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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
14
An OCR fragment notes horses and breeding lines with names like Bartle Um oF and Whang at tk jnte 4) Vimy Wadi, plus various seemingly garbled phrases about mares, sires, and potential performance notes. It mentions Galeria and Mil in Nomen ata and other scattered terms.
Fragmentary OCR note listing items and codes like 20gns and AHN tm for sale and branding marks, with scattered names and partial prices, lacking full context or clear event details.
The readable portion lists scattered names and terms such as Laitem, Bulgar, Meanyes, Tomlingon, Vostint Haulsa, and more. No coherent event or clear context is evident, making it difficult to identify a main action, outcome, or specific entities beyond a jumble of proper nouns.
In a Saturday game, Hawkes faced a local opponent with both teams showing strong defense. Key players from the Hawkes contributed to a narrow effort, while the rival side pressured throughout the fourth quarter.
A brief item reports the disappearance of a young farmer named Eaton Lad after a sudden event at a Mare EET farm. Local authorities, already alerted, search the area while neighbors recall previous sightings and urge calm. No injuries or exact details are given, but the community seeks answers.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning names and places including Adon, Wameldon, and King Rufus with unclear actions. lacks coherent event, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a complete news item.
The season notes list results and standings with names such as Victor Marmattan and Morita, highlighting a champion Tebting performance and related outcomes. Weather and race details appear with mixed accuracy, indicating an athletic meeting or meet results with several names and scores.
A fragmented report details Hal McKinney and two Felds attempting to beat Don Pronto during a split heats event. The text mentions dates, weights, and various affiliations with unclear outcomes. Names include Pronto and McKinney, with references to games, venues, and possible owners or sponsors.
A wide survey of Thoroughbred racing history references a Fulham Park Plate winner and notable breeding stock. It discusses figures such as Lord Setay and Tramquair, detailing lineage, stud duties, and racing careers across Australia England and New Zealand with emphasis on bloodlines and notable offspring.
Patchy ad copy touts Snowy Baker's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism, with claims of swelling relief and bodily pains. The text mentions laumbaga and training references in a garbled, dubious pitch likely from an old advertisement.
The article surveys SA racing prospects and the potential for importing superior mares and stallions from Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. It notes rising interest in staying power and endurance bloodlines, discusses notable breeders and importers, and contemplates open markets and cost comparisons for South African openings.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a meeting on a Saturday with references to a crowd, speakers, and various names. The text is garbled and includes scattered place names, dates, and potential events, lacking clear details or outcomes.
Fragmented text references Willer’s Sporting Annual for 1920 with mentions of Melbourne and California locations, past performances, betting rules, and Australian raceborms. The garbled OCR yields no clear event details or outcomes to summarize.
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