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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
2
A garbled Oct 3 1921 OCR fragment mentions several proper nouns and terms, including names like Sherine and Mihai, locations, dates, and scattered phrases. The text reads like a collage of unrelated items from a public notice or report, with numerous incomplete fragments and misread lines.
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A garbled OCR item shows a sale notice with scattered phrases about a property or estate, listing names in a jumbled format. The readable segments reference sale actions and surrounding administrative notes but lack clear dates, locations, or complete parties.
In a dramatic Australasian Waterloo Cup event at Hamilton, Drew's Hope defeated Jolly Tar with Drews Hope and Malak among contenders. Semis saw Jolly Tar defeating Bele of Benalla while Drews Hope edged Drews Hove in a close finish. Attendance was strong with prize presentation at Inca Town Hall. Weather affected days of racing and several horses, including Achieved and Belle of Pails, performed notably as the cup progresses toward Rooty Hill.
The August dispatch from Frankton Junction recalls a voyage from Sydney to Auckland aboard the Uitmarox marked by surprisingly good weather aside from a minor roll. The crew and officers, including Mr. Jones and Mr. Stone, are praised for their conduct while passengers and locals anticipate events at the railway Hotel and upcoming competitions. The narrative mentions notable arrivals, a special railway express, and a growing influx of visitors for events, with remarks about contestants, officials, and the Australian team led by Messrs Maldrell, Dihrer, and Denevan.
The report covers the Australasian Waterloo Cup event with purse details and runner-ups. It notes the field’s depth, prizes promised, and mentions key dogs and handlers, including references to Vout Lia wie ane Be Achieves and Drew's Stone tieens Hope-Jurmmraga, among others, as part of a wide field and speculative outcomes.
The NSW bowls community recalls Tom Forsyth, a former Chatswood champion and Parramatta figure, with notes on his career at St Leonard’s club, his ties to the Forsyth and Spence circles, and a memorial in Parramatta Bay events. The NSWRA annual report also highlights proceedings and widespread bowlers’ gathering as part of the association’s activities.
A dense report details the Queensland bowing scene with notes on club meetings, championship outcomes, and key players. It cites winners from Toowong and Booroodabin clubs, plus individual champions such as Mr GM Golledee and mentions venues, dates, and competitive standings across the season.
The report covers a rowing event on a Saturday where Oliver Bante defeats Tom Brice in a 100-yard sprint, with weather noted as steady. It also records the death of Mr Avion Merracm, mentions Melbourne University ties, and lists several individuals including W. A. Conlon, Prince Alfred College, and others connected to rowing circles. The piece discusses amateur status and the Olympic Games debate with Badenfeld and Paddon related to world title claims and ongoing challenges.
A garbled passage lists NSW SOUTH WALES and SOUTH AUSTRALIA with stray names and terms. It reads like an OCR of a regional notice or article fragment containing scattered entities such as New Zealand and Australia references, but lacks coherent facts or a clear event or individuals to report. The readable bits offer no concrete actions or conclusions.
Local lacrosse notes entertain fans as whispers swirl about player transfers and team chemistry ahead of the season. Readers are urged to watch for the coming lineup changes and early performance signals.
A big crowd watched the two mile and five mile events at Randwick where Botany and South Sydney led with strong showings. Harriars won the distance in a close finish as Botany and South Sydney challenged, while the five mile championship drew entries from Botany, South Sydney, St George and Sydney clubs.
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