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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
11
Turf gossip covers racing in Queensland with big crowds and prize money. The Ladur Mount gelding performed strongly though disappointed backers, while favorites Steely and Chrysalis traded places in the Donto’s Cup. Separate details note strong entries from Lord Vindex and Separaved in juvenile events, with riders including J Stone junior and P Laird.
The Coogee Bunyip deemed the most liberal and a reliable Turf Agent in Australia will race in the paddock at Victoria Park today. Fairplay notes the eun in set is sure to be there on settling morning.
The article outlines Autumn racing at Wayioe Club with Stakes, Handicaps, and Cup events. It lists purses from £500 to £1,000, including the Stradbrate Handicap and Moreton Handicap, plus the King's Plate and Albion Cup. It notes climatic conditions favorable for racing in May and June and mentions Albion Park Club events on May 20 and June 10. Trainers consider taking horses to the holiday meet for profitable entries.
Racing notes from Melbourne turf sources recap yesterday’s events at Flemington and Caulfield. Jockeys Wells, Thomann, and Wallace feature amid alleged malpractice claims. Horses Wellshot, Lily, and King Marco are mentioned with furlong times and upcoming meetings at Caulfield, Adelaide, and Sydney Harbor events.
A rough report from Westralian Turf News shows a wealthy mood at the Belmont Park Club Merch meeting with strong betting and multiple races. Harmonist, Lost Chord, and Pos fins feature among contenders while bookmakers cheer the finish of the Sumner up and the Jumpers Flat Race, with notable bets on Lax and Fort Pujor.
The BAJ.C. plans a meeting on Victoria wall oe eneday tows, with Gawler Jelub racing at Bvelision and week fair. Preliminaries to the afeit arrival, Coltsparty Club and Tat Goreau's Club set gatherings before the event. The record mentions 38 entrants and partial races, noting unfortunate committee decisions and divisions.
Tasmanian racing clubs including Hobart, Newnham, Devonport and Deloraine plan Easter events. Deloraine Gig and Sheepdog fixtures featured with hopes of Elwick appearance before Easter. The Tasmanian Turf Club notes betting act implications and government percentages affect club finances amid ongoing wagering reforms.
The Newcastle district racing scene outlines plans for the Newsaale Jarery Club event set for Saturday, April 8 at Brosumeadow. Straw hat bettors forged ahead as Duke Almyne and Jewel stable figures feature, with Joe Wood's return and strong fields noted for the Town Plate meeting forthcoming at Bonillarm and surrounding venues.
The Dubbo racing scene features Western horses including Rice and Hasty Moments with prominent owners and jockeys. Betting rings, prize funds, and race cards are outlined, noting trophies, classic heats, and the expected turnout at the West’s premier meeting during late August.
Fragmented OCR suggests a heated discussion over the Totalisator Bill in Parliament. Mr Cusack of Albany previously led advocacy for multiplexization and state benefits, while Paddington figures in the narrative with government support wavering and potential motion to push through the bill.
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a sale action and local officials with unclear details. The readable parts include references to a Saturday date and a likely public sale context, but many names and specifics are missing or garbled.
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