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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
1
Debary Fayera and punters backed by strong odds at the Farm meeting. Winners included Wry at Tendance and Lily Lass among a crowded program. The race course saw crashes and close finishes as Ramblers and Pretty Baby contested the straight, with Rosewalk beating Fra Diavolo in a tight finish. The event highlighted racing dynamics, betting, and trainer jockey club activity.
Pilot reports Abe Bailey a South African horseman outspoken in racine circles who criticizes the Jockey Club. He argues for reform toward a live institution with elected representation for owners and questions the club’s modern alignment and authority.
Ernest Barry argues that Felton could be defeated by a rival on the Parramatta river. The piece details proposed strategies, past races, and input from English racing circles on course protections, crowd control, and administrative changes. The narrative includes references to ships, voyages, and the influence of racing clubs on public safety and event management.
A lengthy discussion unfolds over bookmaking rules and licensing with Abe cited as a key advocate. Critics warn of advertising and news abuse while proponents push tighter controls and state regulation amid calls for possible machine use from Australia.
The fragmentary report notes Mr A Foden winning a race at a venue near Witney and Melbourne, with scattered names and places such as Victorian settings and Pond Street. The text is garbled but hints at a local athletics or cycling event, listing multiple individuals and undefined results. The piece preserves local tone despite missing coherent details.
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