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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
1
In a crowded Chal lenge Stakes at Randwick, Sydney Damsel led early then held off Aries and Pillar to win by a neck. The finish saw a tight stretch, with Wood and other rivals fading as the mare maintained speed to claim victory amid a rough, lengthy contest.
A fragmentary report covers Randwick events with horses and jockeys, noting a large tote figure across two days. The text mentions bets, race outcomes, near winners, and pace struggles, highlighting a marquee performance by Grey Fiver and others amid a chaotic, incomplete account.
Millieme beats Pershore at Randwick on the second day of the A C Anniversary meeting held in rainy but improving conditions. Attendance was about 18,090 with total investments reaching 43,197 23. Despite many favorites holding, Millieme prevailed by nearly four lengths in the maiden two year old race, with Pershore, Nimistan and others close behind.
Fragmentary text mentions Saribald Tor, Mourst Rouge, Iron snow tier Wirrler, and Esribaldt with Lar Disgrace at a leger. No coherent event details or outcomes are discernible. Names and actions appear garbled, preventing a reliable summary of participants or results.
Health alerts tighten in Victoria and New South Wales as influenza spreads among horses and people. Gov actions halt races between Sydney and Melbourne, suspending travel and delaying major meetings at Caulfield and Flemington. Stakeholders fear disrupted fields, with bookmakers and backers awaiting clearer conditions before the Australian Cup week. The situation remains fluid as authorities work to contain transmission and preserve racing fixtures.
Arch Marella wins the Annie anniversary Handicap at Ragdeicl, with Arch Marella edging Betisilion and Greg in a tight stretch. Veiaganet and Elo finish back as Weather conditions and race dynamics shape the outcome. Wagering and odds visible as the field closes.
Postwar era lifts Randwick prizes as Jockey Club aims to boost prize money. Owners expect richer purses across autumn meetings with allocations cited for winnings, handicaps, and supporting events.
The article outlines evolving Davis Cup ties with players and teams preparing for decisive matches. It highlights coaching, training routines, and the growing interest around the event as nations vie for dominance.
A reminiscence of veteran Victoria players from 60 years ago and earlier. The piece names Jack Moric, Dave Gregory, A. T. Park, and others who featured for Victoria and Australia, noting their vigor and continued presence in cricket and social circles. It references figures like George Roba, Massie, and Tom Howard, among many contemporaries, highlighting long careers and connections to Lillywhite’s Oval and the Australian Eleven era.
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