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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
2
News from the Australian coursing scene notes an imported dog achieving a straightforward victory in the NSW Champion Cup. The piece cites participants, clubs, and forthcoming events, referencing figures such as Mr. Curve and Wellington CC, and mentions the broader coursing season with various stake races and club announcements.
A garbled report describes a horse importation event at Fieldfield last Saturday. Saracen, owned by W. Salley, won a race. the piece references Corsair My Saracen Cynvale and several others, with notes on attendees, judges, and related festivities.
The article previews major meetings for the WW National Coursing Association including events at Rooty Hill and Corowa. It highlights Cup and Bateman Shield stakes, notable entrants, and anticipated one day programs with dates and venues. It notes riverina challenges and interstate test match context plus racing and feeding biscuit advertisements interspersed.
A messy Vict orian notes report from Shepparton covers dog racing events including bracelet races and multiple dogs such as Macabren, Comedy King, and King Albicl. It notes poor attendances, rough ground, and near daily weather impact with summaries of heats, winners, and forthcoming meetings at Lamour and Colac.
The Orange cycling club concludes its season with a wind-up at Field Field where Mr A D Webb secretary announces the programme, prize totals around £600, and a protector wick float event. The Overhie Champion Staves featured among the highlights.
In a fragmented report spanning several districts, sales events and public notices appear linked to Me Holes fees, MADORE DISTRICT CO, and various communities. The text references multiple locations, entities, and dates, including Wellington and Moline Tanger, with mentions of auctions, sales, and official actions.
A garbled report covers early 20th century athletics including fields on a September event, references to leagues, handicaps, and a October 2 program. It notes a death rumor about Florid Wilson and mentions runners like Tamvun, Walker, Lunghi, and Ieand, with Britain and Europe competition context and greyhounds for sale inserted amidst the sports details.
A garbled account summarizes amateur athletics in Australia with references to NSW Council of Amateur Athletics, Empire Games connections, Swedish athletes, and national team selections. It mentions Cape and Sydney connections, school events, and northern and southern clubs, plus a focus on track and field performances, preparatory training, and national representations in the era.
Melbourne coverage details a long cross country race with top runners Maxwell Collins Maher O’Neil and Maher noted. The article highlights handicap results, pace by leading harriers, and a dramatic finish with Maxwell narrowly ahead as spectators record times close to four minutes thirty six seconds per mile.
A garbled 4th annual financial report from the Queensland rowing club scene at Leonora's Hotel Brisbane mentions clubs, donations, and depleted funds. It notes Captain Ward wounded in August, with hope for recovery, and Captain Kelty He Tage Jes tall honored for wartime service.
Paris based Count Onicumaks won the heat in the Windsor race against rivals including Mr SS Byrnes and Coote A. Calerimaki. The event featured Navy crews and a noted final heat with several standout performances.
Harvard swept the New London meet winning the varsity, junior varsity and freshman races. Yale was edged as Harvard set records and erased the long held Yale marks in a standout day for the Crimson.
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