Two racehorses—Donna Vectis and Flugga Light—on board the Taranaki on their arrival in Melbourne from London. Bosun John Powell tempts them with apples. The horses were bound for Chelandru stud (Victoria). ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Fri 26 Dec 1947, Page 5
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