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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary report details the ongoing process for selecting teams for inter state coursing and the Champion Cup and Leger. Mentions NSW, Victoria and rival clubs, with discussions on committee actions, prospects of matches and notes on hounds and stakeholders involved in the selection proceedings.
The NSW St Leger and Champion Meeting was decided for August 31 at Glen Innes. NSW officials announced a 32 day event, with a prize structure including a bracelet, and racing for muldeny at Ign. A windup program featured Kaplings and a notable turnout with high entries.
The Waterloo Cup season list for Warerise Cans in Dreensland near Brisbane will be decided across Saturday and Monday in May. A handsome trophy cap is donated and will be awarded, with nominations and draw to be published. Secretaries and officials urge timely entries and note the North may see event delays.
A fragmented report outlines NSW National Coursing Association matters discussed in Melbourne and Sydney. Highlights include conference proposals, representation decisions, program approvals, and procedural notes on betting and enclosure arrangements. Names such as G Lewis and J P Galbraith appear amid committee references and scheduling considerations.
A garbled 19th century race report notes Queen's Well and other dogs competing in a rummage style event. It mentions The Heaeter Som, Victor Syl, and Flying who contended for top honors. Bets and outcomes are unclear but indicate a close finish with multiple dogs in the running.
The Corowa gathering recounts a meeting with many hares present and a notable transformation in the event. It notes hunters and dogs, the Bracelets contestants, and mentions officers and a new recruit among the team. The report reflects on the day’s activity and outcomes.
Fragmentary notes from Glen Innes CC event list references dates and names with unclear details. The readable segments indicate competition notes and participant initials, mentioning Glen Innes, South Gor, and various garbled terms, but no coherent results or context emerge.
A historical note outlines school and college athletics in New South Wales with schedules for England Grammar School North Sydney Sydney Grammar School and others. Details cover dates in September and clashes for term fixtures, plus mentions of Sydney races and district coursing club activities. The report lists venues such as Rushcutters Bay and the Sydney Cricket Ground and references figures like J. Rathe Thon and The King’s School.
The fragmented report discusses mised fishing lines, shrimp prawns, and a Schnapper off Manly. It mentions Prospects in open water, preservation tips for prawns, and local notes on fishers, turtle stories, and Botany Bottom imagery, with varied commentary on methods and catch outcomes.
W Meredith Flanthiurm Sap erzymow Melbourne and Cignig MI won a Saturday event at Moorabbin. Minor places went to John Nessan Vic veteran Melbourne Lares, with unclear names and details.
Fragmentary OCR describes a professional athletics event with names such as Peter Metar and Deion, listing venues like Ceiobar 2 and Goulburn-strest. It mentions entries, prizes, league handicep and federation competition notes, but many terms are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about dates, results, or participant lists.
The New South Wales Rowing Association considers altering the delegate fee from £2 to 1s 1d for the current year, aiming to reduce expenses. The committee notes the club’s charity, finances, and members’ losses, with several veterans and captains mentioned. Details include ongoing accounts of rowing fraternity activities, previews of regattas, and references to past captains and crews.
A historical note discusses umpire authority in boat racing, detailing rule changes and enforcement. It covers pursuit of course integrity, obstruction, and fouls, with mention of authority to warn and penalize boats deviating from proper course. The passage cites subcommittees and proposed additions to rules governing interference and fouling.
Fragmented report shows discussions about a coursing event and support meetings. Names such as Langa none, Susan, Bett, Sky, andPatrainh appear among scattered mentions. The text references dates, venues, and possible scheduling issues but lacks clear details.
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