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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
12
Umpire notes cover the Shoddy Grand National upset, spring event speculation, Hawkesbury Canterbury Park items, and AGN steeplechase anticipation with focus on betting angles and race expectations.
A long Melbourne style report covers the Moofield Grand National hurdle scene with Shoddy as favorite behind Rhoddy twin, Pirat King, and others. It details horses, breeders, weights, and the evolving field ahead of the Steeplechase events, noting Walloon-like challengers and local sentiment for the big race.
A fragmentary reminiscence traces Peter Jackson ahead in boxing lore with Jim Lawson George Powell and Charlie Lewis, detailing the rise of Australia’s light- 71 champion and the death linked case of officer Ager A Fair end Square. The narrative notes Jackson facing Heenith from Broughton Creek and the local bustling crowd, with Paddy Slavin and the backstreet arena as backdrop.
A boxing night near the River boasts Paddy Slavin and Peter Jackson in a tense exchange. Savin dominates with early advantage while Jackson rallies, prompting patrons and a press crew to watch closely as the bout unfolds with lively back and forth and manager chatter lingering after the bell.
A long, meandering reminiscence recalls betting scenes at Newmarket with Predidio Archer and Queen Bee, detailing tips, rivalries, and race-day interplay. The piece interweaves stories of jockeys, owners, and a cast of racing figures, including Captain Machell, Joe Kean, and local correspondents, with side anecdotes about Maori political notes and racing culture.
A letter from A J Stodddart of 90 Lithos Road South Hampstead London outlines the travel, lodging, and incidental costs borne by English amateur cricketers during tours to Australia. He notes no pay or allowances for players, with professionals paid per contract, and that clubs received large sums while individual members paid many expenses out of pocket.
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