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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
11
A detailed, jumbled report covers racing news across Queensland and Victoria, highlighting horses, races, owners, and jockeys. It notes Alwyne success, lineage details, and various race outcomes, with references to venues like Granbrook, Caulfield, and Ascot, plus related commentary on betting and performance.
Across Kalgoorlie racing circles, officials pledge profits above 2000 and outline grants to patriotic funds as government reviews racing control. The discussion centers on turf club finances, club registrations, and potential policy changes while authorities seek smoother operations and fair taxation.
In Tasmania a chaotic derby week unfolds with racing dates shifting and betting intensifying. The Tasmanian Turf Club plans a November to January slate, aiming to crown champions at Hobart Launceston Deloraine cups as crowd bets surge and preparations intensify.
A fragmented report covers South Australian racing including the Guinness and Spring Handicap events, with mention of horses like Rathinaran and Lord Grey. It notes attendance, weather, and notable riders as well as the Grand National meeting preparations and results, highlighting public interest and key contenders.
A torn fragment highlights winners and performances in a Guinea event with references to Amici, Lerbas, Levit, and Kaye. It notes a clock time around 42 and mentions a Colonel Tiche, but details are unclear and partially obscured.
A large crowd attended the Northern District Racing program on Sunday with good weather and no protest actions. Favorite runners dominated several events, including Flyin Gentian in the 8 20-4 event and Floral Queen in the filly handicap, while various horses contested the day’s main races as bets built for upcoming Maitland and Newcastle fixtures.
The New South Wales country racing season faced disruption as heavy conditions led to the abandonment of the annual meeting amid unsettled reports. Despite a strong showing by several riders and horses, including Frady and Reval Bar with notable sprint handicap results, attendance remained steady with locals and club members presenting a resilient response.
Local note lists names such as G. Moneyman and W. Sneenby among members of the Lédcombe-Auburn Amateur Club. It mentions Cyciiuis Linen and Crank Derlas, along with others, in a fragmented account of racing and social circles connected to the Porger group and a Wathasitith event.
In the Sevier area of New South Wales the Western racing clubs warn of revenue dips as World War II drains horses, funds, and entries. Trainers and owners cope with rising costs, fewer meetings, and a shaky prize pool while clubs like Bathurst and Orange struggle to maintain attendance and activity amid wartime constraints.
Fragmentary OCR item outlines a racing day with many named horses jockeys and venues. It mentions Fannin Fite Red Dresius HalF 2 Glu Gala and other entries, with distances from six furlongs to a mile plus various heats. The text reads like a mid racecard report with scattered results and performance notes.
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