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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
16
Fragmented OCR yields a dense jumble of athletic events and registrations. Names such as Patrick's Day Sport and various athletic clubs appear with March dates, but many words are garbled. The piece mentions Sw athletic committees and named athletes, plus scattered remarks about performance and betting.
A fragmented 1910 letter from Victoria recounts the Bonny McDonald affair and a whispered incident at Murlinghen Grounds Brighton. It mentions Bonny being alive and well, a public stadium rumor, and a caller seeking guidance for local questions. The piece preserves names like Krader and Moy, with an odd stream of phrases.
Frame Barry Hewitt writes of Bobby MacDonald and a Sydney racing memory. He recalls a horse named Marvel, a Black Funcer named Charlie Miteheld, and helpers like Mr George I and Robinson. Mitchell’s runner at Botany nearly won, with scarce distance to spare.
A damaged 19th century letter shows Macdonald insisting he is alive and replying to Bobby Mariunid. The text references Sydney, Melbourne, and Melbourne travel, with mentions of people including Mr Weight and various maritime and city locations. The fragmentary note hints at personal connections, a claim of being original, and arrangements for travel to Sydney and Melbourne.
Victorian notes recount Melbourne mining seat contests and a carnival in Sydney with references to notable figures, races, betting, and social gatherings. The text mentions Melbourne Tubtwot, Stawell Gate and Beluen, Cameron, McManus, and notable wagers and displays during the New South Wales athletics and carnival season.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a horse meeting and handicapping with scattered names and details. Mentions include riders, horses, and performance hints but overall text is garbled with no clear outcomes or dates.
Special notice to women from an importer of firearms outlines appointments and protections as a matter of public concern. The document mentions several individuals by name and references a 39 12 schedule.
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