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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
2
Athletics notes from a historic page recounts a crowded meeting with many clubs, athletes, and officials. It highlights competition details, member updates, and mentions Adelaide Hornets, Walking Cutt, and local associations, with references to specific athletes and eras.
Local track and field championships set for March 23 and early April. Entries expected from multiple schools, with four men named as potential champions and competition specified to feature events on the main ground.
A garbled OCR note references day one and day two events with teams and fines. It mentions the YMCA and a charity tie to a fund or service, with unclear names and outcomes. The text includes partial names like Barim and murania but details are unreadable.
The Victoria athletic association debated the fate of the Victorian Championships. It was resolved that no track or cross country championships would be held this year though open handings races may be permitted. The 10 mile walking championship remains planned with Malvern and Richmond as hosts and Murray Melbourne won last year.
Maryborough Promoters Mr Jos O Dwyer advertise a May Day program featuring the Eight-Hour Handhey 130 Yards and other events. Nominations open April 3 with a £100 handicap over Tayde and extra cycle events. Local managers McDonald and Howen promise strong entries and high interest in the Maryborough meeting.
The Stawell Easter Festival in Victoria plans to run on April 22 and 24 with 4500 in prizes. Proceeds will benefit Stawell Hospital and Patrione Cynds Trust. Entries close Monday, 2016.
A disrupted report from a Flemington Athletics Club meeting in Melbourne outlines attendance, financial disputes, and plans for a forthcoming event. The piece mentions promoters, proposed transfers, contested prize money, and a pending decision on alleged performance irregularities amid a broader amateur athletics context.
The El Ignatius College crew faces two open races on March 25 at Lane Cove River with unclassified eights and a police eight entries. Teams from Glebe, Balmain, Leichhardt, and Glebe are fielding crews, with discussion of form, training, and expected pace as Leichhardt and Glebe press for improvements before the event. The piece lists crews and officials, notes training efforts, and references a forthcoming Darsmen reunion in Sydney.
Unclear text mentions professionals and clubs amid notes on the heavy hoer event. References to Bully Civley and the Perey Marks Trophy hint at a racing context. May 6 date appears alongside a match or trial within the Parramatta River Sculling Club setting.
A longOCR text describes Randwick and Parramatta rifle activities at the Regiwich Range on a Saturday. It mentions teams Bull yearn Parramatta A and B, South Coaster, Randwick Literary Institute, Eastern Suburbs Club, Sydney Harbor Trust, and other clubs. It records scores and player names, such as Bob Walker scoring 48 and George Araill close behind, with detailed remarks on conditions, range setup, and forthcoming matches.
Mr J Denby of Canterbury hosted a Canterbury coursing event focusing on his crossing with Irish Kerry bloodlines. The gathering showcased many First Feather and brood bitch lines, including dogs from Lady Diana and Lilly Agnes pedigrees. Attendees described dogs like Westport and Husky Whisper in trials, with discussion of Waterloo Cup prospects and future nominations for maidens.
A garbled classified section shows items for sale and services including alterations and feed biscuits. Names, places, and prices are partially legible amid scattered phrases about auctions, ceremonies, and paraphernalia. The readable bits suggest a busy antique newspaper page with varied offerings and notices.
A fragmentary report describes Tipperary Cup racing at Clon Inst Club with Burke and others in purses and plates. It mentions Lord Ligutewanc, Haw-tye-do, and several horses and owners, including Dal Bley, amid English notes from January events and various racing outcomes.
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