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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
8
Victorian Turf News reports a disrupted Caulfield meeting with Mistica claiming the Cup amid light rain and unsettled track conditions. The program featured numerous events with heavy betting and multiple trainers and jockeys noted, including Dempany and O Brien in significant rides and a full card of races at Moonee Valley and Caulfield.
A garbled report lists races and handicaps including Two-Year Old, Whittadder, Tongkak, and XMAS DAISY, with prize and entry notes. Mentions Victorian Toft, Donald Tristrich Club, and a March 24 meeting, plus appeals and deposits amid unclear details.
Fragments mention Witey Testi and King with cryptic lines about Gold Cute tele and Aelelde yanieley. References to Maraca aru Chrome, Vietoris Clu pacer, and various numbers like 245, 215, 6, 4% map Fandiap 30 create a garbled, coarse summary of a gossip item with unclear individuals and events.
A fragmented report notes Marie Ea Varia making a debut under the own planning, with mentions of Mr Beri Clarke and Harry Laude in a London style setting. The piece hints at clever banter and upcoming performances tied to Melbourne schedules and a window display in Montrina.
A scrambled report from Albion Park details a racing day with multiple events. It lists divisions and horses such as Lady By dam, Bolen Bilas, and faves like Nerai gi, Trevorite and A Menthever, noting odds, presumed outcomes, and a schedule of trials and handicaps includingLady or WaiKiKe Shorts, Stewards Mile, and Second Bay races with several horses named.
In Melbourne Jack Green defeated Les Dawson to win the bantam championship on a clear points victory. Green controlled the pace with steady jabs and accurate combinations while Dawson struggled to mount offense throughout the contest.
A scrambled account covers Tattersalls day at Adelaide with details of races, horses, riders, and outcomes. Mentions the Novice Handicap, the Title Race, and contenders like Emeo Ungar, King, Sagdrdey, and Crusader in a period tone.
A vivid Bendigo report outlines a boxing card featuring Manan Luquane and others. The article highlights fights, rounds, and standout blows, noting Green and Dawes in prominent exchanges and detailing crowd reactions and judges. Leading figures include General Gorsip and A. O Whitington in organizing notes and results.
A disputed ANA Cup protest at Randwick involved calls of unfair play and multiple witnesses as figures including Bunnell, Mason, and others testified. After exhaustive review, the protest was upheld and ConcordAsh agreed to rewatch the final round under revised conditions.
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