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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
11
A garbled report highlights the fifty-first Highland Gathering with scattered references to participants, sponsors, and locations. The text lists names, places, and event cues in a chaotic mix, suggesting a festive parade or ceremony but yielding no clear outcomes or schedules.
A long, fragmentary account recalls an Australasian athletics meet linked to Botany and Roseingrave, detailing hurdle and broad jump exhibitions, notable performances by Selig and Laidlaw, plus a Highland Gathering note and Dunn Challenge Shield revival. It mentions Saints and colleges, police athletic events, and local club developments with sporadic names such as Selig, Laidlaw, Roseingrave, and Fowley.
A scrambled report describes an athletics program with engravings and a trophy awarded to Mae ieovemnaraves meet. It mentions Narusile Mae, Gare beats, and a donor memento, plus Australasian records in various events. Rosegrave set a notable open field jump, while Fox Ingrave prepares for New Zealand travel and Gen Smyth’s Dominion performances are recalled.
An obituary and partial career sketch honor the late Lyn McLachlan, a renowned New Zealand pedestrian of Hawke's Bay origin. The piece recounts his athletic debut, major matches with Lockie McLachlan, and significant handicap victories and rivalries, including days in Dunedin and Wellington.
The 1919 coursing season looks promising with high added money and fields at Rosty and Victoria, despite wartime disruptions. Notes from Egypt cross with new year greetings, while a fatal dog accident and breeding concerns dampen spirits as owners report distemper setbacks and the loss of Derby hopeful pup Read.
At the NSW WGA monthly meeting held at Bouwrrat's Hoxel George Hied presiding, Capt Christiansen led a Verge attendance. The executive committee was named with Capt Christiansen, 25d Menara, J. Fowler, Mr. R Coombes, and treasurer Mr. J. Bateman among others. Ed Ryan of Melbourne was discussed for services and possible Saturday call.
A garbled clipping notes a 109 metre race in Culomber with Lyons athlete Soulignes defeating Caner of Australia and Georges Andre. Mentions Melbourne career and a Chronicle prize of £30 in 1913. References to rivals and unclear phrases follow about condition and performance.
A fragmented note references the South Burnett Caledonian Society and mentions entities such as Avian Mage Dak clan Patt Queetnan Bpeaky eagepole TULL and KS 1 MON Mh in unclear context. The readable fragments suggest a meeting or event listing with unclear dates or participants.
A partial report details a 1919 meeting with delays over a judge appointment and unresolved correspondence. It notes allocations of funds from the Pitfield and Rooty Mill subscriptions for premiums and wartime chest appeals, plus explanation for a sapling incident and a held over Rock Thompson case with Metropolitan CC findings and an upcoming January meeting.
A fragment from Pembroke via Wauchope dated 12/18 details a stake involving share in a sweepstake. Mentions payments of £25 and £10 to named individuals for related purchases or shares, with references to New Boneh Wates and local figures.
The Sunday Times plans a 32 page special weekly issue with illustrations and features by Lord Lonsdale. The article will discuss postwar sports, empire life, and culture, addressing readers of Rela sports and Bruuah people, amid the era’s changes and public life.
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