Randwick meeting sees attendance and totes exceed last year
At Randwick on opening day of the Holiday meeting, Randwink’s clash produced surprises with Salon defeating Dackers while Tote totals and attendance surpassed last year’s figures. Sail On’s visitors shaded the racing card, but overall turnout for the day remained strong despite some disappointments.
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Randwink
Randwick
ALC
Thaveh
C. W. Cenpee
Totalisatoy
Villiers
Victoria's New Tennis Ground Progress and Budget Strain
The article discusses Victoria's Kooyong lawn tennis ground, contrasting Victoria and New South Wales funding for the project. It notes slow progress, financial strain, and the expectation that completion hinges on capital investment, with emphasis on drainage, embankments, and pavilion construction. It mentions Sydney's larger funding and the hope that benefited clubs will contribute.
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Victoria
Sydney
New South Wales
Bern
Bydavy
Aleh & Fontan
Lung
Aire
Bie
Sinteen
Pleyery and
Enpettad
Conceieuvion
Tne
Webertures
Owhieiy
Sapry
Sail On’s Surprise Win in Villiers Stakes
Sail On defied 100 to 1 odds to win the Villiers Stakes in a muddy, uncertain race. Jockeys and trainers faced a tough day as several favorites faltered and Sail On surged past rivals near the finish, with Julia Grey and Volpi close behind in a dramatic upset.
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Sail On
Gail On
Villiers
WSU
Ates
Avaliyt
Sail
Julia Gro
Yan
Greensead
Pri
Mornitag
Pric
Prise
Greenstead
Jack Findley
Lottes
Inish
Danlock
Teremarwu Mar
Hopetoun
Biplene
Etive
Sardfiine
Wood
J. Chevailey
Booke
Etlve
Feremaran
Buckra
Teremaran
Julia Grey
Bughes
Saipan
Ferris
Anita
Daly
Helier
Volpi
Ace
Meligilla
Ney
Alia le
Beiter Aiwight-cartier
Jack Findlay
Rosehill
J. A
Soorak Narrowly Defeats Limestone in December Stakes
Soorak held off Limestone by a short head in the December Stakes at Wolverhampton, the colt delivering Wolverine’s third straight win. The field featured Limeveone, Beakes and Mekachian, with bets lively as the finish approached and Soorak’s late surge sealed the outcome.
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Nis
Brosey Moja
Seabane
Ghana
Doulton
Soorak
Limestone
Wolverine
Boorak
G. Meddick
Sogral
Limeveone
Mekachian
Soorah
Siz
Sahale
Bellambi
Australian cricket figures and social rounds in Adelaide reception
The Adelaide reception for the Bi State team features Mr John Snevee praising the gathering as a meeting of professionals and businessmen, while tributes flow for cricketers and Sydney yachtsmen. Notes cover Toowoomba December incidents, Christian Brothers cricket, GP Garnaut, and praise for George Barbour and Oscar Backhouse with reflections on Australian tours and sentiment from Armstrong and Miller.
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Commonwealth
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Ann
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Queensland
Rhodes
Aline
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Gsford
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Austin Diamond
Gtoree Garey
Cocker
Barbour
Board of Control
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Mee Barbourne
Oscar Barkhoude
Sydney Amateur Bailings Club
Flo
Royal Prince Alfrail Yacht Club
Backhouse
Cquiser Dawn
Howe
Oscar Backhouse
Kinja
Bi ‘Rather
Maurice
Walies
Felore
Fay
Southampton
Amazonia Trade in Melbourne and New Zealand Racing Notes
Fragments from racing coverage discuss bets, prize money, and outcomes. Mentions include Meddick's ride, Boorak’s three straight starts, and Amazonia's withdrawal from Melbourne auction with later talk of possible racing relevance. Totals and dividends in New Zealand discussed with government roles and contractor profits.
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Smia
Aulumn
Syaney
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