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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
7
Fragmentary report covers amateur events at Well ing with champions, trophies and prizes. notes on hurdles, sprint and field events, and involvement of officials and clubs. Mentions boxing day decision, carnival at Agricudarrs Ground, and future Sydney participation.
A chaotic New Zealand athletics session unfolds with officials and reporters noting disputed results. Prominent figures and schemes emerge as committees push for reforms while athletes await decisions on event leadership and accountability.
The Highland Gathering plans at Gosford Hotel Castlermagh Avenue list 68 on the program including athletics, cycling, betting, and dancing. The event is billed as this year’s highlight with limited flags and a focus on the Tack Winch and Highlanders at Bydsey Cricket Ground.
Mixed report from Caledonian tales and Victorian Athletic League notes detailing calendar receipts, venue updates, and preparations for events at Stawell Adelide and other venues. Mentions committees, officials, trainers, and anticipated attendance, with updates on entrants and schedule changes.
A garbled reminiscence recounts historic long distance walks and celebrated names such as W. Rob, Merrill and Rabin in early amateur walking. It notes a 1681 victory of Rabby over U. B. Merrill and mentions the Spirit of the Times and Curtis analysis, with critique of a July 1851 turf course walk deeming it preposterous.
An English sport meet at Lewan A C Grounds features a mile handicap race with Merrill from Enron A Bowten, Tom Gribs acting as judge, and Gribs accused of manipulating outcomes. The event centers on a controversial trial where Merrill competes against Bowtonian favorites amid crowd and trainer guidance.
The Leichhands Club event and Sydney Rowing Club meet dominate the January notes with races between Menkeban Henderson and Durre Deacon Nohalens Shinper Hing Swindan Callin Cortae Meath Newhuel Magee Eimonds. Officials include TJ Moore A Aut Mied and Mr Wo Bull with J Hawthorne among visitors. A handicap pair race and several trial heats are planned for the weekend, with entries featuring WATbae scrapch Blut Lepr Spencer Ward Loutit Sailiowa and others. A contested question remains whether the drag boats or outrigger crafts prove faster as rival crews prepare.
Wayne is disqualified for suspicious riding as NSW heats feature Mutton Prowse and Lewis qualifying. Beauchamp the Osly Scratch Man and other riders suffer falls while Mullon Lewis and Prowse win their heats. The extended night race schedule at the Sydney Cricket Ground includes Wollongong and Cowra clubs with numerous January dates.
The NSW Reward Association held its monthly committee meeting at the Sports Club with Mr W H Palmer in the chair. Discussion covered canceling trophies from the recent regatta, planning a dinner for the colonial crew and champion sculler, and reflecting on receipts and expenditures from the Increased Eight-oar Race. About £110 was raised, leaving a small surplus after crew and representative costs. The report was adopted, with praise for subcommittee work. The committee decided to refund vaccination fees paid by clubs for Intercolonial representation. An official report from the intercolonial conference was circulated, noting delays in railway carrier matters and potential remedies amid continuing colonial disputes. Mr Helsham raised concerns about delays at Line Street for the Lotercabeoled Bigit-oar Race. The meeting mainly discussed work on the webd, a dull moment, and the motion led by Mr Pearson carried. It was announced that Si femdclias Talogs will hold their annual regia om April 4.
The four-oared championship race started slowly amid overcast weather on Ley Lower Yar. The winning crew, led by A. Cant and with strong strokes from Bloom, surged after the Mall-mile to win by about two lengths, with the Merkoom team closing in during the final stretch.
A garbled notice reports the anniversary regatta programme at Natwwhal Regattas being delayed on January dates. The disrupted text hints at a committee meeting at Motel Australia to discuss moving or rescheduling events and potential business implications.
Barry Putney and Cornwall clash on the River Thames for £200 in a tight race at Chiswick Eyot and Chiswick Ferry. A foul dispute led to a restart after Barry led early but Cornwall surged ahead, ultimately winning by a margin that showed Barry overextended.
George Bubear, once champion solicitor of the Thame and Baward Barker, Poplar, was tried at the Old Bailey for defrauding bookkeepers through “dowlored” telegrams. Witnesses testified to his high character. the Recorder protested against certain remarks. The verdict returned was guilty.
From Our Own Correspondent Newcastle notes racing at the annual New Year’s Day regatta with Edinburgh, West Maitland and East Maitland sending crews. Water Brigades race featured. prize list outlined. Townes reports steady form of Hunter River sculler George Towns. potential matches discussed including Emmett vs Stephenson and Bogisa’s world rival aims.
Rough racing aboard the Mary River on a windward hunt features crews from Birnkwerre, Caldan, Laurie, Walker, Chime and others. The Henlor Foure contest draws strong effort from Marviemoug and Wartualie, with a close finish as crews from World record their positions.
The report lists numerous riders and positions with tangled phrases and misspellings. It mentions Cochran’s victory over strong competitors, with others like Tasmania and the Bemucharmip brothers involved. Several riders and times appear garbled, but the overall note reflects a crowded event with mixed results and potential favorites.
The Commonwealth Stakes two miles event sees Walne disqualified amid betting disputes and claims. Stewards found grounds to curb Walne for improper conduct extending his disqualification to June, spurring appeals and testimony from riders and officials on race day wagering.
The second portion of the Austral Meeting was held in Ane Weather before about 20 000 spectators on Saturday. Results include the Austral Wheel Hack and multiple heats with winners such as A Koober and W Dales among others, noting wheel events and performances across the program.
The article lists heats and winners of the Australian final with names and affiliations. Notable participants include Pewehamy, Wakeahy, Chifereing, Kaifey, and Rabatan Wipteras among others, with venues and associations indicated.
The Union hosts a Friday gathering to discuss reforms and discipline while the Ramblers Club appeal fails due to curtain simtives. A broad program across Sydney venues includes the fire brigade, athletic events, and a wheel-ovens carnival.
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