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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
13
A garbled New Zealand letter hints at Hore Ha in its entirety with scattered phrases. The text references Paris carat, Vostre, NPR, and a warning about worry not affecting the heart, though the overall meaning remains unclear due to OCR errors and jumbled wording.
Unclear OCR text referencing a trotting horseman and names like Conran and Fabre amid garbled phrases. The readable fragment suggests a livestock or racing context with multiple proper nouns but lacks coherent events or outcomes. Provisional item notes fragmented names and a vague horse racing setting without verifiable details.
The Kenilworth meeting featured Millie Kenilworth winning a Flying Handicap race after a tense finish, with The Rock narrowly missing first as Gamble and Private Kin trailed. The seven furlongs beat the course record by a second, while Millie Kenilworth later ran in the Ascot Handicap but failed to secure the prize. The card also saw Rodorus win the second division of the Novice Handicap and Last Word triumph in the 161 Handican, with several horses delivering improved performances.
Race card details Rosebery meeting today with fourteen events including maidens, handicaps, and encourages stakes. Notable runners listed across divisions include Yarrama, Green Wheat, Testy, Lady Byplane, and Lavender Rose among others as special trams run to the course.
South Australian dispatch reports a chaotic Epping trotting meeting. Elmo Chimes, favored in the Tramway Handicap, was disqualified after a dramatic fall and protest, with Pebbles and Trig among early favorites failing to win.
Observer from Adelaide details early light trotting events, noting public interest in open air amusement and plans for metropolitan and county meetings. Reports mention imported horses from New South Wales Victoria and West Australia, a £200 weekly programme, and races at Richmond and other venues.
A fragmented Victorian era recap covers horse racing results at Victoria Park, odds and withdrawals from various events, plus social context including a prominent owner and his family. Mentions of racing officials, dividends, and a postponed meeting highlight the era's wagering and governance.
Fragmentary OCR note references a tennis event at White City with mentions of challengers and rounds. details are unclear but imply competition and commentary on players and results.
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