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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
Sol Green travels to Adelaide for the Cup meeting and meets old cronies at Tattersal's Club. A persistent stranger probes mining talk and is revealed as the outlaw Butler, a murderer-robber linked to mine prospects. Butler is said to have paid for his crimes on the gallows.
Wagga Sportsman's Record notes a dinner where Newtown Cricket Club members were presented trophies for premiership success. A. A. Smith has held the presidency for 34 years and Mr Joneb, treasurer for 66 years, receive long service tributes. The piece salutes the club's history and punctuality as well as support from local schools.
In Park Road near the Sydney Cricket Ground a project to extend and alter the Thicknesse ag mine host property is advancing. The To Tooth and Co. venture involves Regent Street, aiming to secure a home base for touring teams visiting Sydney. The plan coincides with two football rounds for the training period.
A misread report notes the New Zealand and Australia tour concluded with MCC captain Holmes saying the squad will appear strong in England next tour. Chairman A T Donnelly claimed no fault lay with financial matters or shell issues affecting the poor.
Canon Hammond, a well known Sydney figure, toured Adelaide betting shops late, observing blue-cushion seats, water, and fans for patrons. He noted the shops’ atmosphere and described the visit as part of a broader view of local gambling venues.
A garbled 19th century fragment discusses betting norms, wardrobe as status, and odd references to sports figures. The text mentions a clothes horse remark, a London writer about Hammond, and vague notes on a new Hunmondot and republins in a long-winded, error-filled style.
Telataras Sydney columnist writes that Woolley ignores stars, claiming Yorkshire fielded strong left-handed players. He ridicules selection, naming W. Bardsley Rhodes Hill Darling Woolley Ransford Brown Hirst Foster Peel Fervis and others. He questions inclusion of Jack Gregory.
A fragmented report notes a silver nail thigh injury and a triumphant recovery. The text mentions a rugby league and Australian rules context with Timmy Duncan and teams in New South Wales and New Zealand, hinting at a broad sports career across codes amid recent performance improvements.
May birthdays feature Mite Lenglons and Cane Toney, noted boxing and heavyweight figures. Lenglons, champion of Preneh Joris, appears alongside Tasmanian Obripic Wililete and Lateless Solar-Plex bay boxing. Toney, a former world heavyweight champion, is listed with Marwick of Tasmania.
The Netters and their wife, noted travelers in South Australia racing circles, contemplate further touring and funding ventures in the Nickhunils next month. Netter shows a knack for success at the races with Musical Prince and Merry Maker delivering substantial winnings including £128 and £120. The couple’s recent success, aided by connections with trainer Tehmaile Galley and committee member Happo, boosted their wagering and bank roll during Adelaide Cup events.
In vivid race detail Cape York is profiled as the 1986 Adelaide Cup winner. Owner Moorhouse and trainer Brantin Whelan confront post race tensions with jockey Percival and a wary horse, noting Cape York’s reluctance to line up, its savage instincts, and the dramatic ride that brought him home ahead of rivals.
Harry Telford arrives in Adelaide amid news of Croden Lad's death and prepares shipments of fodder and gear. He notes no concern about local food supply and plans to forward a substantial quantity to Canberra for distribution to horses and livestock.
London report notes Alfred Padgham defeats Henry Cotton in a thirty six hole match at Sundridge Park. Padgham's superior putting carries the victory despite Cotton's steadiness over the greens. The win marks Padgham’s rise as Britain’s leading professional, following early-season major trophies.
In Snails Bay a veteran group of sailors and rowers from Glebe and Sydney Rowing Club are celebrated. The piece highlights figures such as A. My Moveigton, R. Merrington, the Adams family, and long-time paddlers and rowers linked to Balmain and Port Talbot. It sketches a lively maritime sport community centered on Snails Bay with personal histories and regional clubs.
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