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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
7
Fragmentary notes from the amateur athletics annual general meeting discuss potential teams and events. Mentions Sydney University clubs, interuniversities, and forthcoming races with nods to Barker, Stewart, and Morton, plus preparations for a memorial race and Western Suburbs fixtures.
Fragmented OCR text references ASW Amatect Athletic Association events and a long list of names and utensils. It hints at presales, book marts, and various mentions of people like Evie, Petra, and others, with scattered references to dates, permits, and locations. The readable content is chiefly garbled, offering no clear event, outcome, or cohesive narrative.
A long, error-filled report from professional athletics mentions events at Cooma and distant matches. It references trainers, riders, and winners including T. Ceorney and Wentworth, plus a list of race outcomes and upcoming dates with limited readable specifics.
A fragmented reminiscence traces a controversial figure in sports journalism, mentioning Peruvian contexts and racing authorities. It references a disputed wager or event at a Turf course with figures like Khob Wierere and Poe GAA, while alluding to past scandals and unresolved bets.
The flat race Hanuman's Pink Hag- Aicap carried £50 for eight heats on the Aw tracks at Randwick. Winners listed: Piret J. Burridge Tyde first heat, W. Wilwoo Jiyds second heat, J. J. Jess Jiyda third heat, A. B. Postle brads fourth heat, G. Twine lpde fifth heat, Hest-d. Saunders iyds sixth heat, Jofries Vipytea seventh heat, B8. Chalher yde eighth heat. The final stage of the big handicap will be run Thursday with a consolation handicap to follow.
Fragmented OCR notes list place names Howe s Waste AP and Pteenteri Wwitorem. Mentions Hat for the hiat w too were Wy Peete Vo Vahte alo Diteon 0 Phacuia. References areas Lak Elita Lee and Crinkehrh jethatiod with unclear events or dates.
At Nowra on Monday a 2 wonder-chopping contest was won by W Harvey Mace J and Popper. The Agatratian Ineomans Association held a meeting discussing carnival venues with Latrobe Ulverstone and Cleerstone named for possible events. Two days were proposed in November with debates on location and format. Members Andersen Keam Luca Atkinson and Coombe were elected to oversee arrangements.
England won a decisive 219 run victory after declaring 421 for five. A J Maclaren and T Hayward starred with 145 apiece guiding England's second innings as Australia faltered on a bumpy tour. Trumper's injury and Noble's form loomed large as England retained hopes for the Interimperial title with strong performances by McLeod and Yorkshire peers.
The report details the Cambridge University versus Australian team match at Cambridge on June 1. It lists players such as Bartle, Rotem, Napier, and Payne, notes fall of wickets and key scores, and records final totals and innings positions. The piece preserves the period tone with dense names and venues, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century cricket record.
In a disputed forecast contest at the Oricnet SNhill event J Dillon and J Temore of New South Wales received a prize of 26 for predicting the result. England won by 2 runs, with forecasts failing to match the actual outcome. A notable tip referenced Gover Creek and Wichmend River, mentioning England declaring with Ave wickets down and a 8 runs margin in the second innings.
The article covers a championship rowing event with veterans like A Chamley and Aitken honored at Albert Park. It reports a Canberra inter-state race, a Tasmanian eight’s reception, preparations for Victoria Falls Regatta, and inter-university boat racing at Adelaide with multiple crews and results.
Preparations mount for the Parramatta River event on July 3 as rival crews and champions like Braebury and Dill Beach prepare. Notable entrants include Ryde quartermaster Braebury, trainer J Mitchell, ex-champion Dill Beach, and Towns who has trained in scull and boat-building. The course change shifts start above Besrie's Monument, aiming to boost interest across the Commonwealth.
The Federal Council president Jaghan in Sydney then Melbourne weekly return. Reports cover Good Friday Royal Battle Cup race outcomes, Sutherland disqualification and Handrum victory, Victorian League influence on council decisions, and prize lists for the Dunlop Melbourne road race. Notes on sculling funding and future governance accompany the excerpts.
Fragmented OCR text describes fastest times, winners and placings in a bicycle event with mentions of Audraviola and Mel bourne, plus dates from 1995 and Australasian contexts. It also lists several names and locations, but many details are garbled and uncertain.
In a grueling Grand Prix event, Jenkins wins a tight race over Kramer after a dramatic late wheel lift. Mayer, Schilling, and Jenkins advance to the final stages as top contenders, with Kramer and Dader eliminated in a dramatic finish amid Ireful competition.
The Lewtown, Hedfern, and Southern Suburbs clubs announce 10 to 13 mile road events on June 4, 17, and 24 as part of the Inter-Club Road Premiership at Homebush. Entries close Saturday. each club will nominate five members with only four counting toward scores. Path-vacing single-tube tyres banned. emergency score allowed. Mr W Russell Grimwood completed Melbourne to Adelaide in 7 hours 44 minutes at 56 mph average, and Guignard paced 15 miles 169 yards in one hour with wind aiding.
Eleven Cromden Cycling Club members completed a 12 mile outing from Werkinetrest to Morpeth and back through local roads. The group, led by Mr. A, enjoyed a well-earned meal at a host venue and discussed upcoming meetings and event plans for the club.
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