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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
2
An annual NRW gathering outlined events and fund aims. The report lists committee roles from J Gray to Archbold, describes sporting trials and races, and mentions a carnival near Hoenspy with proceeds toward the New South Wales Ladies Auxiliary. Attendance exceeded expectations with about 40 attendees noted.
A garbled 1900s London Sporting Life analysis praises versatile athletes across events. It cites PT Fitzmaurice and others for a broad range of feats including 100 yards, quarter miles, walks, and hurdles, highlighting military teams like the Army in inter regimental shows and Henley era competition.
Victorian Association and Carlton Club meet in Melbourne to discuss a suspension by the association after a St Patrick's Day sports event. Secretary H. C. Smith reports a pending action, with amendments and apologies debated as the club seeks to abide by association rulings amid disorder and member casualties.
Fragmented OCR records endurance match chatter with names like Gabbior, Ophelia, Burke, Burrows and Morton. Reports on records, guarantees, refusals, and ongoing trials for an endurance contest, with varied dates and places and multiple players mentioned.
A scrambled local sports item notes a team from Missouri failing to win in a racing event. It mentions a plan or result involving Miadna Silly and Waele Hush on, with a focus on the race outcome and associated names. The readable entities include Miadna, Waele, and a Missouri venue, though several details are obscured.
A report on the Sydney Rifle Club match at the Chatswood range describes teams from Sydney and Northern Suburbs, noting ranges at 200 to 600 yards, scores for individual shooters, and the overall result. It covers spectators, conditions, and the courteous reception by Northern Suburban Club members, with references to notable shooters and distances.
The MEW national coursing event recounts a packed day with dogs such as Comedy Chief and My Jewel competing in Derby and other heats. Spectators noted Wit and pace from Syme and Brown Hope, with Count Barhine earning a rare victory for J. E. Cook in Count Barhine's renewed win.
Mr J Slattery announces the forthcoming meeting at Mudgee Racecourse Enclosure on 38th with three events. The first two are ten stone maiden mares and smokers for novices, the third for allcomers. Nomination details and timing listed. quality horses expected.
A garbled account describes a late Basar event with mentions of a window, a river scene, and multiple individuals including A Coombe and Tare. It references beating, selling, and alleged acts, with unclear roles and outcomes. The piece names Morris and Turbermace and notes a jewel involvement, ending with Bybee.
The text appears as garbled OCR with scattered names and events including references to a Metropolitan office, a secretary, and a forthcoming meeting or decision. It mentions dates like next week Tuesday and Friday and includes distorted place names and roles, suggesting a disrupted public notice or briefing on municipal matters.
A Melbourne telegram reports the Waterloo Cup scene affected by last weeks Berhy and Cake Wey weather causing high tension at a convened Victoria ECC meeting. Mr Lamb presided as plans for the event faced delays and uncertainty with discussions aimed at securing support and securing a successful race card.
Corowa CC secretary Mr 1 PR Galbraith wires updates on a disjointed schedule as meetings are disrupted by dry spells and sporadic rain. Contemplates Corowa over events, breeding notes, and imports from Auckland and Brisbane, with mentions of local trainers and breedings.
Incomplete OCR text lists forthcoming coursing fixtures and matches across multiple venues. It references Boane and Roma with dates and teams like Miner Paes Gain and Hat oe ROMaest with uncertain standings and locations, indicating schedule details needed for fans and participants.
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