11 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented WWII era chronicle recounts the 1918 gallop of mounted divisions across Jordan, praising horses as valued comrades. It describes horses transferred in wartime, and lists chaotic movements, captures scarce names, and references Allied and German forces, with losses and survival amid the retreat.
An unclear historical note describes horses and transport in a siege or battle context, mentioning local routes, a person named Mrs Heit, transport to Santralion, and a reference to a vessel or wagon train. It references a period around 100K and various places, with scattered names like Anna Be Sale and Sir Gromole, all presented in a rough OCR draft.
Old War Horse fund in England plans to round up ex service horses held by natives. Reports describe authorities seeking to secure horses used at night to evade police. Notes mention mounted troops and colonial detachments tied to wartime service, with references to specific regiments and historic outcomes.
A garbled note from a committee on a horse racing event mentions a Duruanhowe Cup and famous horses. It references implications for wagers and outcomes, with unclear names and dates. The readable fragments imply a meeting or session about selecting horses and enforcing or evaluating bets.
The article reports on rugby preparations titled as Springboks tuning up for the Brisbane Test, citing figures from Australia and South Africa. It mentions players like Bradman and Hishuenson, plus commentary on team form and upcoming matches, reflecting the period’s sports discourse and expectations for the series.
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