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PLATE 7. 



MALTSTER (21). Brown Horse, 1897, by Bill of Portland (imp.)- 

 Barley (imp.). Winner of the A.J.C. and V.R.C. Derbies, etc. 

 Premier sire of Australia on five different occasions, among 

 his progeny being Alavva, Malt King, Desert Rose, Popinjay, 

 Maltine, etc. From a painting of the horse, at the age of 23 

 years, in the possession of the artist. 



