25 Jun 1914
Page 1
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Newspaper
Quorn Mercury
Location
Quorn, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
The column lists race announcements and results from the Tennant Cup meets held July 7 and 9, 1914. It mentions stewards, entries, and handicaps including Hurdles and Maiden stakes. Also noted are fishing reports, church activities, and a district meeting with local officials and club notes.
The notice outlines prize stakes including Welter and Hurdle events, accptance details, and penalties. It emphasizes strict adherence to weights and course standards, with totalizator operations, starting machines, and bracelet stakes. Secretaries invite inquiries for entries, lodging, and excursion arrangements.
The article describes a large training school for physical instruction prominent in North Australia and Winday grounds, detailing the teachers and methods, with extensive reference to the military role and community involvement. It mentions May Slat and a fortnight of training, military-style discipline, and the active presence of educators, including Lt. Ligh Schwol, and the involvement of local officials and the Mayor in welcoming attendees.
Fragmentary OCR shows odd racing and bidding terms with mentions of bracelets and prizes. Names appear garbled. no clear event date location or participants are readable. The text references a bracelet prize worth £0 37 and a rider qualification note for apprentices, but specifics are unreadable.
W R Thompson secretary and W Gordon handicapper announced upcoming entertainment. Officials urge attendees to arrive early and enjoy a planned program of performances.
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