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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR reads like a racing note mentioning RoEhl, Hentare 8 and Sreemde. The readable facts point to a horse racing context with names RoEhl and Sreemde linked to a racecourse event. Likely a brief entry on entries or bets with limited legible details.
A fragmented notice references stipendiary stewards for a race meeting in the area. It mentions July 7 and asks for timely response or attendance. Names and precise locations are unreadable in the OCR but indicate an official scheduling/appointment context.
The Rosebery club staged a busy meeting on Wednesday with Seastb at the favorite for the 34.0 Handicap. Miss Bruce Schnapper and Old led early, Wood and Tris contested the finish, Bruce and Schnapper proved strongest by a length. The meeting featured several divisions of the Novice Handicap with notable wins and club discussions on ARC participation and funding.
Rock Huon, famed trotter and pacer, died this week leaving a legacy as a premier sire. Owner J. P. McEldeen of Tomingley NSW reported the loss of the Rock Huon foal line including offspring from Huan Junior and Geeja.
A dense report on Victoria Park events covers races, contenders, and outcomes. It mentions Lifite Lady, Victory Park entries, major divisions, and several stakes results with horses such as Mons Glide and Orsova noted among a long list of competitors. The piece also touches on New Zealand racing decisions and notable figures in attendance.
A crowded page details horse racing results with many names such as Orient Dove, Brecon Bis Ny, Duke Faore, and Pervis. The narrative follows multiple divisions, observed wins, placements, and notable performances, with emphasis on horses, riders, and stakes across different races.
A chaotic meeting of the Pony Owners and Trainers Association and the ALC discussed disqualification appeals. Decisions included altering mule rules and altering intersars, with procedural notes about certifications and positions among officials and BSSC.
At Northall Park Tam ar reports a lively athletic event with sprint trials and distance races. Notables include Lily Brownwood winning the Northern Purse in a tight finish, and St Re winning the canal Han dicap by a narrow margin. Backers favored Polis and Lady Brownwood in the Worthall Purse, while Maualone took the Northall Plate in a close finish.
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