstone cases. The note says foreign traffic worsened road damage over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Wallis
Ballarat
Havenhall
Raleigh's
West's Road
Maribyrnong
Cr. Dobson
Maidstone
Northumberland Road traffic dispute and road damage
Reader asks if The Advocate report on Council action to close Northumberland Road at Gray Brook was correct citing heavy traffic and a lorry stuck inches deep in the road. The editor notes no action taken though the road was in poor condition and should have closed after the resolution. Drs Drayton Robinson and Dr Dempster involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland Road
Hraybrook
Shire Council approves 500 loan for Maribyrnong public hall
The Shire Council voted to raise a 500 loan for a new public hall at Maribyrnong on Shire land. Dr Rob inson abstained, leaving meeting early. Procedure mirrors Melbourne City Council on North Melbourne Oval validity, with a council rep named as permanent chairman over the hall committee. The chair will pay interest and maintain a stout fund equal to percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenhall
Dempster
Maribyrnong
Robinson
Melbourne
North Melbourne Oval
St Albans Notes On Saturday Last
Mien Jean, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Macrae of St Albans, wed Roy Minson of Rookvank. The event featured presentations to Mr Robinson and Mr Dickson, a smoker’s outfit, a silver tea service, and travels cases. Music by Sunshine artists and a hearty supper followed with dancing and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean 4
Macrae
St. Albans
Roy Minson
Rookvank
Rovintoo
G. Dickson
SC Albans
J. Luxford
Luxfort
Robinson
Albans
Ibinson
Mr. Robinson
Dickson
Mim Fee
Council inquiries over unfinished footrail project at Devonshire Road
Dr Lowe raised at successive council meetings concerns that the promised hand-rail on Devonshire Road, Sunshine, had not been completed. He questioned whether the Shire intended to proceed, noting the engaged carpenter had left. Skewes offered to arrange another carpenter to finish the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Smh
Devonshire Road
Sunshine
Andrew
Skewes
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Pomris
Licwichin
Sis
Mar
Croft Bros
Hampshire Road
H. W. Tomlins
Mooney
James
Anderson Street
M. B. Lynes
Ballarat Road
Empire Street
Footscray
E. A. Tomlins
Feo
Lin Rule
Next National Bank
Morris Cowley
Oxford
Carn Wud
Braybrook
Sunshine Railway Station
E. Gunn
Sun
Barkly Street
West Footscray
Tottenham
ST Albans
Deer Park
E. M. Brown
Hampshire Road Sunshine Ladies
W. R. Mooney
Liverpool Leedon and Globe Iaserasce
Strathmore
the Advocate
Ube Daly
Dbugude
McLee
Beul
Wil Melee
Pawan
Weyer
Hugusn
Hie Mach
Hurd Liniyel
Yale
Ie Ahauien AeeWays
Uee
HE Epl
Weil Mwany Aiaus
Tobdell
Tuuara
Australia
J. Green
Mitchell
Sunshine Technical School
Lacksmith
Earl
Prospectus
GRO
Baxter
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