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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
6
A long mixed News item reports on sports and drama topics with scattered notes on horse racing, football, rowing, and theatrical roles. It cites teams, venues, and figures across Sydney, Melbourne, and New Zealand, mentioning players, managers, and notable performances while describing public notices and reader inquiries.
Entries for numerous stakes close by June first with weights and prizes listed for two year olds and three year olds. The program covers Metropolitan and Winter meetings, with events at Toowoomba Brisbane and Bowral, closing dates and stakes detailed, including date sites and entries for sprints distances from six to seven furlongs and longer races.
A dated fragment lists numerous correspondence recipients and names including Mrs Walter Mhrope, Crogs, A A Taylor, J A Montgomery, Charley Jennings, Jolewitt Yauleff, J Moran, Chas Abel, Th Ferret, Miller, Charlie Connor, Jake Griffin, J Smith, Lindsa, W Warde, Bert Croughan, W Fielder, MLems, J Martin, W H Williams Jr, Frank Nash, Roberta, Marry Nelson, R Williams, Col Cameron, Joseph Hehenuidle, A Ormsby Robertson, J Bar, J E Ryan Bombay, Bert Higieobotham, and T Stanley.
Racing at Warrnambool featured heavy showers and a full card of hurdles sprints and flat events. Notable winners included Nightlight and Mossbank with other strong performances from Moon and Fox, while weather and track conditions influenced the day’s outcomes and jockey decisions.
Fragmented OCR records describe a meeting and events including handicap, contests, and various place names. Mentions of Perth MN and Corban Merewrite Mile appear amid garbled lines and numeric figures.
The fragment mentions race delays and arrivals from Sydney including My Pan and Moana Lee, plus an offer to ride from Austring baran. It references J. Warton leaving Melbourne May 14 for New Zealand, and various horse names, figures, and places with garbled phrasing. The passage is incoherent and relies on OCR errors.
The report outlines racing details with names like Moy Park and Reppert, mentioning Teaser and various horses, followed by scattered notes on entries, controls, and events. It records attempts, pacing, and possible outcomes amid a crowded, fragmentary text with many garbled terms and obscure references.
Fielding books offered in various sizes with Morse and Mors figures. Prices shown as 5/6 and 7 Mors, postage extra. Advertises Alco pocket betting books edited by Lee & Co., Pritts & Sbtionen, Pitt Bt, Sydney.
Weather in South Australia is fine tonight with rain expected from the west affecting Cap Day. The favored Hoe conditions may favor Walpund, who finished with speed but has been ill. Darden may challenge if near leaders. Wooreema and Willy Wally are strong bets. Jerr Tivikh Keoringa and Flash show form, while Orline and Witha Jace have lighter chances. Tulket and Whetines are uncertain. WOOIOOMA or WILLY WALLY favored to win.
Western Australia report from Gurwn Correspondent recounts a family outing near Voliniwat Park disrupted by a curfew in force at Sutra and Wied. The narrative mentions train proximity, local landmarks, and a mix of travelers and animals during a distant scene, ending with a note on a future event slated for May.
The opening race at Boolotot drew a large crowd amid fair weather and ample excitement. A feature event, the Boolaroo Handway, dominated the day with close finishes and boosted local interest in racing fortunes.
Fragmented copy recalls a Newcastle Cup event with references to participants, venues, and results. The garbled lines mention Wy on enlists, Wood Sythe Teedian, and various speakers, hinting at a racing or cup competition. The tense tone suggests coverage of outcomes and notable contenders amid confusion.
Fragmented notes describe a trotting event at Cam I attended with many attendees. A chief official died during the meeting, with mentions of participants including Kilkummin and Hance and a race featuring Medlow Nath tow. Details mention penalties, wagering, and a horse named Martin Tseral amid a chaotic recap of outcomes and contenders.
The article details racing on the Northern Rivers with references to owners breeders and notable horses. It mentions Dyraaba stock breeding bloodlines and notable turf figures including judges and supporters, with notes on prize values and prominent names in a historical racing context.
The Prince Alfred Yacht Club plans to introduce and support a one design class with four berth accommodation, a 15 foot draught, and below deck brine-rooms. Fort J. Nhu and others discuss the fleet’s potential growth, while reports from Port Adelaide and the Sayonara Gap hint at more builders and yachts launching soon.
The text lists designers and boat names with numerous misspellings and unreadable segments mentioning Mr. W. M. Marke, Nordheim Hamburg, Werner Covingia, and Mis Turner Vorley among others. It appears as a damaged catalog fragment detailing yacht builds and associated names and places without a clear narrative.
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