25 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
1
The Australian Josey Club reports a large attendance and strong racing program at the December meeting. Notable performances, crowd reactions, and racing outcomes feature from the day, with emphasis on key horses, trainers, and results across multiple events.
The report discusses doubts about timing accuracy for English race distances notably the Caiman Mile and Pradella's Two Miles. It notes wartime timing methods, the use of multiple watches, and comments by London sport officials on potential inaccuracies compared with Australasia.
Melbourne racing scene notes discussable on prospects at Randwick with Australis jockeys and trainers weighing entrants. Tale of form centers on horses like Waverley, Two Blues, and Becken, with commentary on trainers and potential handicaps ahead of the meeting.
The article traces Rebus A Great Miler’s bid for Australian records and Villiers Stakes action. It notes early odds, weights, and race conditions, including comparisons to records set by Montoaly and Portruss Bitene, with Becketters predicting a wide field and several rivals like Lady Liege, Sydney Damsel, Irritation, Ardrossan, Wedding Day, Panacre, and others. The piece details changing perceptions as weights and race context shift toward race day.
A notable race account from Randwick describes a muddled finish with Sydney Daniel and Ar Grossan contending closely as Parcels, while Punineer’s owner Wood receives a charitable cue. The weighing room and betting were noted as bookmakers allowed. The text records a chaotic scene with several horses and jockeys in a tense stretch, ending with near misses and a controversial placing.
Fragmentary item describes Charley I Me Lens at Fear estate with associates including Mistera, Mr. QL Deloitte and Juige Heck. Mentions Mosman Bay gathering, comments by Dick Arps on reducing Jasea, and potential return plans. References Sydney University cricket figures, Boxing Trailing, and various 1920s era figures.
A scrambled report notes Elsie Yerning won the 190yan Championship in record time at Stage AN with the Queensland Amateur winner hailed. Reports from Warmmsid and Vienna mention losses and vanishings, while Hurtley and Humaan Yaughist face hurdles. references to Mearty and Warwickton appear amid chaotic details from The Musee Hannan and The University.
The article surveys revived interstate competition in sports, highlighting a banner battle between Victoria and New South Wales with cricket and other disciplines. It notes historical context, key figures like Noble and Ryder, and anticipates renewed regional pride and high stakes.
An OCR fragment recalls Australian troops in France, detailing a chaotic scene with the Diamond Devils, battles near Minden and Randwick, and mentions of gereral Birdwood and various battalions. It presents a vivid, wartime newspaper voice with mixed names and locations.
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