12 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
A scrambled report details racing events at Randwick with pilots, horses, and syndicate names amid tangled action. Names such as Welton and Jo nnequay appear in a jumble of OCR errors, leaving several entities unclear while noting competitive results and crowd scenes.
The report covers a Canterbury Park meeting with late changes and scattered results. It mentions race dynamics, horses like Miss Persia and Tiberius, paddock uncertainty, and the day’s varied outcomes across divisions, noting pace and fitness as factors for winners and near-winners.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled report about a biplane arrival with scattered names and numbers. The legible bits mention Desert Orly and Warren with references to a meeting and questions about timings, but most details are unreadable.
The report lists top earners from Randwick season including horses like Biplane Arch Marella and Red Fox with multiple placings and substantial prize money. It notes breeders and nominators such as Mr Sal Greer and Mr ED Clarke, detailing earnings across several stakes and events.
Yuna departs for Melbourne to train with a squad of jumpers including Old Mungindi King Mostyn Lord Nayar Montauk Greyter and Bun Jone The trainer hopes for a strong showing in the VR C Grand National Steeplechase with Old Mungindi and previously worked with King Mustyn He foresees improvements ahead though form remains uncertain as Lag Week nears The coach remains hopeful of a successful season with the rookie emerge as a key asset
A long, dense notice highlights figures from Australian sport and military history. It mentions Daynie Melba’s return to Australia, says Robert Webster died aged 72, notes prominent horse racing figures including a longtime Yass Jockey Club starter, and references Captain Beauchamp and other veterans. The piece weaves biographies of jockeys, athletes, and officers with items on hunting and club memberships, tracing connections to Melbourne, Sydney, and South Australia.
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