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Football braces for the Battle of the Cowshed

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In George Orwell’s 1945 political satire, Animal Farm three key battles take place on Manor farm. The first was the rebellion, which saw animals overthrow Mr Jones in a resounding victory which reshaped their lives for supposedly the better.

The second, was the Battle of the Cowshed, which was fiercely fought as Mr Jones, with the help of other neighbouring farms sought to wrestle back initiative of Animal Farm.

But led by Snowball and Napoleon, the animals prevailed.

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Football braces for the Battle of the Cowshed

In George Orwell’s 1945 political satire, Animal Farm three key battles take place on Manor farm. The first was the rebellion, which saw animals overthrow Mr Jones in a resounding victory which reshaped their lives for supposedly the better.

Ramogapi, Palapye’s dapperly garbed legislators

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Christmas tree charcuterie

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A mother's enduring GBV grief: 'I forgave Africa's killer'

Mortgage loans remain mute into Q3- FSC

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