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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
6
In a tense mustered duel on the billiard table George Gray and Melbourne Inman staged a notable encounter. The article details scoring runs and tactical play, highlighting Gray as a rising rival and noting Frank Smith’s commentary as the quanker. It also recalls Lovejoy’s death and references league standings and upcoming matches.
A fragmented reminiscence traces billiards across Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin as Auckland eyes a province wide amateur title. The piece recalls centers debating hosting rights, local pride, and players from Sydney days, with mentions of The Waste Advertiser and lasting public interest.
The article describes a tight season with limited entries and nominations for upcoming meetings, including the Anniversary Cup at Bathover. It notes horses like Queen, Porton, True Hive, and others in work, and mentions Kaliko, Cowes, and Mudgee racecourses eying busy schedules with high nomination figures.
A garbled account from a late era page notes horses and riders tied to Western racing notables. It mentions Owen in the bering line, Mr Feelton Hast Bron, Kuralo from Grafton mare, and lists riders like Ainumest bers and Jock Reners among others, honoring a Western raceberge at a camp leader’s command.
A repaired OCR listing racing dates for Gosford Cessnock Maitland and Newcastle Jockey Clubs. It notes Gosford meeting Tuesday February 1 and Newcastle February 3 a February fixture from Cessnock with weights due and secretary Grindale.
The NSW group held its annual meeting amid weather disruptions and debate over ballots. Members discussed committee actions, with ten ballots cast to the Council, and a formal protest noted by the secretary regarding the election outcome and potential trial implications.
The Central West scene features horses like Belguu and Zeus with race results and upcoming meetings. Obituary notices honor George Lewis of Cowra, a long-time public figure and hospital benefactor, while other mentions cover racing clubs, events, and forthcoming meetings across Australian venues with many named people and places.
The Bathurst Gun Club held a Friday shoot on club grounds with seven birds and club handicaps. Notable competitors included Richardson, Meynink, and Boswell, as wind and range conditions produced close scoring and several rounds saw strong performances from Paradox and Canuck.
A Penrith Gun Club event drew ten competitors for a handicap match on Monday. The ninth circuit featured Colla Smith and Ledger with Gilbery taking a share of the wake as final division results were recorded amid names such as Coun Smith and Fitch remaining in play.
A fragmented record notes an ordinary Friday meeting at the MGC Tor Aone. Shooters competed across three classes with Pinson among the standout performers. Wind favored the birds as Pi sons participated, with best scores and a sweep in the events noted amid unclear rest.
The readable text hints at a Sunday accident, a discharge event, and references to individuals such as M Blick Ulaewnee and W. Davidson Coulee. Mentions of Brien winner and Bon Melbourne appear amid garbled phrases and stray proper nouns.
The article outlines Barwell guns sold in Strand London with engraved stocks and special discounts. It covers a pigeon shooting event at Starling, with notable competitors like Lattrall and Galrossie, reporting results and the setup for upcoming matches and championships in Melbourne and Sydney.
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