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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
1
The long article details Miss Ruby Roberts and her return to Australia amid a complex sports scene. It covers rowing events, race outcomes, and notable competitors, including mentions of Paton, Melton, and Paddon. It notes crowd reactions, race dynamics, and broader coverage of Australian athletic events and public notices related to the era.
The Australian sculling title event at Randwick featured Pyrtarmaice Wing 20 dominating the field, with strong performances from Fayly and Gilgen in a tense race. The meet included insights into jockeys, trainers, and rivals, detailing Wing's edge in a high stakes regatta and mentioning contenders like Abdelaray and Yatasyol Wine Wing in a broad regional racing context.
Burri defeats sprint rivals in the New Market Handicap boosting prospects for the Australian Cup. The two year olds show promise with successful bets in England as the racing scene pivots toward spring targets.
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