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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
12
A long, fragmentary report covers jockey movements, sales, and training notes across Australia. Highlights include European and New Zealand connections, Derby contenders, stable changes at Randwick and Kensington, and regulatory debates on proprietary racing and licensing in New South Wales.
A confusing report indicates the Australian Jockey Club contemplates applying funds raised to benefit allied groups after controlling events. The document references governance steps and potential distribution of resources for war era or similar purposes, with emphasis on long term charity operations and statutory approvals.
TheMoorefield racecard lists events for Saturday August 7 with hurdles and handicaps. Notable entries include Lord Multifid in the Lord Multifid handicap and Lady Melton among the Kogarah Stakes runners, plus Maiden Mandicap and Maiden Maids at Moorfield.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous donors and amounts to Australia Day Fund with references to committees, chairs, and event proceeds. Names include Wilson, Cran, Taylor, Ambler, Batchelor, Allan, Bland, Dunn, and many others, alongside currency amounts and notes on proceeds box chocolates. The item reads as a donor roll and fundraising tally with scattered dates and locations.
The Jockeys fund raising drive aims to collect £250 for the Australia Day Fund with contributions reaching £500 in a recent sweep of subscriptions. Notable donors include J Metiien Bathurst and multiple riders and clubs across Bathurst, Webley Tar, and Kensington, highlighting a broad supporter base and ongoing community effort.
The Tattersall's Club subcommittees report on collected contributions for the Red Cross Fund. Listed are numerous donor names and amounts including J Peel and others, totaling substantial sums and various token gifts, with references to furniture and items donated toward the relief effort.
A Sydney event at Tatternai e House drew attendees for a smoker and auction supporting Rural Day Fund. Funds raised from the sale of items by club members, including Mary Clarke as auctioneer, contributed to a Belgian fund and other donations. Local organizers oversaw the proceedings and the toast to the effort.
The readable text references a racing event with mentions of teams or groups such as Auruaian Tutt and Shiyeah Bells. It notes expectations of strong representation and potential recruitment or special sales. Specifics like dates, locations, or clear outcomes are missing or garbled.
Kensington hosts a crowded program with multiple handicaps and divisions. Contenders include Calweera, Wa Wallon, Parsing, Clovelly, Sylvanell, Clanfera, Miss Celia, Spur, Gipsy, and rivals in Fourteen Hands, Fourteen One, and Fourteen Two events. Morning gates open for trains and jockeys with 1230 pm start times noted.
Report from Victoria Park detailing narrow margin wins across divisions. Riders and horses such as Lady Blue, Merv Blend, and Kalodan starred amid betting battles and shifting fortunes. The Flying Handicap divisions featured close finishes with Pompous Gie edging Osheld, while Swanker and Duke Slery figures dominated obstacle events. Local officials disciplined Swanker for a rules breach as the meeting concluded with several favorites home and a series of tense photo finishes.
Speckled Band won by half a length over Lady Whirton with Gromar and Mervena close behind as betting favored performers faltered in the race. The field also featured Lady Blue, Abragne, and Head Mlntrese, with several horses close in arrears and Bent Dirikions offering stout resistance in earlier heats.
The Ascot market shows even chances for investors at Saturday’s Trust with racing results featuring The Flying Handbag field of 48 and rider changes. Green Rose, Lady Whitton, and Sir Morte are noted in divisions, while names like Selbruew and Coral Pearl appear among fringe contenders amid changing odds and postrace adjustments.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a private sale notice with scattered names and notarial phrases. The readable elements mention Keighery and a Mr Ahten or Aten, plus references to a private or private sale context and a local official. No firm dates, locations, or complete entities are discernible.
The text records a horse race with Lenoline and Daisy Picker among the runners. It mentions leads at midrace and a close finish with Gill 19 poe aye by a head, plus Gasser Winth End and others in the lineup, but the full context and outcomes are garbled.
The article describes horse racing entries and upcoming meetings, naming Lord Maver, various clubs, and anticipated events on September 15. It mentions nominations due for a particular committee, starters in races at Movi Taut and Willa Park, and results from recent meetings, with betting odds and horse names such as Siesta and Lady Lyla.
The proceedings cover a long horse auction with bidders and buyers including Nell Gaye filly and Young Lass, noting prices and bidding activity. Mentions training, a 12 day continuous drill, and subsidies for regional racing support.
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