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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
12
In heavy rain at the Grand National Steeple likely racing scene, Reisel’s stable clinched a double victory amid mishaps to rivals. Jockeys and trainers faced difficult conditions as multiple falls and refusals altered the field with notable performances by St Aubin and Imputation noted among the top finishers. The meeting highlighted tough weather, large crowds, and ongoing betting tensions surrounding the event.
The Caulfield race report describes a steeplechase where Chrysostom started as the 5 to 4 favorite amid a chaotic finish. King Mepumme, Nodby, Eat Bene, and Duratulas featured in the crowded field, with several fallers including a horse named Hoothie. The event highlighted Ernstos’ strong performance, while notable trainers and owners such as Mr. and Mrs. Ludbrook were involved with the winning horse Malvina Walter.
Bendigo J C issue lists selections for today including races and contenders such as Targas, Alage, Bondiod Plate, Skirling, Moccasin, Strathatrd, Happy Chance, Cruelmaker, Superior, Capitán of Tormes and other entries. Notes Strong favorits and tentative runners in various handicaps.
At the Victoria Racing Club August meeting selections include entries for the Avove Hurdle Race My Own May Tileeey and the Apprentice Handicap. Notable horses mentioned are El Dorado and Metellus with contenders Darjeeling Sidonia and Barton in the Welter Handicap.
Mr J T Greee, newly appointed steward, succeeds the late B Jobson Tyne who died earlier this year. Greee, age 48, has long been connected with racing and will take up duties at Raneiwick, a meeting he has not attended since 1914. He departs to be based in the west part of the country.
A garbled OCR style chronicle hints at Victorian horse racing chatter from Melbourne, naming Lilypondall, Lilypandall, and Calia Cup teams with scattered mentions of Canine Gone and various towns. It references races, meetings, and personalities in a dense, error‑ridden account with fragmented phrases.
A garbled report outlines the Adelaide Grand National meeting with references to horses, jockeys, and organizers. It mentions Thomond, Arunty Hoy in the Hurdle, and several named figures while noting ownership changes and government actions affecting racing events.
The 1923 annual report outlines Australian Jockey Club finances, shows payout percentages, breeder rewards, and stake funds. It notes improved facilities at Warwick Farm, new pay-out windows, and ongoing enhancements to stands, training sheds, and grounds. The report also covers accident funds, claims settled under Workmen's Compensation, and administrative changes to manage members and injuries among riders and workers.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a women's hockey carnival with unclear timing and references to a candidate and a bargaining pact. Names, places, and precise actions are obscured, leaving only scattered hints of teams, dates, and affiliations.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference W. Chammeam and a senate race with Chinholm Ca and Bentunber Ramet logue. Mentions place names like Racine and St Bost, with unclear references to Sunil Kitmonin and Towt to Nanny, plus party counts.
The secretary reports on balance and accounts for the period of seven months and a proposed eleven month term. Members subscriptions and treasurer’s balances are reviewed as the committee prepares for the annual medc meeting and future arrangements.
Fragmentary listing shows weights and entries for a Saturday event at a Mart. Text is garbled with scattered names and places including references to a Bull and local streets. Key participants and exact details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The page outlines Menangle Park races including 1m events and listings of horses such as She Kehr and Mas, with entries, owners, jockeys, and track details. It includes references to BSD and various local names, plus a large section on Gosford Races and August 18 schedule, noting entrants like Jovion and Tuxiyoad, and mentions of entries, times, and venues.
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