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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
5
The Australian Motoring World reports JA Fair aims to break the inter state motor cycle record today. The article details engineering notes, potential improvements, and the plan to push the record with refined overhead valve designs and lighter components as Australia’s motor community watches.
A dense report reviews the WARKESBURY AUTUMN HANDICAP and related races at various venues, naming winners such as MURIEL ALLS and Gohan, with results, contenders, and stakes. The long list mentions multiple horses, jockeys, and track details, reflecting a busy racing program with results and standings across ties and placings.
In damp and varied conditions Queensland cricket saw strong showings from Redgraves and Goodna as they navigated tight contests. Notable performances included Maddock scoring quickly for 6 and 6 and Barbour shaping a steady innings while Varsity fought back with a late push.
The Mick Simmons Geadh ishing event at Neicastle ended with prize winners J. Tiplady Vince Parl and Waleves Syd Holbrook receiving first prizes. Second prizes went to Genter for and Geof Baurd, with a set of third prizes shared by Vereen A Stanbury Fery Maines R McCue and J Wilson. An aquatic challenge will pit better swimmers against fishermen, as four expert swimmers from the Premice Club attempt to swim the length of the bay while tied to a fisherman’s boat.
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