V R C Grand National Hurdle Race Dominated by Bribery
The report notes Bribery, a Tasmanian bred by J. Redfern from Victoria, won the Grand National Hurdle Race run last Saturday with Tasmania represented at both ends of the field. It describes a muddy Canning Park, Levuka’s easy Galloway win, and a cautionary tale of race fixing with Vici and Contract in a Nottingham scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Canning Park
Levuka
Galloway
Canning
Indelible
Quambi
Black Range
Sandstone Clubs
Liverpool
Birmingham
Manchester
Vici
Nottingham
Jemmy Farber
Wanefield
Canning Park Races Report Wet July Meeting
Rain drenched the Canning Park track as the July meeting produced tight finishes across events. Winners included Garrison in the Maddington Handicap, Fidele in the about one mile and a quarter race, and Royal Oak taking several honors in the July Handicap and Goanells Handicap with rivals Kore a and War Park close behind.
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Garrison
Korea
Fidele
Donovan
Marloo
Galloway
Levuka
Loch Shiel
Beachborough
Royal Oak
Dangar
Gunstock
Deail
the Bee
War Park
Cove
Clasp
Montgoltiere
Grand National Hurdle results from VRC meeting
At the VRC meeting last Saturday the Grand National Hurdle three miles was won by Bribery with Solano second and South Head third. Other races: Maiden Hurdle two miles Deletroy first Westeria second High Court third. Seven Furlongs Myrees Handicap won by Boyone, Seven Oaks second, Pretty Peg third. Maiden Steeplechase The Trick won, Kingbolt second, Confederate third. Winter Handicap one mile quarter Zinskie first Mira second Sergeant Brue third.
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V.R.C
Deletroy
Westeria
High Court
Boyone
Solano
South Head
Superstition
Kingbolt
Confederate
Zinskie
Mira
Sergeant Brue
Prince of Wales Stakes at Newmarket
The Prince of Wales Stakes of 6000 sovs was run at Newmarket on Thursday. One mile distance. Results list Lord Crewe's colt Polymelus, Nulli Secunti, and Merry Moment among the leading finishers.
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London
Newmarket
Lord Crewe
Marion
His Majesty
St. Simon—Nunsuch
Mr. W. Hall Walker
Count Schomberg
Railways and Lovers Abandon Match After Rain
Saturday’s football match between Railways and Lovers was halted shortly after start as rain interrupted play. Both captains agreed to replay after the second round, disappointing the public who had paid at the gate. Hope expressed for a free gate either at the next meet or the rescheduled game.
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Assatiation
Lawn Tennis Championship Final Contenders Revealed
The article reviews Saturday’s final, notes Campbell and Mulls split 14 games each, and recounts recent matches. Campbell defeats Taylor in a three set semifinal, 6-2 2-6 6-2, while Halligan dominates Reymond 6-0 6-0 and Faulkner struggles.
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Campbell
Mulls
Taylor
Ding-Dong
Faulkner
Reymond
Grogan
Halligan
Uit
Weating Saunders
Mills
Farrand i
Moustaka
Keyman
Funeral notices and union visits in Western Australia
Mr Haymond Eliot, Perth clerk of the court, ill in hospital after seeking medical advice post a city visit. Freemantle Lumpers Union rep Mr Kent traveled to Geraldton on union business and attended the funeral of Mr Tetlow. Georgina settler Mr Thomas Anderson died aged 70, a former police sergeant, leaving a widow and six children. Mr Tetlow’s funeral at the Church of England cemetery was led by Rev H Saunders with a large turnout. list of chief mourners and wreath recipients noted. Funeral arrangements by Mr G Lester.
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Haymond Eliot
Perth
Eliot
Kent
Fremantle Lumpers'’ Union
Geraldton
Tetlow
Thomas Anderson
Georgina
Samuel Tetlow
Church of England
H. Saunders
John Tetlow
Sen
Gerald
William
L. Whitby
Elsie Green
J. Cantelo
C. Nelson
T. Pulling
W. James
Lumpers’ Union
Mrs. Naughton
J. Taylor
A. Evenson
Brindley
W. Cahill
R. Burton
Esther
Harry
J. Smith
Okeley
W. Lowe
Groessler
D. Marsh
Telegraphic Brevities From An Era Of Global Tensions
Reports from the Cobden Club dinner note Churchill says Imperial Conference did not alter free trade. Pulsford foresees Australian protection collapse. Bengal sedition rises. boycott spread. Europeans attacked. calls for sterner measures. Hague peace plea gathers 2,000,000 signatures to back arbitration. King thanked by Orange River Union Congress. America readies Pacific battleships. Japan tensions loom. Keir-Hardie tours Australia via Canada and Japan. Garibaldi centenary celebrated. London salutes Garibaldian veterans. State shipyard sale in St Petersburg to foreign syndicate for £15,000,000. Maclean claims protection and ransom payment. England seeks Sultan liberation. Rand strike order alleged.
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Cobden Club
Winston Churchill
Pulsford
Bengal
American Peace Society
Melidos
Hague
Orange River Union Congress
America
Pacific
Japan
Keir-Hardie
Australia
Canada
Garibaldi
Italy
Garibaldeans
London
St. James’ Palace
Rosaia
St. Petersburg
Raiauli
Maclean
England
Sultan
Rand Foikd
Burns Squires Fight Gives Brief World Title Bout
In Colma California Burns the Canadian quickly defeats Squires the Australian in under a minute. Squires is floored twice and counted out after a sequence starting with Burns right hook to the temple. Large crowd and heavy sums of money involved with Wren backing Squires reportedly losing about 5000. News notes Burns real name Noah Trusso and his mixed heritage. Public reaction from Australia is one of intense disappointment.
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Burns
Canadien
Squires
Colma
California
Market Reports from W Prior Auctioneer Day Dawn
Keably six market summary notes large weekly arrivals with ready sales. Prices stable across poultry vegetables fruit and grains with wheat chaff prime for good birds. Apples pears quinces and pumpkins listed with varied prices, eggs easing, pork and bacon prices noted, local truck lots and stockyard values cited.
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W. Prior
Day Dawn
Keauty
A Comic Opera Bank in Montenegro Turns Comical Heist
In a comic scene at the National Bank of Montenegro a youth named Spiro demands money for a yatagan claiming its blade has shed Turkish heads. The bank cashier refuses, foreshadowing a clash as Yoko Pipe ra demands funds with clan witnesses. The exchange blends bravado with Montenegrin ritual and satire.
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National Bank of
Montenegro
Tent of the Green Gazette
Spiro
Tsutea
Yatagan
Cettinje
Sons of the Bank
Yoko
Pipero
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V.1.c. Meeting
Newmarket Races
Railways
Rovers
Racquet
Burns-Squires
Market Reports
Pipera
Yoko Pipera
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