27 Jun 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
1
A scrambled OCR page from Rosehill details racing figures, horses and trainers. It mentions names like Tiberias and Tiberias stakes, various horses, trainers, and race references with uncertain context. The fragmentary text mixes race results, contenders, and betting notes without clear outcomes.
During a recom holiday visit to Whittingham stud Mr Brown hosted L Bower and guests. The article notes abundant feed, cold weather, and varied views on stallions including Prins Foote Ne and Duke Foote. It describes breeding plans, progeny prospects, and comparisons among the mares and foals with emphasis on potential racing futures.
Report on V R C jumping races and Grand National weights from last week. Mentions various horses, riders, and placements with fragmented OCR text, noting a notable finish by a mare or horse named Parkle and a midpack showing for several others amid unclear lines and potential errors.
Racing notes from Flemington discuss Rodrigal and Rendrick as top contenders in upcoming races with Waimai and Old Munginds also in the frame. The field includes Flash Jack and other noted horses as trainers watch form before the Grand Annual Steeplechase.
A striking photograph and record of the great boxer Les Darcy will be issued next Wednesday in a referee picture supplement. The issue highlights Darcy’s career and boxing legacy with imagery and contextual notes.
The report details Selly and Renilera leading a fast furlong clash with strong backing and a sprint finish near the wire. It notes Wold Nive, La Penna, and Caneanes in the chase, with Speedfast and Nevacio prominent in the dash. The piece also discusses breeders, stallions Prince Foote and Duke Poote, and plans for Bloodstock in Sydney and Melbourne.
The letter and rebuttal debate the viability of purebred horse breeding in France during World War I. Eugene Leigh’s statements are challenged by French breeder M. Chevy Halbrann, who argues that France maintained blended bloodlines and that U S claims of pure stock are unlikely. The exchange cites Army records and national breeding statistics from 1915, noting many horses shipped for war service and a focus on practical breeding rather than pure lines.
In a long discussion, Australians weigh the value and risk of war loan lotteries. Critics warn of social cost and moral concerns, while supporters argue wartime funding via lotteries could mobilize public money and sustain national finance. The piece references Calcutta market ties, stock plans, and the broader economic impact on breeders and racing interests amid wartime pressures.
Scattered OCR text describes a chaotic scene with references to a referee, boys, and various unclear phrases. The fragmentary lines hint at a sports context but lack coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to form a reliable summary. The readable portions do not establish a definite event or result.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.