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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
3
A dense OCR fragment presents an almost unreadable roster of names, places, and items. The piece resembles a historical newspaper notice with scattered teams, events, and brands, offering little coherent context beyond a long chain of proper nouns.
The NS West Club meeting Saturday eight inst saw Harold Park notes MNES and MASHGY regain form in styles events. Burk Stave favored, but Wild Wayne Major Mnnsey drew support as the standout, with Model Air More’s Boy mers and others showing pace.
Racing notes and results from a historical meeting. Includes detailed race cards with winners, margins, odds, and notable performances. Mentions Madeiran Son and Lass, Major Massey movement, and other horses across multiple events with finishers and unspecified outcomes.
Local society reports actions at a coursing ground after rabbits were used for dog training. Officials warn that providing rabbits for training could violate Vermin and Noxious Weeds laws, with warnings issued to potential suppliers and advertizers.
Victoria prepares for football season as clubs gear up with secretaries and committees forming rosters. The piece traces coaching changes at Collingwood Melbourne Hawthorn and North Melbourne, naming captains, retirements, and upcoming fixtures from April 27 to October with tours to Western Australia and Queensland and likely matches against South Australia and Sydney.
Readable bits describe a Pullen Club regatta on Saturday with Senior fours contested between Mosman and EMober fold as sole entrants. Teams include A Toaqraum ex, Haberfield’s L Firth and others, Victoria selection, and notes on Western and South Australian crews plus ongoing debate on King’s Cup preparation and funding.
Disguised details reveal the Stawell Athletic Club announces a prize event with 6500 marginal units and the value of entries. March 1036 is noted for acceptances and the secretary, Hendemeon, will oversee the process with a hard deadline and related fees.
Melbourne and London Rowing Club crews prepare for the Hand of the Fiver race on the Thames while Victoria adopts new clinker boats built for the Victorian Rowing Association. Edsby and Sons supplied the hulls with longer keels and improved rudder systems.
A list of greyhounds for sale with details on legs coat, sires and dams, race record times, and prices. Includes descriptions of bitches and dogs, whelped dates, and upcoming sale dates. Mentions Brindle, Calypen, Shady Vorso, and other kennels with prices ranging from low to high, plus notes on refunds and guarantees.
An article details the rising season for billiards players led by tactics around the long jigger shot. It explains practice emphasis, correct cueing, and the precision required, with notes on Walter Lindrum’s method and the need for careful stroke control to avoid misses.
Reports from the Saturday afternoon baseball scene highlight heavy hitting as Cubs, minor premiers, were defeated by Legtro. The piece notes high bat power, multiple three bag hits, and a focus on safety mechanics, with detailed discussion of how balls are moved and returned in play. It also covers Donald Cruikehonk’s rise in the English boy championship, Miss Carpenter’s remarks on billiards attire, and a call for calmer attire in women’s billiards.
A fragmented report notes French Discovery Planes may enter a long distance event at Dimpind, after finishing second in Chartres cross country. Birchfeld barren 4 Wilson won, with coaching potential seen in the novice runner.
In a detailed report from a suburban show, breeders and judges praise Bronter Ontintnction TV Atint for top puppy class performance. The feature covers Manty winning a major prize, the miniature division, and the upcoming Warren Shire event with notes on judging panels and schedule.
The Kennel Control Council of Victoria ordered an inquiry into the validity of the cocker spaniel division election held last December. The move follows concerns raised by the Transnational Control Council communities about internal conditions, with precautions noted for dog welfare and veterinary oversight.
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