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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
13
J D K presents a novelty item titled The Square Bottle in Sydney. The listing credits Orme Keigwin and Co Ltd as agents and notes the product as a themed gift item likely marketed through their network in Australia.
A fragmented report details a Tamworth Jockey Club event spread across Tuesday and Wednesday May 3. Previous racing action is noted with references to multiple horses, wins, and penalties. The item mentions various figures and organizational names, with unclear OCR glitches scattered throughout.
The notice recounts racing meet plans at Murrumbidgee Turf Club Canberra and Gosford Pony Races with dates in April 1921. It notes events at Wa ura and nearby venues, listing entrants and prize context including £100 prizes, with multiple meetings on Friday Saturday and Monday details.
The report covers apprentice West Gambmon showing in a racing division, with Worthy Gora and other runners, detailing the field, chances, and race dynamics. It notes the interest in the event, interactions among owners, and the upcoming Ascot Club race. The piece also references an inquiry into a recent Rock at Victoria Park running incident and related proceedings.
The Teetotallers face scrutiny over conduct around events at the Warwick Arms and nearby venues. A local inquiry notes 66 tents and related activities, with residents questioning rules and safety. No definitive conclusions are stated, but concerns about discipline and community impact are raised.
Auction style notice lists various items with terse descriptions including a rowy courtyard and sine aube outst ties. Other lines mention undeclared items and a general sale place.
At Wallsend on Saturday excellent racing featured Millie Kenilworth’s win in the Mile event and Posiastre’s late surge to second, with Valiant Xing close. Other notable performances included Timber and Eildon scoring in the Welter and Novice divisions, and trainer PT. Guy noting prospects for Broken, Sword, and Lord Tadde. A turnout boost for the club followed long absence, with more meetings planned next Monday.
A crowd attended the Retimani Park meeting where Genewid Maze Hatch led wins. Theresa and Belmont Five Muscsed drew interest while Bar dus and Quarale placed well. Ramilliee an aged Merborough scored in the Second Class Plate and China paid 130/70 in the Third. Spearlit excelled, with Tudorite gelding Secret Despatch and Golden Pledge also featuring.
Vivid Deloraine meeting notes recount the Tasmanian Turf Club events with Bonnie Ray winning the Trial Handicap and Glugnon, Molly Chiron, and other horses placing in various races. The Deloraine Cup is mentioned as yet unseen in this issue, with discussion of forthcoming programs and rule changes affecting racing conduct and safety.
The Bremier Automatic Totolator will operate today and Saturday under contract with Automatic Votailsators Ltd. The machine runs automatically under supervision of officials of the AWC. Payouts and dividends are checked by officers. access restricted to authorized personnel only. Local venues listed include Rural Wick and Canterbury Park among others.
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