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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
5
The article surveys wartime motor production, alloy use and postwar policy, noting British and American designs, vehicle recovery, and industry aims. It cites figures on registrations, tests racing results, and urges government action to support resumption of normal motor manufacture and domestic supply.
A garbled report outlines cycling figures McBeath and Davies eyeing races in Australia and a £30 stake in three months. The Monster Crow Festival at Luket Park Concord advertises amusements, a horse parade, and prizes. The Lieutenants Governor extended patronage, with entries due on Saturday for riders and amateurs, plus race prize details and related festivities.
West Australia race reports describe varied outcomes at the meeting, with several horses showing promise and others fading. The First-dlame Plete swept to victory in the Pistol guiding Batonica, while Rosemount and Three-year-old Fly owned by Mrs E. Kelly showed pace in the Third-Plate class. An inquiry into Aversion in the Pirls-Clans event at Belmont Park led to potential charges against owner F Robinson jockey E A Conway and others.
Wellington J C set February 6 and 7 racing with five events daily while Bathurst meeting drew a large crowd. Descriptions cover horses like Pindh Strok and King Capra, with outcomes detailing Doogood Lips and Enamour among others, plus notes on weather and crowd conditions.
The article reports on proposals by the National Association and War Department to resume and fund American tennis championships for 1918. It notes Myrick and Baker discussions, wartime service by players, and a plan linking tournaments to the War Department Training Camp activities. The piece reflects support for restoring championships and using proceeds for war efforts.
The report chronicles a Saturday yacht regatta with mixed outcomes. Britannia won the D Class Breeze, while Valhalla placed similarly. Britannia encountered a signal delay and had a late correction. The text mentions Geelong Parrtone Regatta, crowd reception, and various misreadings of club numbers and line positions amid a windy channel course.
The Port Melbourne Latins Schreming Club staged a Saturday night meet at the Oily Bathe. Mins J Allen won the junior title with strong performances across events. Several teammates showed promising results including notable finishes by Peppard, Bradghey, and CArmndwick in various races.
A jumble of scrambled text appears to reference a weekly mirror style feature. It lacks clear names places dates or concrete events to summarize into a full card. The readable portions hint at a recurring editorial or column but provide no verifiable facts.
The Tasmanian Summer Carnival begins this Wednesday at Mowbray with a strong Tasmanian Turf field fresh from Melbourne. Defiance and Silent Mai lead a diverse lineup as top horses, trainers, and industry figures anticipate a competitive meet and potential Cup winner.
Queensland authorities grapple with a protest over three days of racing at Alston Park and the QC sanction process. A special meeting was held to decide whether to seek ministerial approval via the Superintendent, with potential race dates to be set if permission is granted.
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