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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1931
Page
22
Conducted by THEN KNOWLES with Aver Ciley Manager at Anith Newspagery Lu. Ten shillings entry price advertised for the slogan contest.
An ad filled with half legible lines invites readers to craft slogans for a referendum themed campaign. It names sponsors like Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia and references quirky products and advocates, with scattered examples and promotional language from the era.
A prize will be awarded this week for the best advertising slogan submitted by readers. The contest rules limit entries to two lines and specify that the slogan must be unique and original. Judges reserve the right to determine winners and publish names and addresses of entrants.
NSW trotting notes report Drottin Cub and Darel Park Thousand race plans at Harold Park on a Tuesday event in October with a £6 nomination fee and closing dates for entries. Widespread references to trainers officials and imports follow, including W J Tomkinson and J Cathow, with race conditions and recent NZ connections.
The advertisement touts White Horse Whisky as slowly aged to perfect maturity, claiming it surpasses all predecessors and rivals among the finest Scotch whiskies. It emphasizes long maturation, consistent quality, and superior aging for a smoother, highly prized product.
In Melbourne area racing stewards reviewed offenses at Victoria Park with fines for riders, reprimands for interference, suspensions for skipped weights, disqualifications risks, and postponed inquiries into disputed races including the Flying Tamiboay and related events. Multiple riders faced penalties and ongoing inquiries wrapped into the day’s hearings.
A fragmented report covers thoroughbred racing at Kensington where Native Bee led in a long race, with stewards handling interference and penalties. J Smith aboard Won Lady faced scrutiny for riding conduct and a saddle issue. An inquiry examined the afternoon results in racing divisions and prize events.
In Roseberry NSW ponies race meeting notes a mix of entries and trainer comments. Joan of Arc Shinel and Tom McGrath’s smart pony lead a list alongside other entrants from Melbourne and local trainers.
The report describes a chaotic horse racing meeting with numerous misprints and unclear names. It notes Valeria defeating Alertall at Rosphery on June 2 and hints at upcoming matches with Little Uno and other runners. The piece mentions Carmen Bruce, Joan of Arc, Dealeon, and Winnie among others, but many names are garbled. The overall tone highlights crowded, confused results and expectations for future races.
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