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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
2
The article records scattered athletics talk from Waluba and Sedutia clubs, naming figures such as Captain Harvey Sutton and L. Green among others. It describes relay teams, preparatory scrubs, and a French's field outing with sketches of participants and local commentary on performances.
A fragmented report recalls the intra-district event at Adelaide with mentions of Giips, teams, and a match where high scorers racked up points. It references Barons and others amid unclear details, noting a 1963 Mahoney connection and local participants in a marine setting.
Victorian athletes and clubs share gossip on Malvern Harriers and Caulfield racers. Notable figures include H. Davie, Rex Clark, Gavan Dully, and Percy Weerat as war duties shift training. The Malvern meet draws 450 entries, with winners and club developments amid wartime changes.
Baron Pierre de Coubertin of the Olympic movement hints at a 1920 Games possibly held in European cities Antwerp Lyons Amsterdam or Geneva amid wartime restrictions. He cautions on international participation, notes allied nations may skip, and cites athletes including Sydney AAC high jump champion and long-distance walkers as potential future competitors.
A long-winded report on the Metropolitan Cup and related coursing meetings notes big gatherings, prizes, and committee plans. It mentions Victorian circuits, key figures like Webb and Sam Jeans, and preparations for the upcoming Cup events, including membership drives and dates, with emphasis on administration and promotion. The piece blends names, places, and potential venues while detailing anticipated meetings and sponsor interest.
The Australasian Coursing Union's monthly committee session covers rules alignment among Victoria Queensland New Zealand and other states. Key items include proposed uniform code of rules, disqualification issues for clubs, and scheduling clashes with the Metropolitan Cup amid ongoing governance debates.
The notice advertises the Australian Waterloo Cup details under Mr Ay D. Webb secretary with race days at Woodstead and Navgar. It outlines stakes including a winner’s share and returns, lists participating clubs and noted dogs, mentions inspection by Mr W. Cornell and Granville team, and references historic races and livestock pedigree terms.
The Metropolitan Cup meeting opened under heavy rain with large attendance. Competitors from Victorian clubs dominated events across the day, with gowns and banners noting anticipation for the next Saturday meeting and prospects for maiden and novice races.
A long read of notes and gossip from the Victorian Derby meeting detailing attendees, discussions, and various remarks across the event. The fragmentary OCR includes descriptions of attendees, horses, and social commentary surrounding the Derby and Oaks ambiance.
The event featured teams led by Ler and Barloame with Leders in June. It notes a high scoring finale of 42 to 3 and references individuals including Carn ore Anni Cairne and SSA ric. The matchups occurred at MB with local observers citing turnout and team performance.
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