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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
Reports detail the Australian Waterloo Cup event near Corowa and the Rooty Hill preparations with officials including Mr Galbraith and committees named. Weather and scheduling impacted practice, with the expected meeting date set and a renewed spirit among organizers despite past setbacks.
Last Saturday afternoon's meeting under the supervision of AE We Metropalian CC and Pieteid produced an eclectic and spirited tide of matches. Notable performances came from Ty Glen, Mr. Chesham Conlity, and Sipper, with praise for the secretary and various stewards, while general remarks noted the robust play and keen rivalries across the field as spectators enjoyed the event.
An OCR fragment shows scattered names, places, and results with multiple dog and horse references. Mentions include Wheatley Wonder and Comedy King with unclear outcomes, followed by assorted tokens, names, and stray terms suggesting a race card or betting list.
The Victorian Waterloo Cup is slated for July 2 at the Werribee Inclosure under Wernher CC, with the Wellington Cup meeting planned for July 25-26. The report notes weather impacts on schedules, mentions Royal events, and highlights dogs such as Comedy King and Lady Goodwad, plus coverage of breeders and race results from the season.
The Lockhan Cup meeting at Prenty Pines Enclosure Lockhass in July 14 and 14 aims to attract owners and those on slhay fda. Hon Sec Tyante outlines Cup conditions and the Lecehere Cup 32 all ager with a 42 and C1010 prize presented by Mr A Holton. Judging by Mr Jamen White and Mr Roane will proceed with the events.
A fragmented report covers a Metropolitan CC event with unsettled details and mentions of racing pigeons. The text lists places, people, and groups such as Mesilla, Wilsons, and Gages, and includes references to officials, districts, and dates with unclear context.
The Novi Sareen event draws clubs including Bedney, Sylney, Redfern Herviere, and others with entries across multiple races. Officials cite a packed weekend program and major attendance as athletes compete for tiered placings and possible records.
A fragmented Victorian amateur athletics notice details track measurement procedures, record committee roles, and official certifications. It lists named clubs and individuals, notes on record attempts, and forthcoming administrative actions while praising past contributors and detailing committee responsibilities.
The week’s issue reports a push to gain military backing for a proposed inter camp athletics event at Randwick Racecourse on July 20. Letters from Lieut Wearne and Adjutant Camp Liverpool indicate initial enthusiasm and a request for teams from several camps to participate, with a focus on robust competition and good catering.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a sports event or group called Professional Athletics seemingly involving Neighbors or members of a Berens bers group. It references earned funds, expenses, and a set aside amount, with scattered names and numbers lost in garble. The readable items indicate a formal listing or meeting notes rather than a coherent game report.
In the Eastern Suburbs Club the Rifle votes by binocular purher statistics show Mason dominant with a 46 score, Hunt and Marshall close behind. Worsley and Cock claim top marks while the South Sydney club dominates with a 488 aggregate. Randwick and Parramatta clubs post notable showings and a dense ledger of scores marks a busy period of dinners and championships. The late Colonel Bartlett is remembered for his service and the Brisbane exhibition team’s rifle event details.
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