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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
11
Race report covers results and notable performances at Melbourne events including Mile handicaps and Cup contenders. Mentions horses like Lady Devon and Grava and riders such as J Knore and W Han. Notes race conditions, crowd turnout, and implications for upcoming meeting at Caulfield.
Local notes from Southern Queensland describe the Brebane Doveaber meeting with racing action across 160 Ferm and 100 fonan bear events. The report highlights bets, performances by horses like Bright Ladle and Baraina, and comments on trainers and backers.
December meeting at Rockhampton Jockey Club faced wet track conditions with trainer updates and entrants. Entries include horses like Splendid Velox and Bungiedoo, with mentions of open events and favorite selections amid mixed weather and travel notes from surrounding regions.
Northern Queensland racing notes describe trotting events and harness class results. Mentions horses and handlers across various meets with results including Mirabasm and Bayioci's Op Rak. Report notes weather and track conditions and references local owners and stables.
South Australia reports on December activities at Port Adelaide and Burs Ad Inde. The article mentions the Cheleimas ladie Cup and a Melbourne loan scheme, with details on committees, wagers, and improvements to course facilities.
A garbled Tasmanian sports item discusses turf topics with scattered names and events. It references venues, teams, and figures like Te Toamuolan Madog and WG8W, noting performances, arrangements, and a schedule outline amid unclear phrasing.
Fragmented OCR text references racing events, clubs, and individuals with numerous garbled names. It mentions venues, dates, and people like Mr Gruver and Wellington, but readable details are scarce. The fragment resembles a late 19th or early 20th century sports or society note with scattered proper nouns.
A fragmented West Australian notes piece recounts a November meeting with racing events and crowd scenes. It cites hurdles racing, winners like True Hive mare Way Saviery and Vale Hundloute, and mentions apprentices riding in features while noting plans and authorities connected to racing.
The document contains garbled lines and stray phrases across topics from sports to safety, mentioning places and names in a confusing mix. No coherent event or outcome is discernible, leaving only scattered references and partial terms.
A noisy, fragmentary report describes chaotic scenes at a local Australian Jickey Club event. The account mentions fans, wagers, odd bets, and numerous disjointed actions including wandering crowds, a mysterious fight, and unclear outcomes.
fragmented OCR text shows doctors recommending Gilbey's Dry Gin with scattered figures and notes in a dated style. mentions rates, meetings, and various names, but content is garbled and partial.
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