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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
8
Tasmanian racing notes discuss the Auckland style two dividend system, betting field sizes, and low stake betting. The Winter meeting at Wagga and Kedron Park Racing Club in Brisbane report wins by Warwidgerie and He's Hern, with details on track, officials, and notable performances.
Turfs and trainers feature heavily with H Fielder training Mas Erect and P J Gough handling Sheen after a spell. Warstar and several two-year-olds race in the GTC Autumn Meeting while Graftelaloe departs to stud. Fremantle and Sydney entries loom for major rallies as Helena Vale races await fine weather. many trainers, leases, and horse movements fill the day’s page. The Australian Jockey Club responds to congratulations after Minoru’s Derby win.
The Newest Jockey Club meeting proved a notable success, thanks largely to secretary J Grisdale. Trainers and owners including J Burton, J Brunton, and Norton in India are referenced amid updates on training resumption for horses like Apelogue and Flying Machines. The piece covers race results, horse movements between Australia and England, and financials from the Young Turf Club, with mentions of trainers Wilson and Cox and notable stakes at Caulfield and Randwick.
Reports cover sales and purchases of horses and mares in Australia and New Zealand, including Leste and Volocity related sales, Rouble and Portugal as racing prospects, and transfers to Widden T Payton. It notes Minoru’s Derby win lineage, imports, retirements of jockey M Cannon, and upcoming meetings with West Australian racing entries and notable NZ performances.
Shureday morning practice on the magpie grass track featured Leouren leading Rhowbus by a length at six furlongs in 1.17 while Crown Derby went 0.5 miles in 60.08 and Moon Moth finished five furlongs in 1.5. Edna May and Victoria Crows posted notable splits as horses such as To-and-Fro, Sulu, and Golden Crown also showed form in extended gallops. Tuesday’s session continued with fast mile efforts and multiple horses pacing six to seven furlongs, including Crown Derby and Maintenon, amid a steady track condition at Victoria Park.
The monthly committee meeting discussed H Betts appeal against a ruling on Welllegion Pie at Haim. Dr Hd. Marka granted leave for duties as surgeon. Various positions and resignations noted. funds allocated for a garden project and local fund drive.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss daily questions and personal sentiment about health beauty and happiness with unclear names and dates. The piece lacks coherent events or identifiable entities to determine a concrete news item or outcome.
The Victoria Park Racing Club held a race meeting this afternoon with strong fields across multiple events. The Flying Handicap and numerous novelty purses dominated the program as horses competed under the usual tram service to the course.
The owner of Amazon appeals fines to the Associated Racing Clubs for disqualification removal. J Wren of Ascot Racing Club announces a flot of events for horses and ponies on Ascot course July 5 September 2 and November. Entries on behalf of Ascot are accepted by Mr J Underhill secretary of the Associated Clubs Sydney. Three well known unregistered performers compete at Inglis' Po demon Wednesday Spot. Step In was bought for 12 9 by Mr A Levy. Polixenea passed to other dogs. The breeding of the 14.0 pony Selina contested by race managers Frank Darley and W Inglis. Woodvine's victory introduces jockey D Miller to the met of winning riders.
A fragmented letter denounces an unfair practice related to line books at a pany eet, alleging deception and calling for exposure of the real scheme. The writer complains of manipulation of evidence and pressures affecting observers, seeking clarity amid alleged foul play and demanding accountability.
Victorian racing meet outlines events for Saturday including several maiden and handicap races with nominations due and a detailed program. Notable horses, distances, and officials are listed, highlighting the meet ahead at Melton and connected proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR listing names and references such as Walter Moetrrwe Slesere and Chas Abel, with scattered initials, telegram note, and mentions of Cage veto fate and Bombala. The garbled text presents a patchwork of person names, places, and a few uncertain references without coherent event details.
Summary of scattered 1909 sports news including King Edward stakes in England, Tasmanian horses Wisdom and John gon arriving in Sydney, estate values, steeplechase purchases, Brisbane racing mentions, prize money totals at Tiroken Hill LV, England defeating Australia in cricket test, Wallabies and NSW activity at Sydney Cricket Ground, W.ALC acts, Dubbo Jockey Club finances, Wallaby souvenir sales, Scratches at AJC, Newcastle Cup results, Rugby matches at Sydney grounds, NZ vs NSW football, Darley yearlings sale, Australian cricket team century scorers, charity meeting benefits, Burr,- Combino race results, Hyman Doncaster handicap status, potential UC Berkeley rugby tour, Java reports on Maleur and Beapegrace, Randwick breeding note, and a usury suppression company in Castlereagh Street.
The article describes the Slack and White Whisky Trophy tied to the All Diacke event with Kangaroo Rugby fixtures on June 7 and 12. It notes James Buchanan and Co, Lennon and Glasgow as sponsors and a £12 12s value for the winning team, plus a medal for the best player on the opposite side. The trophy and medal are on view at A H Ruscon, Mercer.
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