Australasian Waterloo Cup nominations and Derby plans
Nominations for the New South Wales Derby and Oaks are due by Friday April 3, with initial instalments in Australian pounds. Len Fowler, NSWCA chairman, notes strong Derby and Oaks entries and a busy Rooty Hill meeting set for April 21 to 24, plus a Waterloo Cup dinner and social events. The Waterloo Cup purse and silver trophy add value, with broad Australasian and New Zealand support anticipated.
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Len Fowler
N.S.W.C.A
Rooty Hill
Kenswach
Australasia
New Zealand
Auction notice for dogs and bitches at Koorawathe
In August 1924 auction at Whitelaw x Fanny's Love breeding line, three and five dogs are offered with a price guide of legs six pounds, bitches five shillings three pence. T. J. Bergin handles the sale in Koorawathe.
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Whitelaw
T. J. Bergin
Koorawathe
Greyhounds at stud and racing lineage highlighted
Greyhounds at stud feature Drew's Hope 74lb by Neans Hope Jummara noted as top Australian stud dog. Won two AustralAsian Waterloo Cups with Taranaki claiming 1923 NSW Champion Cups. sire of Heart of Hope Coke winner. Fees and freight quoted for Connor and Whitlow stock. Birgin and Lee advertise KOORAWATHA offerings with White Hope lineage and service terms.
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Nean
Hope
Jummara
Austretecia
Taranaki
N.S.W
Heart of Hope
N.g&.w. Coke
Fee
M. Connor
Henry St
Bathurst
Singleton Coursing Club Opens Meeting Details
Nominations close with secretary on Tuesday for an April 11 meeting at Singleton. Entries include 16 all ages maidens and 16 ages class stakes with 40/0 limit, fees 1/1 per day, Bookmakers allowed, registration required, payment by April 7 noon. Beega Boy and Mackles Scatch listed in Derby context, prices 15/16 each.
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England
Amesbury
Salinbury Plain
Harding Cox
Major Cox
I.D. and & News
London
Pentonville
Grackle
Sir D. Gooch
Tall
Lord Dewar
Eire Summuel
Fr. Brown
Beer
Finianes
Liverpool
Auburn
Tues
Opernia
Howard
Singleton
Mackles
Hugh Streat
Ash
Cambridge Defeats Oxford in Historic Regatta Contest
The 77th Oxford Cambridge race on the Thames ended with Cambridge winning while Oxford dealt with a sinking boat and heavy rain. Cambridge led from the mile post and finished ahead despite Oxford’s waterlogged craft, prompting discussion of umpire placement and station advantage.
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Oxford
Cambridge
Putney
Mortlake
Thames
Toas
Chiswick
Guy Wickalls
Sunday Times
Middlesex
Mosman B.C
North Shore B.C
Dog Owners Note Coursing Preparation and Medicines
Fragmentary notice lists dog handling and medical supplies. Mentions beddome medicines and mare teat care with scattered references to products and an address in Melbourne. The readable text hints at owners preparing for coursing activities and veterinary or animal care details.
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Beddome
Ana
Pere
Makture Xi
Bowen
Lourke-Street
Melbourne
Tangerine at Grand Opera House draws hearty laughs
Tangerine opened at the Grand Opera House to strong laughter and praise for its clever quips and acting. Highlights include May Beatty, Mione Stewart, and dancing by Mamie Watson and June Roberts, with strong turns by Ireland Cutter and Leyland Hodgson.
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Grand Opera House
O'Brien
May Beatty
Eton
Mark Daly
Mark
Mamie Watson
June Roberts
Mione Stewart
Tangerine
Ireland Cutter
Leyland Hodgson
Robert Jackson
Lou Vernon
Wesley Pierce
Hazel Harris
Sydney
New Zealand sculling title race stirs after claims
The article details spectator interest in the world sculling title with J P Hannan's challenge deposit and the interplay between McDevitt Goodsell and Hannan. It notes Tauranga race plans, possible entries, and the intrigue stirred by James Paddon’s reappearance and keel of discussions over who may contest the title on the Richmond or Clarence Rivers.
