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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
1
England defeats Australia in the final Test by 23 to 12, reversing early pressure with strong defense and decisive breaks. Key moments include England’s goal-line stand, Hilton’s kicking, and a late English surge that sealed the win as Australia faltered in the closing stages.
Fragmented OCR style note mentions clubs, meetings, a war related event, and various unclear names and figures. Reading is highly distorted with many garbled phrases, making coherent facts and outcomes hard to extract. The piece resembles a stray page snippet rather than a complete report.
In a bustling meeting, Quickstitch and Quickwatch showed strong form as local sprinters dominated. Diya Bahwant led a bold early surge, while Orient Cave and Persian Beauty fought hard in a wide field. Neeowee, bred by J Moore, also featured among the notable performers, though finished in the pack.
Obkin was closing favorite with Fenella Granspark and others setting a fast early pace. Steelbrook surged to take the lead near the turn and held on to beat Prudent Field by a narrow margin. Robkin and Fenella were involved in a three furlong interference as the field spread and faded.
Fragmentary report from a Victoria early law season race describes several horses including Pine Park, Two Lights, Bandhos, Sandbox, Neenaree, and Teivarus with varying positions. The text notes improving form for Lim Dove and Bandbur, and mentions Weather-related adjustments and a late-stage stretch performance amid muddled names and incomplete details.
The fragmentary text discusses a horse race at Warwick Handicap with mentions of White Prast as probable winner and other horses such as Tephsidol and five latin. It notes favorites, distances, and perceived outcomes with several garbled phrases and names.
Rumors of increased stamp duty on betting threaten Melbourne style changes. Bookmakers may face licenses, high start costs, and heavy salaries for clerks in Sydney. Finances hinge on totalisator impact and turnover shifts, with government revenue uncertain and backers wary of tighter taxation. Report notes Sydney racing figures and a controversial levy debate.
Kolaus wins the Grand National Steeplechase in a record 6.15, with Sanslule and Tutus noted among prominent finishers. The race features heavy competition, hard jumps, and a pace that challenged horses and riders alike. Commentary highlights market favorites, past form, and broader Australian steeplechase context.
The Caulfield Steeplechase feature highlights top contenders Brigid Plums Gratnix and Bandule Rian plus promising runners such as Val tease Bory and Moby. Weaker chances include Mont abies and Wendt with attention on Turner's guidance and Likely favorites from Australian steeple history. The field includes Mountain Gou and Dotwan King with hopes of high weight drama and strong jump performances.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Australia looking to England for its strongest team, mentions Board of Control, MCG, and possible cricket tours. It includes garbled names and dates, but centers on Australia planning a match or series and expectations of selection, with political and organizational references interwoven.
A garbled sports snippet mentions several names like Kishan Iyathallers and Tawny, with scattered references to birthdays and a pair of players in a mid- court setting. The text is heavily corrupted, but it hints at a lively, miscellaneous sports segment noting birthdays and occasions alongside players’ actions and stats.
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