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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text lists wine and spirits pricing by the bottle and mentions losses and warnings. The fragment discusses stores, locations, and a Ta Mraglaars reference with unclear dates or figures. The readable names suggest Richardson's and Son's Spirit Stores in an unclear regional context.
Auction note lists a high-class pacing gelding Gry 20h prow l Hee 4 Hal Also Gelding or Man ttve 220 Leal Fal rwaleelie Pantiane team AE COOKE Summer Hill Sydney.
The annal meeting of the Southern District Racing Association was held several weeks ago. Bel ridge chaired by Teviv Tost Mierie'o, with officers including and Mr J Bel Bridget as president and MA. Bf Bel Brice as treasurer. A resolution from Roxbueeh and Gro Ge addressed country reform and committee actions for the upcoming year.
The Rosehill Guineas shapes as a competitive affair with several contenders emerging. Reports highlight horses like Biplane and Woorawa among potential Derby threats while noting form shifts since last season and the impact of longer distances on recent results.
Racing notes from Warwick Farm and Sydney recount Molly's Robe's Newmarket victory and Metropolis performance. Booster seed Booster, Kentford and Double Strength compete in distance races. Kentford may improve for Warwick Farm form to win the Metropolis. Laddie Blue stars in the Liverpool Mile. Quiescor and Rexehill show form for Bosse Handicap.
Chrome wins the August Handicap at Caulfield on Saturday, backed strongly but beating Lutes by a comfortable margin. Brathelde and Drumlire figure in related race chatter as future Derby prospects loom, with Golden Bubble praised for his potential.
A garbled weekly racing roundup mentions Fringe Royst, Prince Rays, and a long list of horses and trainers. It notes hopes for Epsom Handicap with Bethian Baltic Sea and Arch Marella among shout candidates, plus remarks on Beall Quan Biplane and Princess Lucy’s new trainer.
A correspondent reports on prize money paid by Sydney private cine clubs and Melbourne proprietary clubs. He notes Sydney attendances are smaller and criticizes high day rates, while Melbourne clubs run larger weekend and weekday sums, with observers arguing over pricing and fairness.
A chaotic report from a Melbourne racing gathering details chair Mire An Kenge announcing four betting windows at the main event daily for easier wagering. The article records committee elections, retirements, and the prospect of Mr G. Wilson becoming AJC handicapper, with debate on extending Caulfield and Melbourne Cup declaration dates and weighing practices amid competitor concerns.
Shaded Light and Tolson d Or draw steady bets as favorites in major spring handicaps. Bets on Caulfield Cup and Melbourne options reflect strong support for Lucknow Chrome and other Derby contenders, with bookmakers watching shifts in Labor-era odds.
A scrambled historical racing card lists horses such as Moorfield Handicap Every Day, Hurdle Rack, Majestic Kogaral Stakes and Highweight Handicap. Names include New Zealand VI Lanbell Flying Handicap and Sydney Damsel. The text is heavily garbled with mis-spellings and unclear event dates.
The fragmentary report references a hurried field with bets around £300 and mentions multiple horses such as Celano Britis Arch and Garcius. It notes expectations for strong performances from forms like Cherie Pham Sup and Double Strength, with potential place-getters including Gerviun and Kenileord, amid uncertain Cup-day conditions.
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