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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
13
Sydney sport writers report from Auckland as two horses, Country Belle and Our Thorpe, were disqualified in a trotting program. The article notes cordial impressions of Perth and Auckland horsemen, with detailed race comments, trainer efforts, and the Forbury Park meeting upcoming, including nominations and expected fields.
A fragmented article details a private sale and racing news from Canterbury. It mentions a New Zealand connection, a Crescens horse tale, and notes about Western and Eastern sportsmen, with results from races, jockeys, and entrants, alongside club acknowledgments and forthcoming events.
A dense feature on Randwick training and racing events. It notes furlong times, horses like Royal Time and Maitasis, and performances from Line, Keane, Bunbury, and Eight rate. The piece mentions horses such as Hellven and Wal Mist, with comments on duals, placements, and race conditions at Randwick.
The Canberra Club hosts motor cycle events with 26 riders in contention. Top figures include Solnel, Berrell, Paige, and Lee, racing for fastest time and first four open heats. An American motor cycle crew clocked 1480 miles on the course amid other notable performances and a France incident, with records and travel mishaps shaping the meet.
The report details entries due for a Victo Victoria Park event on Monday February 7 and outlines handicaps and contenders such as Frembnule ta Melbourne Lady Roy and other horses. It notes prize lists, handicapping adjustments, and mentions the Sydney Show preparations and broader racing context in Australia.
Fragmented sport brief depicts a Victoria Park morning track session with multiple riders and horses named in garbled form. Mentions include white Ravello, Bad Beaty, Ballin, Slackacre, and several others with times and placements embedded in distorted OCR.
A fragmentary column notes Erwin G. Baker eyeing an early date to unveil a probable ascent into motor cycling records. It mentions Hine Hartide, members of the Victorian Motor Club, and a billiard tour planned for a Thursday evening, with event rooms at McC.
A chaotic event across Tasmania saw the Hobart to Launceston ride disrupted by a high speed incident. Riders collided with machinery damage reported as authorities investigate the crash. Officials noted the extended journey faced delays and safety checks at multiple checkpoints. The incident interrupted the long distance test run and prompted safety reviews. Local figures described the event as a bold but risky display of speed and endurance.
Australasian motor boating championship attention centers on this year’s annual race to be held Saturday at St Kile course. The event features top boats from Viewonia and other regions with sleek craft and strong competition expected as crews push for fast times.
A fragmentary report notes the Patriotic Druids gala with cadets in a march and naval guard, a fund transfer of £1300 to the paving fund, and mentions the Australian swimming championships to be staged at a bathhouse venue later. Names include Georgie Musgrove and the Willhaugh Garner firm.
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