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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1922
Page
9
The outline lists fixtures weights and entries for a racing meet spanning multiple states including New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia. It mentions clubs like Tattarsalls and West Australian venues with races such as bandicap and trial handicap and notes dates in December and January. Prominent horses and riders appear in the long OCR text with several stadia and race names referenced.
A South Australian turf scene report notes historic shifts in racing policy and the Port Adelaide meeting amid festive season gaps. It covers committee tensions over Adelaide Cup dates, Tattersalls Club plans for Anzac Day, government patronage by Sir Tom Bridges, and entries for upcoming Morphettville events with horses like Sosrates and Backaloo in contention.
The Etwick meeting in Tasmania drew strong local interest with multiple races reported. Notable performances included Maiden Piney with a fast pace and several horses competing for the Hobart Cup, while Tippa and Uncle Kim drew attention for strong finishes and potential dividends for bettors.
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