Sydney AAC athletes shine at Sporty Fawr event
The Sydney Amateur Athletic Club featured strong showings at the Sporty Fawr meet, with notable performances by Harwood, Mayen, and Cook. Wording mirrors a period sports report, highlighting sprint events and field results while noting ties and placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fawr
Leite
Harwood
Mayen
Nen
Iui
Aia Marsers
Ate BS Walz
Labtet Malik
Sydney Boxing Club Triumph Surfaces in Late Season Meet
In a bustling late season event, Sydney boxing competitors shined with notable performances and emerging talents. Key athletes demonstrated skill across weight classes, led by a standout win that energized local fans and signaling strong prospects for upcoming championships.
Victorian Gossip fragment reports mixed athletic and social items
A garbled Victorian gossip column references athletic results, marriages, and public figures with scattered names such as Evatt and Beane. The legible bits note a race or walk and mentions of social events amid distorted phrases and unclear dates, rendering full details uncertain.
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Ene Tramp
Athievic
Chin
Merriage
France
The Starter and His Pistol in Early Australasian Races
An excerpt discusses the early use of starting pistols in Sydney and Melbourne events, noting English influence and trials across Australia and New Zealand. It recalls figures like Weir, Cartwright, and Frank Skuery Hewitt, describing how pistol starts affected races and refereeing, with reactions from schools and public meetings.
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Yeats
England
Sven Dipnalch
Butsny
Carrington
Lillie Bridge
Moran
Boney
Jorenn
F. Brown
Hame
Eure
Pds
Smn
W.l-S
Panaciog
Weir Jourgey
Stanley Rekawley
Boca Gren
Dunedin
Wwe
Buttelacoy
Tate
Amir
Rurners
Mar
Huey Cosid
Rave
Beldee
Syroush
Breal Avery
E. J. Preuron
Newington
W. Cartwright
Brprestel
Melbourne
Fihoughy Fravelp
Zesland
Aluneusly
Adelaide amateur riding and racing notes excerpt
South Australian notes describe a racing day with crowd attendance and many events. The Adelaide Horreye and Watson Club ran multiple hour races, noting a surprising outcome in the Hivda handicap where an 18-year-old ran strongly. Reports mention jockeys, horses, and a complex set of results including tapes, splits, and allowances, with emphasis on the track conditions and the endurance shown by competitors.
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Adee
Walker
Ken River
Payne
Adelaide
Watson Club
Biettven
Dennery
Lyon
Webill
Jack Baller
Rece Cayrec Pde
Amainens
Simaine
Sim Wan
Darlwr
Lin
M. Wiels
Ham
Petey Catlone Bray
Chewret
Tveney
Rey
Cishs
Flreniries
St. Patrick's
Ate
Professional Athletics Night At Sperm Beount Handicap
Irregular text outlines a professional athletics event with Joe Wlulting, Gillaan Cedace, Sulu Yen, Gulatan and others in a handicap program. The Sports Ground Bicycle Club partners with Mr JH Cusack for a Stawell Vic event with acceptances appearing and handicaps listed, including a 20 yard and 1B yard races and notices of tour engagements.
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Joe Wlulting
Sthlarag
Sperm Beount
JH. Cusack
Randicopger
Vic
Mir Weifsee
Twa
Yada
Ersichy
G. A. Taylor
Algved
Declaration of Handicaps and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR text references handicaps declarations dated in an unclear location with scattered names and terms. It mentions aWaker Saber and legal style language, but readable facts are minimal and no concrete actions or dates emerge. The readable portions suggest a legal or administrative notice with mixed garbled content and names.
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Queezn
Kerhharpton
Healey
Rowing Heritage and Notable Victories Highlighted
Historical notes recount rowing feats and prominent figures from Sydney clubs and Canadian crews, mentioning championships and notable boatmen. The piece cites figures like J. O Connor, Faronte, Robert Edwards, and William Anslow, with references to Sydney and Melbourne rowing circles, races on Parramatta, and honors in the London scene.
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Mathet
J. O'Connor
Gaulaun
Melbourna
Tevin Ter Oiuyan
Sydney
Peel
Searle
Peer Kecap
Samer Stan
Cannoe
Tam Mall
Ny Akiffs
Punem
Mulhall
Ofiea
Heaton
Michordethan Richaed
Kay Rowan Club
Eal
Gesree
Pervinn_eecehame Ba
England
Pecopd
William Beachrd
Waallsomocton Bay
William G. Anslaw
Uisdae Coolgardie
W.A
W. Cone Metcalf
Melenney
J. Arthur
W. Gi. Anslow
Jatt Bingasey
Ae Kara Zeke
Julia Edward Dursan
Taronia
Canada
Sydrow
Lew Db Fier George "Townsead
Fepean
James Crome
St Newent
Keltoortig
Aydney
Perece Tou Winery Rives
Bie Barroamite Glunded
Seth Moceos
William Hickey
Suelton
Atter
Lavender
William Bine
Pat Murray
Wiuemen
Harbor
Onion
David Elie
Thesene
Geseae
J. Perkins
Hogy
Sciifien
Sidney Nwesce
Tse
Cambridge
Bes
Oxford
Sisee
Rowing Notes From A Draughty San Sarin Stream Event
Fragmented notes describe a professional rowing event along George's River with mentions of timing and participants. The garbled text references to a race on a last Sandday and lists partial figures such as 387, 22, 704 08 area, with unclear context about entrants or outcomes.
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San Sarin
George's River
Baia
Emaria
Tegland
Coursing Round the Kennels Amesbury No 5 MR P A Lamb
Coursing notes describe events at Amesbury in 1916 with Mr P A Lamb of Woodstock and Mr Honeysett hosting. The piece covers early awkward litters, kennel order, and names of dogs such as Live Wire and Royalipl, noting attendance by locals and a notable patronage from the Squire of Woodstock.
