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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
11
Racing notes from Victoria Queensland and South Australia cover Caulfield meetings with results and comments on horses such as Lady Gintes and Sweet Comedy. Details include race outcomes, jockeys, trainers, suspensions, and upcoming fixtures across Caulfield and related Victorian events. The report references notable names like Master Coil, Lady Key, and Pink Net among others within the racing week.
Tasmanian racing action kicks off with the Tasmanian Racing Club hosting a series of events at Swick von Werreauay nest. Notable entries include Daun coins Cup contenders and Silver Byer Light Dragoon, with various horses such as Maier Port and Ewert Lil among the field. Jockeys and stewards face scrutiny after a disrupted afternoon, while clubs like Newntwn Racing Club report strong responses and a winter meeting outlook.
An unclear OCR fragment hints at names and places but provides no verifiable events or dates. The garbled text mentions Asia, England, and possible names like Paty or BoM with isolated words suggesting a goal or alteration. No coherent news item emerges.
Jockey Club meeting in Brisbane features a feature mile handicap where Darompire and Serbian lead early but Saynan and Lavonian finish strong as Saynan edges Darompire for the win. In lower divisions, Saymall upsets with Ken o Sky narrowly defeating Nim, while Master Orcus holds off a small field in the third division. General gossip notes trainer moves and upcoming downs assignments.
Northern District racing coverage notes the meet at Wallsend with multiple runners and teams from Epes to Wybels, referencing distances, leaders, and performances, highlighting MG victories and notable times. The scrambled text outlines events, athletes, and outcomes across a wide field, with mentions of Brant, Vincente, and several unnamed racers amid a chaotic nod to a regional track meet.
Fragmentary obituary notes several old boys and family members named Gittin Giblin Larking Smiyt Wiican and others. It references education at Bryne Grammar School Ireland Grammar School and Melbourne Church, athletic leadership, cadet captaincies, and wartime service including convalescence in the South. The piece records death in action and commemorations by friends and relatives.
A fragmented list of names and initials followed by stray terms. The text appears as a catalog or correspondence ledger with individuals such as Revler, Musial, Gordon, Mellonsid, Stanley, Murray, and Conway among others, interspersed with unclear phrases. No clear event, date, or outcome is evident.
A rugged report from the Western District turf scene notes Culargambone J G holding a major meeting on the 35am and 20th trainer show. The event features Sir Mise and other horses from notable breeders and jockeys, with detailed notes on bloodlines, trainers, and anticipated betting interest.
The report covers multiple races at Randwick with details of a trial won by a horse named Bird, outcomes for several handicaps including the Millio Handicap and Orange meeting results, and notes on prize money trends. It mentions bookmakers, stable connections, and a planned investigation by the committee into a common hay issue, with a new detective to be employed.
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