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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
8
A fragmented report on Moonee Valley racing events featuring the Grand National and hurdle activities. It mentions horses such as Royal Precedent, Fantail, Calais, and Mountain King, with results and weights noted amid scattered race descriptions and spectator remarks.
Next Saturday's program at Cant Field features Victoria Amateur T C with Me J Fi Davia judging entries from Mr Thoo W Moule. Key races include Toolambool Hurdles and the Richmond Cup, with other events like the Colchis plate and Wanda Steeplechase listed among the day’s attractions. numerous entrants are noted and additional Inverese will be added to the days writings.
A muddled race report details drivers and horses at Cauheld, Montauk, and Dominae venues. It mentions Walele, Mtegase Cleared, and Greek Fit racing various furlongs with times and placings. Names like Trelarus, Jy Cs, and Re Carte appear amid notes on officials and race proceedings.
Broken Hill racing faces uncertain future as several clubs confront proposed changes. Key figures include Charley Hagen from Adelaide and local leaders Jodae Lawson and Starvey Wallace. Officials discuss reform while stakeholders weigh potential impacts on events and betting.
In a chaotic finish the horse known as The Bounce led from the early stretch and held on by a neck to win the £1000 Albion Cup. Crowd favorites and challengers crowded the final furlong as Venerable Amberdown and Gold Tie chased the winner down the line.
Fragmentary report describes stirring debate over racing events, attendance and safety concerns. Officials discuss public access, governance, and potential government action if racing conduct not improved. Affected parties include investors, press, and racing authorities amid a tense meeting.
A detailed recap of the Western District Turf events at Doble, with heats, favorites, and outcomes. Notable performances include King Capra, Grail, and Steelbrook among winners, and the Crowning Cup headlining a day of close finishes and stakes at the track.
In a dense and fragmentary account from Maitland races at Kenilworth, horses contested the Welter Handicap and the Norfolk fields featured notable performances. Valiant King, Lady Valim, and Queen's Guard were among the standouts as favorites disappointed, while minor placings and barrier issues affected outcomes. The day closed with several horses like Barragundi and Zinti delivering competitive runs, amid a field of thirteen.
A garbled OCR style report mentions Morel races, AY, wrens, and a list of names and places. It references a betting or handicap context with times and scores, mentions a carver, and notes a starter and various individuals in a dated, chaotic sequence.
A report from the West Australian Racing Club meeting describes proceedings, sentiment on weather and preparations for upcoming races, with chairmen presenting the annual outlook. It covers shareholder approval, fixture plans, and anticipated impact on racing events and reputational standing amid varying foreshadowing statements.
A detailed recount of a tough Geelong vs South Melbourne football clash with St Kilda allies, noting South’s narrow edge and broken play. Key figures include Belcher, Biss, Brady, Johns, and McNamere, with highlights of ruck work, forward pressure, and late goals. Melbourne teams and rival clubs feature in the broader round.
A garbled OCR fragment from a New Zealand item references Weadverns and Tura ramon with scattered letters and names. No coherent event or outcome is discernible, leaving only partial, unclear names and phrases. The piece lacks an identifiable person, organization, place, date, or action to summarize reliably.
A Sydney entries list for the Grafton Cup meeting featured numerous horses with names like Tatu Ay and Marly Ae, noted in a front-page feature from the Ashby Studio. The report describes the principal races, peering into the fields expected at Market-at-Wat? and other venues, highlighting breeder and owner connections.
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