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Berey A. Lamb
Berge Homersett
J. Mamo
Woodstock
Amesbury
Lami
Jime
Elmo
Rennes
London Swell Leads in Miscellaneous Show Races
A 1918 account describes London Swell flashing in London races, with observers noting his appearance and potential as a strong show dog. Commentary highlights lead representatives like Royal Girl and Mire Cawell’s, plus candid assessments of other entries and running traits.
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Mr. Lamb
Buje
Mire Cawell
Mr. Lash
No. 6 George Honeysett Rooty Hill Dogs
An aged catalog entry or notice discusses Mr George Honeysett Rooty Hill and a dog race or kennel context. It mentions a running dog and related names Green Rone, Menuty Spot, and Beauaful pir, with scattered references to breeding, seasons, and events at Liverpool. The text is fragmentary and nonstandard.
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George Honeysett Rooty Hill
Lamb
Honeyret
Aly
bin Tire, Tsien
Atwond
Metropolitan Coursing Club Firetinld Enclosure
Fragmentary OCR text from Metropolitan Coursing Club in Liverpool. Mentions Firetinld Enclosure and a dated meeting with garbled names and numbers. Difficult to extract coherent event details or outcomes from the readable portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Coursing Club
Firetinld
Liverpool
Nondescript Meeting Record With Patchy OCR Text
The fragmentary report notes an April meeting with various names and nods to committee roles, but the readable content is sparse. It mentions N.3.W. Nations Court and a president, with activities described in garbled language. The text references an outing and discussions on value, but specifics remain unclear.
Derby and Oaks Hare Ground Preview at Woodstock Enclosure
An extensive notes filled with race names, venues, and participants outlines plans for the Firefield meeting at Woodstock enclosure featuring Derby and Oaks events. Observers report on track conditions, late entries, and the steady turnout of entrants while cautioning about heat and wind affecting the program.
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Nsw
Woodstock
Ealistactory
Ahcre
Coursing Fixtures Amid Unclear Local Schedule
An unclear note appears to outline upcoming coursing fixtures with scattered letters and broken names. It mentions Bath, Anan, and SERA with associated venues or teams. The fragmentary text limits precise identification of participants, dates, or results.
Fragmentary obituary notice from a cryptic 19th century page
Partial OCR reads like a memorial snippet mentioning names such as Adams and Magalies, with scattered phrases about a surf and distemper cure and a study or event at Caen. The text is highly garbled, offering few clear facts, entities, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
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Prodigal
Geary Trhiyol
Liverpmot
Armen
Erneta i
Tinie Lesoh
Ales Serring
Uta
Beli
Royals
Eleb
Allaire
Lovely
Fey
Cane
Sydney Selec
Ehiurphi
Wing UR
Tibet
Terry Fartiy
Henten
Ie Nsam
Walkirk
Kors
Haneani
Eeven Starisreve
TBI
Titan
Stoken
Sime Tins
T. T- Cook
Ards
Naty Wee
Thurs
Wales
Sinee
Hy C Caciyiet
Esse
Tatrick's Day Sports
Evetta Tor Cove
Eldren
Wrievenien
Hornay
Baas
Winnivat
Esa
Yast Sydney
DADS
Kalgoorle
Cammareli
Australia
Fuley
Metry
Besland
Thaw Vratten
Harry Beene
Tuntese
Hey
Ringland
Rand
Gable
Rogers
pSars Apn
Wilkineas
Fietield
Qaren
Faye
Sen
Barday
Autrey
Ale
United Kingdom
Aleaar Dean
Weiter
Bistel
WLS
Je Barrethy
Schoomers
Stockholm
South Australian
ARGUS
Pnnewrt
Pammien
Siemens
Sima
Ancus
Johowl
Trickett Memorial
Chuley Munday
Beckmaze
Alao Preoent Musisa
J. Spencer
R. Capribes
N. J. McDowaul
Harry 'Wroyd
George Towne
Atie Rowse
St. Tagnaius College
Ne Aaa
GPS
Marlow RG
London
Tagut
Heaney
James Boyton
Grenadies
Frogie
Sears
Ace
Piains Mecow Dundee
Shila
Elite
London B.C
Ae Military Nonare
Millar Bricipl
Kasten
J. Rosher
Furman
Che
Seo
Ostord Rowing
Speestheh
Capeiny Windersley
Rea
Ralo
P. A. Lamb
Rooty Htl
Nunsume Dous
Live Wire
Royalipl
Busine
Ake
Mare
aTe Hone
Walshe
Nanamel
Lend Waechung
Byeli Caeille
Bulorare
Jon
Aroon Aitches
Sony Ares
Aliteuet
Hallmark Harden
Carrinc
Bis
Ryan
Orel Loam
Carls
Freien
Heck
Paneal
Jules
Shaner
Mehdeta
Peter
Seman Tina
Gga
Fiakyk
Wien
Carl
Whee
Matic
Peapes
Hk Seaaan
Peapes & Co
Wea's Outfitters
George Street
Homyaen
Hemera
Honeysett
N.3
Gus
Firefield
Pitta Tatempeare
Sys Simitala
Gemners
Webb
Marinee
Ieee Evens
AEC
HH Stubbin
Dulwich Hill
Iheoniva FC
Eanes al Atalase
le Lankan
Artimlay
Mindle
Swssem
Atumans
Dreyhounns
Mane Bom Tela
Seay
J_ADAMS
Ton Magalies
Winchester
Mall Gealers
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