The Royal commission which is inquiring into the assessment of war disabilities continued its sittings yesterday. Mr. G. E. Gillett, Federal president of ...
Article : 383 wordsThrowing off at the Wollert Post-office, the Findon Harriers engaged in the last hunt of the season yesterday. As the field took the first stone wall, the camera recorded one of the most remarkable jumps witnessed in a hunting meet. A young huntswoman on a grey horse, slung momentarily out of the saddle, appeared to be riding in circus style, and to be actually standing on her mount, though her feet were still in the stirrups. On landing she cleverly regained her seat and continued well in the chase. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 13 Sep 1924, Page 29
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