17 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
1
A garbled New Zealand champions feature details a chaotic season with pilots, Beary Geld and Biplane involvement, mixed names, places, and events. The piece references Awa Cin Msntey, Wait, and various locations, suggesting a broad sports or cultural competition with uncertain outcomes and scattered participants.
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous names, places, and terms in no clear narrative. It references people like Drake, Joann, Horan, and areas such as Ave and San Lenton, with scattered phrases about events and dates, but no coherent story or verifiable facts emerge.
The passage notes high priced yearlings from Acwont Autelty Lady Den In and Comely, with filly by the white line sire Feld Rese, facing a challenging season in Australia. It describes purchaser rewards, breeder success, and notable winners like Mather Goore and Baw Bee, with references to sales, prices, and stakes across Melbourne and New South Wales.
A garbled OCR entry lists Stakes and Debits at the Mahograng Plate and Ascot Vale Stakes with multiple recurring references to Ji0ene Pali King and various race names. The text remains incoherent, but indicates horse racing stakes events and participant names.
A long damaged notice outlines a remittance totaling £161,000 for the War memorial fund. It lists the committee and many benefactors including Tavversall's Club, J Barnes chair, and numerous named individuals and firms contributing varied sums.
Meh King emerged among the notable winners at Ranilwicit on Saturday amid a crowded program. City Thargernall’s Chub diappansy led the Auruni meeting with several favorites finishing strong, while paddock interference and variable betting figures marked the afternoon.
In condensed notices a Dey Mr GG. Claven former president of Yates' Yarrs Rowing Club dies last week. Te Leu members of Pouteray Rowing Club and others mourn. References to Squadron connections, military deaths including Major Wiliam Tay Gosse and Lieut Thomas Noel, and a watermen’s reunion are noted. The piece blends tributes, sport memory, and public notices for rowing figures and servicemen.
The report blends names such as Norman Brookes and Abe Many Watshine with overseas references including Mesopotamia and Bagdad. It notes travel restrictions affecting Mrs Lacy Emmeron and mentions Melbourne, Melbourne society figures, and a captain’s status. The fragmentary text references a national reserve and war resources while signaling Brookes’ continued public profile.
Fragmented OCR text mentions life appeals and rallies with scattered names and places, referencing a vote or gathering. Several garbled phrases suggest a public meeting or campaign, but details are unreadable and names are incoherent.
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