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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
1
The article describes widespread drought impacts, noting low yields and high losses in hay, wheat, and potato crops. It cites storage and handling challenges, with farmers facing reduced output from fields, and increased costs in feeding and transportation. It highlights farmer concerns about long-term sustainability and calls attention to government aid and market pressures shaping recovery efforts.
A fragmented historical newspaper snippet touts Zam Buk as a remedy for skin eruptions and stomach upset. The ad-like passage mentions rapid action by Zam Buk, notes of testimonials, and pricing for “TEA AND DINNERS” and digestive tabs, with claims of dramatic skin healing and herbal tonics.
Wagga Express proclaims itself Central Printing House with up-to-date design for high grade work, heavy stocks of printing and paper, and quick service. It invites district support, promises below rival prices, and offers telegraphic service for rapid news and business printing across the state.
The Express publishes rapid war cables from the seat of conflict and international reports up to 3 am, distributed across Rivering with tri weekly issues priced 4d yearly or 1d per issue. Sporting items and local news accompany metropolitan reports, with delivery options via Wagga services and Commonwealth addresses.
An early 20th century newspaper notice lists thoroughbred trotting and draught stallion ownership details, with the Express issue noted as the widely read morning country mail weekly. It references upcoming season starts on dates in December and January, inviting readers to circulate and subscribe for notices.
Wattle Vale Stud Fortunatus imp led a strong showing in the Australe contest with leading airs. The article lists names of horses and lineage including Lady Fortune, Floral, Distin, and Brigalow, highlighting progeny and earnings. It notes Morath and Wade Vale in New South Wales and mentions transport and care arrangements for the horses.
A fragmented sale catalog from Towlong Victoria lists horses and mares including Pteropus and Aire-plying Fox, bred by Orme of Ormonde and Mintion, with origin details and prices. It notes lineage to Baruna and Tyr, mentions Trumpater Poropun and Newealanter Land, and directs inquiries to B. Rids in Nowe market. The entry includes location Howlong and vendors Murray Elvar.
Derby Chimes, a bay Valido (imp) stallion, is profiled as the champion trotting horse of Australia with a storied racing and breeding legacy. The piece recounts Derby Chimes’s victories, earnings, and influence, including progeny and notable offspring, along with references to Valido’s sire lines and legacy in Australia and New Zealand. It notes racing sites, show ground records, and owner contact details in Wodonga, Victoria.
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