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The First Thoroughbred Arab Pony to be Bred in Ceylon

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  • 1960-5-5

The first thoroughbred Arab pony to be bred in Ceylon, was exhibited at the recent animal husbandry show held at the Nuwara Eliya racecourse. The pony's sire was Wi'am a former racer and the dam Najmat Babil, who was presented to the Ambawela Gove...

Photo Centre Photographers - Nuwara Eliya

Queen's New Filly may be a Winner

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  • 1959-10-3

Photographed when three weeks old, this foal was born at the Royal Stud; her mother is Angel Bride, who is the sister of the Queen's most famous sire Aureole, and her father is champion Court Martial.

Jack Esten

Revolution in Trans-Jordania

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A revolution has broken out in Trans-Jordania against the Emir Abdullah, whose camp was attacked yesterday by Adwan abd Beik tribesmen, who are reported to have sustained heavy casualties. The Emir who is son of the King of the Hedjaz and brother ...

The Times of Ceylon Press

The Foal 'Ballymoss' with Its Mother

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  • 1960-4-6

Seen at Lord Derby's Woodland Stud, New market, was the three months old foal by Ballymoss out of Persian Lilac. Ballymoss owned by Mr. John McShain of Philadelphia - is one of the most successful of racehorses. In 1957, Ballymoss won the St. Lege...

Keystone Press Agency Ltd.