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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
11
A fragmented account shows horses like Beantyh, Wallace, and Arrawbele in bidding wars and sales. It mentions trainers, owners such as Mr G Landey and J. Brown, and events across Melbourne and Sydney including auctions, yearling sales, and handicaps. Details mix names, prices, and racing outcomes with scant coherence.
The report surveys Australasian racing circuits from Melbourne to Sydney, detailing prominent owners, horses, and jockeys, including Buck Ronald and Harvest King. It notes derby implications, weight-for-age challenges, and the shifting fortunes of trainers and clubs amid upcoming meetings and championship targets.
An incoherent OCR fragment mentions Rassendoln Waner, a Britain base year Ressendals with seven winners across 123 races at a Velie od Eee meeting. It references a winner of a eagle and various names like Beimony and Gallizon, plus yearlings bought in Incas by Mesors. The text is unclear and unresolved, but hints at horses, owners, and races surrounding a Beimony era meeting.
The Autumn Programme outlines prize money rising to £41,750 with a £450 increase. Details cover stakes, expected entrants, and payout expectations for events at Boeb, including the Sydney showcase and related racing figures. Mentions of Morris, Downes, and Admiral linked to updates and retirements accompany broader notes on the racing season and administrative roles.
Frank G Menke reports on a confusing race event where jockey Sande Hor guides a horse at Sends Sinnings. Records indicate a $25 payout and a sprint that measured near a third place finish amid unclear pacing and restoration notes from 1085 era.
The Canterbury Park card lists Maiden Handicap with Par and Sure or Bumali, Flying Mild vs Dollar Vale of Sir Maitland, Nursery Handicap featuring Romany Love or Mangostan, Three Year Olds KAINGA or LORA, Canterbury Handicap, Derby Ot La Benos Welter Handicap with Sir Walter or Mistretta.
In a chaotic meet at Awapaaut the selections list shows Manoostan Valais Qu in the nursery and Eudorean Picardy in Canterbury, with Sir Walter Benafix in Welter. Officials reported mishaps and unclear results before a rerun and prize adjustments were announced, including discussion of Rose Bingen on the slate.
The Australian Olympic selection process is outlined with figures over £2000 in hand and fundraising efforts. It notes swimming associations and potential squads, mentions supporters and officials, and hints at selected athletes like Gabe and Rodney. The piece reflects a busy push toward Paris with public press attention and fundraising activity.
An unclear OCR segment mentions locations and names in a jumbled mix. It references Rathurrt, Walsh, Se, and Soha Goh among scattered terms and phrases with no coherent event or clear subject.
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