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Goodsell
J. P. Hannan
McDevitt
Hannan
Hamiltonry
Taurangi
Eaud
Anshan
Wairos
Dargavit Asad
W. St. Clair
Hadfeld
Waikato
James Paddon
Clarence
Umarra
Jane Head Giant
Richmond
Richmond River
Paddon
Glassop
Pedden
Derneray
Exoe
Motorist and Hill Climb Events Highlight RAC Australia Meet
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia plans a second annual hill climb at Shitimb at National Park with five events including handicap and speed tests. At Sellick's Beach Adelaide, Paul Anderson set a world speed record on a 31 hp Indian and a lightweight record at 103 mph. A fatal crash occurred at Penrith Speedway after H J Stockdale’s machine overturned. Port Hacking regatta results show Maket dominating ocean racing, while Immarua Cup at Lille Pills records headline finishes.
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Royal Automobile Club of Australia
Strr
Sellick's Beach
Adelaide
Paul Anderson
le Vack
Anderson
The
Motor Yacht Club of
New South Wales
Port Hacking
Rose Bay
W. Newton
T. White
G. Weymouth
R. F. Head
Summit If
E. B
Wilshire
J R. Hallett
Comet
J. Toyer
Albatrom
Snapshot
E. H. Wilshire
Summit IT
Harry Moses Seen in Interstate Bowls Selection Eye
Harry Moses remains fit and may join Interstate bowl selections. H. M. has long pursued bowls as a hobby since early cricket days. Ben Gronow, a heavyweight forward and goal-kicker who toured Australia with two English League teams, plans to pursue a career in Australia in the motor trade.
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Harry Moses
H. M
Ben Gronow
Australia
Greatest on Earth at Wirth Bros Circus Tonight
Wirth Bros Ltd presents a daily circus show at 8 PM with doors opening at 1 PM Matinees offer half price for children. Features include a famed aerial act, a world famous antomime, and a high dive. Prices range from 2 shillings to 1 shilling plus tax. Box office open for bookings and late arrivals welcome.
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Wirth Bros.’, Ltd
Aubtealla
Mekelen
Austral Wheel Race at Melbourne Motordrome draws 20000 fans
The Austral A Wheel Race finished at the Melbourne Motordrome on a Saturday evening drawing about 20 000 spectators. Marshall won heat and Corry took the final by half a length from Bishop amid postrace protests. Harris Horder dominated a one mile scratch race with clean victories across three heats. An accident injured A J Dixon G Rowe and K Block. Goulburn amateurs Gray and Seiffert won five mile events. Sydney entries for City of Sydney Wheel Race close with 36 country riders. Harris Horder Hubert Opperman among favorites for Easter events.
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Melbourne
Jack Campbell
Sydney
Sesson
Marshall
R. H. Marshall
New South Wales
W. R. Sandy
E. Bainbridge
Vic
C. Crittenden
Cecil Walker
R. Bishop
P. Millman
Harris Horder
Horder
Corry
Bishop
Henry
Bimpson
Harrie Hordes
Walker
Dem
A. J. Dixon
G. Rowe
EK. Block
Goulburn
E. Gray
J. Seiffert
A. Bassett
City of Sydney
Hubert Opperman
Beat
New Zealand Oarsmen Sail From Sydney Amid Warm Send Off
The New Zealand rowing team left in the Ulmárioa after a lavish reception on the Sydney wharf attended by N.S.W. RA officials and figures from amateur rowing. A Wellington cable later noted the Wellington civic reception was canceled due to Mrs. Bayley’s death. The return trip follows a season of club regattas as Interstate races and GP8 regatta prep continue.
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Tasmanian
Tasmanian Rowing Association
Derwent
Tasmania
Yarld
Cantile
Sandy Bay
Linistarne Jed
Len
Mercantile
Pauline Frederick
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
Spencer-street
Miss Frederick
New Zealand
Ulimaroa
Mosara
L. Deloitte
H. G. Alderson
A. Maxwell
W. RA
N. J. McDonald
J. W. Hence
E. A. Pearson
L. W. Burdekin
KE. E. Keary
M. Kent
R. Coombes
AAU
H. Floyd
George Lauchlan
Wellington
N-Z
W. Bayley
Waenganui
Parramatta
Melbourne Theatres Show Tank for Alfred Frith in Betty
Alfred Frith stars in Betty at Melbourne theatres as a tank scene draws crowds. The production features music, drama, and period settings shaping a vivid stage presentation.
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Alfred Frith
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